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If you thrive in the fast pace of major campaigns, love being close to the heartbeat of culture, and want to play a pivotal role in shaping high‑profile work, this is your moment.
What a day in the life might look like
* Champion world class award‑winning work for one of Australia's biggest brands
* Oversee senior client relationships within a portfolio that includes sport, entertainment and culturally driven brands
* Build and grow new and existing client partnerships with confidence and vision
* Lead the development of strategic client growth plans to exceed revenue targets and broaden Akcelo's service offering
* Prepare accurate client forecasts and implement smart strategies to deliver against them
* Meet clients regularly to spot business challenges, cultural opportunities and emerging trends
* Oversee the successful onboarding of new clients and foster long‑term partnership retention
* Motivate and inspire the Akcelo team around client goals — being the advocate for the client within the agency
* Prepare client decks, scopes, presentations and project plans that inspire confidence and clarity
* Oversee campaign delivery end‑to‑end, manage risk and ensure alignment to timing, quality and budget
* Seek opportunities to expand client engagement across creative, digital, experiential and emerging capabilities
* Coach, mentor and uplift junior team members — shaping the next generation of talent
To be in the running, you'll bring
* Demonstrated experience overseeing client portfolios within an agency environment
* Strong understanding of creative campaign development and delivery — ideally including fast‑moving cultural, sport, entertainment or experiential work
* Entrepreneurial flair — always searching for "what's next" and spotting opportunities others miss
* A passion for new ideas, innovation, culture and modern brand experience
* The ability to inspire, motivate and develop people at all levels
* A positive, solution‑focused mindset even when things move at pace
* Confidence preparing and presenting client forecasts and commercial plans
* Strong presentation and communication skills — you articulate ideas with clarity and impact
* Natural leadership qualities and a genuine desire to elevate those around you
* A willingness to grow with and alongside a rapidly expanding business
* Experience leading digital campaigns (retail focus a bonus)
* A love for collaboration — you're team‑first by nature, and you champion your people
* An appreciation for the, entertainment and culture play in shaping impactful brand work
Who are we?
Founded in 2019, Akcelo is expanding globally. We are passionate about transforming businesses through remarkable brand experiences and guided by our values:
Genuine – Unpretentious, authentic and genuinely good humans.
Experimental – Ditch the playbook. We make, break and build things, never fearing failure.
Limitless – No ceilings. No boxes. No limits to our potential.
Imaginative – We believe in magic. Creativity moves us.
With perks like Flex Fridays, gym memberships, free breakfast, regular social events, annual ski trips and more, we're a team that works hard, moves fast and enjoys the ride.
Ready to join us?
If you're excited by the fusion of creativity, culture, sport, entertainment and brand experience — and you're ready to help shape what comes next for some of Australia's most ambitious brands — hit the apply button now.
Akcelo is committed to nurturing, creating and building a diverse environment. We welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds and abilities.
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