freestak, the specialist social media firm for running brands, is growing and has some exciting projects for the future that it needs help to deliver. For that reason, freestak is looking for the right person (or perhaps even people) to join the business.
freestak is in the first instance looking for an entrepreneurial Account Manager or Director with a passion for endurance sports and proven track record in engaging with enthusiasts. The person will be responsible for all aspects of marketing campaigns for endurance sports brands. This is a full time position based in the company’s offices in North London with a remuneration package (salary / bonus scheme / company shares) that is negotiable depending on experience.
Endurance sports agency freestak has two passions: communications and endurance sports. Launched just over two years ago, the company has already picked up an awards nomination at The Digitals and helps numerous endurance sports brands connect and engage with their target audiences.
Overview
freestak is looking for someone who can help deliver great work for itsr existing clients and win new accounts in the endurance sports sector.
Working across all types of marketing and communication including social and digital media, traditional PR and events, the Account Manager / Director will be responsible for all aspects of campaign production from briefing to completion.
The Account Director will be responsible for the management of relationships with clients including:
- Advising clients on their marketing and communications strategies
- Liaising with clients at a senior level on a day-to-day basis
- Promoting the expansion of business with existing clients
- Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
- Leading clients and the agency both creatively and strategically
Skills, interests and experience
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Significant experience in client relationship management
- Knowledge of, and interest in, social media and marketing
- The ability to plan and develop strategies at a senior level
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints
- A passion for endurance sports: running, cycling, triathlon, hiking, mountaineering, etc.
- A deep understanding of influencers, publications, athletes, etc from at least one of the above endurance sports
- An entrepreneurial spirit
- Proven track record of creating and delivering engaging campaigns (this can be at work or in personal projects)
What freestak can offer
freestak can offer the right person the chance to work in the endurance sports sector and benefit from the growth of the business. The small, tight-knit team is looking for someone to become a valued part of the business as well as joining in when they run, ride, climb and slack-line together at home and abroad (this year’s offsite strategy meeting was held in Chamonix).
For those who are prepared to get stuck in and be part of the business as it grows, freestak would love to hear more. In the first place, candidates can tell the freestak team a little bit more by answering a few questions.
