We are looking for a bright, driven and commercially aware B2B Account Manager to look after a portfolio of clients across in the tech, cyber, and financial sectors in addition to the food and beverage, packaging and sustainability sectors.
With previous agency experience, you will be comfortable managing clients and suppliers at all levels. This is a ‘hands-on' role. You will be well organised and on-the-ball and understand how to deliver campaigns effectively and profitably. You will know your way around status reports, coverage reporting and social media scheduling and as a natural writer, you will be able to turn your hand to any type of copy, from an Op Ed on the latest food safety legislation, written to influence senior industry stakeholders, to an Instagram caption about recycling.
As Account Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Developing strategic client partnerships, and taking day-to-day ownership of campaigns, supporting the team to deliver varied communications programmes in a range of sectors.
- Driving productivity across the team and maximising the profitability of your client portfolio.
- Creating, managing and implementing strategic and tactical activities on client accounts.
- Using the news agenda to create opportunities for commentary and media coverage.
- Creating and maintaining strong relationships with sector journalists and influencers.
- Producing high-quality and engaging written content, and distributing it via the appropriate channels.
- Providing line management for up to three account executives.
- Supporting and coaching junior staff members and share your skills and knowledge with the business.
- Maintaining CPD accreditation with CIPR.
- Supporting the new business programme by identifying opportunities for growth with existing clients, identifying prospects, and co-developing / delivering new business proposals and pitches.
We're looking for an Account Manager with:
- Proven professional and relevant B2B communications consultancy experience including agency experience which must include account management.
- Experience working on traditional and digital media campaigns in addition to producing varied content for B2B campaigns.
- A natural ‘chameleon' who can switch sectors, writing style and focus to meet individual client needs.
- Skilled communicator who can quickly build rapport and develop long-term relationships with senior industry figures, clients and suppliers.
- A dedicated team player who can collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations.
- Confident in managing junior team members' performance, productivity and coaching where required.
- Comfortable with hybrid working (3 days office based, 2 days from home).
- Willingness and ability to travel and work away from home as required.??
If you are excited and inspired by this fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious, high performing, and award winning team as an Account Manager, then please send over your CV and cover letter.
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