PR Account Manager

Salary – Up to £38k

Location – Manchester

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 join their expanding team.

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

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 two to three years of relevant B2B communications consultancy experience (18 – 24 months at the Account Manager level)
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
Comfortable with hybrid working (3 days office-based and 2 days from home)
Willingness and ability to travel or work away from home as required

Benefits

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