Work Setting- Hybrid - 2 days WFH
My client is a leading Marketing/ PR Agency who is now looking to bring in an Account Manager to their expanding team.
With a minimum of two to three years of agency experience, the ideal candidate will be organised and on the ball, knowing your way around status reports, coverage reporting and social media scheduling.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop strong client relationships and take day-to-day ownership of account success
- Create, manage and implement strategic and tactical activities on client accounts
- Keep abreast of client issues in the media through monitoring publications and websites etc.
- Use the news agenda to create opportunities for commentary and media coverage
- Create and maintain strong relationships with sector journalists and influencers
- Produce high-quality and engaging written content, and distribute it via the appropriate channels
- Brief and manage third-party suppliers and partners
- Update client and team on performance (such as financial budgets, time and plan) using appropriate tools such as status reports, weekly catch-ups and review meetings
- Support junior staff members and share your skills and knowledge with the business
- Monitor and progress your development, setting goals and keeping an up-to-date Personal Development Plan
New business
- Support the new business programme by upselling to existing clients, identifying new business opportunities, and making contact with potential clients
- Co-develop and deliver new business pitches/credential presentations
- Contribute to idea generation for current and new client campaigns
Person Specification
- Experience working on traditional and digital media campaigns
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A natural 'chameleon' who can switch sectors, writing style and focus to meet individual client needs
- Skilled communicator who can quickly build rapport and engender trust
- Quick to adapt to new processes and procedures
- A dedicated team player who can collaborate with colleagues across locations
- Solid presentation skills
- Confident in managing and supporting junior team members, and delegating tasks where required
Benefits
- Early finish Fridays
- Ongoing training and development
- CIPR membership with Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary breakfast
- Christmas shut down
- Regular team socials
- Company Laptop