Freelance Account Manager
REMOTE | FREELANCE | INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Alex Holz, Partnerships & Activations Director
We’re using fashion and film to bring people together. Showcasing films featuring themes of fashion, beauty, culture and lifestyle, we’re advocating for an open, creative and inclusive society. For though we be different, we are but the same. Click here for a recap of our 2018 edition.
LA Fashion Festival is the latest cultural initiative by kulturspace. LAFF aims to inspire cinematic productions that challenge conventional displays and perceptions of fashion.
In preparing for our 2nd edition as LA’s only fashion film event, we are seeking talented and energetic freelance Account Managers/Brand Ambassadors to join our Partnerships & Activations team.
What we need from ‘ya:
Actively seek out potential sponsors and strategic partners who will appreciate the benefits of partnering with us
Build long-term, trust-oriented relationships with potential sponsors and partners
Take point on all client account management matters with a service-driven approach in all interactions
Actively sell and negotiate contracts to maximize sponsorship value
Collaborate with the team to identify new sales opportunities and optimize revenue growth
Be proactive in handling challenging client requests or escalating internally as and when needed
Issue regular weekly reports on performance, status of accounts, and new leads generated and converted
You have:
Experience in fashion, art, creative, and/or design field(s)
Hands-on experience in sales/partnerships
A passion for delivering exceptional client experiences
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A proven track record in juggling multiple accounts at the same time while maintaining keen attention to detail
Strong business acumen and resourceful problem-solving skills
Professional work ethics that include responding to enquiries in a timely manner and delivering projects on schedule
You are:
Articulate and a confident negotiator
A people person who loves building meaningful long-term client relationships
Driven by ambitious goals and challenges
Passionate about helping clients by selling them solutions that add value to their business
A self-starter who enjoys hitting individual and team-based sales targets
We offer:
Maximum autonomy and plenty of room for initiative
A collaborative working environment where you’ll get to work with our network of remote creative professionals
A fun, transparent, inclusive and innovative work culture
Full support from our administrative and creative teams
The opportunity to develop a shared international client database
Exposure to international projects to enhance your professional portfolio
Open sharing of ideas, expertise and information resources to help you hone your business and entrepreneurial skills
If this sounds like your cup of tea, we’d love to hear from you. Drop your application here and we’ll be in touch.
*Position is on a freelance/independent contractor basis and remote.