PR Account Manager - #2088988

*Must possess a minimum of 18 years agency side experience.

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, 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 own 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

• Proven professional and relevant B2B communications consultancy experience
• Experience working on traditional and digital media campaigns
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• 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, delegating tasks where required

This is a hybrid role of 2 days WFH.