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SalaryMy client, a multi-award-winning communications agency, are looking for a passionate and ambitious Account Manager to join their team. This role has come about from recent business wins, so now is the perfect time to join this exciting company!
They are one of the most awarded agencies in the industry. After 20 years, PR Week still considers them one of the best agencies to watch.
- Location: Central London. Due to their collaborative approach, the successful candidate will be working from the office 4 days a week and 1 day working from home. Early Friday finish! Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 per annum + benefits.Current clients include Kraken Rum and Asda, to name a few.
Holidays
- 25 days (26 after 4 years) 1 day off for your birthday They close over Christmas - so totals around 30 days
Training
- Culture days - basically once every other month you are sent with another colleague to some cultural activity - be it cinema, art show, theatre. It’s a good chance to get to know different people and also maybe do something you wouldn’t normally do. Make Yourself More interesting fund - £350 fund to spend on something that takes you out of your comfort zone / not PR related. Creative sessions. RADA presentation training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend brainstorms for briefs across the agency. Lead morning paper reading sessions, identify possible news-jacking opportunities for clients (these could be in traditional media or social), and aid junior team members in their understanding of the media. Cultivate relationships with a set of key media/influencers and use these to the benefit of your clients. Know how a project / campaign is tracking against KPIs at any given time and proactively suggest ways to ensure they are met. Review weekly reports, ensuring they are error free and client ready for final sign off from the AD. Pitch press releases, feature ideas and interview slots to media via phone and email to secure coverage and opportunities for clients, Develop and demonstrate a deep understanding of assigned accounts. Draft and review copy, press releases, media alerts, case studies and product mailers.
The Candidate
- Account Manager Experience is essential. A collaborative approach is of the utmost importance. This agency involves everyone in the creative brainstorms.. so everyone has a voice and can make an impact. Robust experience handling different clients and accounts. Adapting to changing client needs and switching between different account demands is essential. Staying informed about industry trends and current events helps understand clients and their businesses better. Well organized, ambitious and confident. Hunger and willingness to learn!
