Maxim Ulakhanov
@maximulakhanov
Account Director with 10+ years growing creative/influence client portfolios across CIS, driving revenue and team performance.
What I'm looking for
I’m an Account Director with 10+ years of experience at one of Russia’s leading independent creative and influencer marketing agencies operating across large-scale CIS markets. I build lasting client partnerships, drive consistent revenue growth, and create conditions for high-performing account teams.
At Rabbit & Carrot (rabbit-carrot.ru), I lead an account management team managing 30+ simultaneous client relationships across IT, FMCG, telecommunications, retail, banking, development, and entertainment. I work directly with the CEO/COO/founders on annual business planning, revenue forecasting, commercial target setting, and performance tracking.
I’m proud of helping the agency achieve record revenue in 9 out of the past 10 years through account growth and strong team performance. I also supervised 1,500+ influencer, digital, and integrated creative campaigns, generating an estimated combined audience reach of approximately 2 billion views, while acting as the senior escalation point for key clients.
Previously, as Account Group Head, I led a team of 7–10 account managers, improving client retention with an average of ~90% through coaching, feedback, and performance goal-setting. I oversaw end-to-end delivery of integrated campaigns across social media, influencer marketing, PR, and branded content (1,000+ campaigns total), and I bring that same strategic clarity and fast execution to every account.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Account Director
Rabbit & Carrot
Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Led an account management team handling 30+ client relationships across IT, FMCG, telecommunications, retail, banking, development, and entertainment. Worked with the CEO/COO on annual planning, revenue forecasting, and performance tracking while overseeing 1,500+ influencer and integrated campaigns.
Account Group Head
Rabbit & Carrot
Oct 2017 - Oct 2021 (4 years)
Served as a key leader in Client Services, managing the agency’s most valuable client relationship and contributing to year-on-year growth with average annual revenue up by ~25%. Led a team of 7–10 account managers and oversaw end-to-end delivery of integrated social, influencer, PR, and branded content campaigns.
Account Manager
Rabbit & Carrot
Oct 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years)
Contributed to the agency’s early growth by turning newly acquired clients into long-term partners and helping set a client retention rate of over 75%. Supported 30+ new business pitches, participating in client presentations and final-stage negotiations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Specialist Degree, International Relations
2007 - 2012
Activities and societies: Twice selected by the faculty to undertake internships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Specialist degree in International Relations at Lomonosov Moscow State University (2007–2012), including two faculty-selected internships at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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