PR Account Manager

Gleeson are delighted to be partnering with an exceptional, UK recognised PR agency in Birmingham in their search for a PR Account Manager to join their team.

Due to growth, they are looking for someone to come on board to support with their key accounts within the business – the agency’s accounts are predominantly consumer focussed, so if you’re currently operating at Senior Account Executive or Junior Account Manager and looking for the next step up in your career, this could be just the role for you.

You will play an integral role in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating client’s communications strategies.

As a key member of the team, you will supervise and guide the work of Account Executives and interns, providing them with an opportunity to learn and progress. You in turn, will also receive training and you’ll be keen to progress and develop your skills.

“What will I be doing day-to-day?”

• Developing PR strategies and plans to grow brand awareness of a variety of clients (predominantly consumer).
• Creating and managing communications strategies and deliver key brand objectives.
• Project managing campaigns where relevant.
• Nurturing relationships with journalists and engaging on relevant stories to generate opportunities with the agency’s client base.
• Management of day-to-day running of a press-office team.
• Client relationship management
• Working closely with the social media and digital team to help offer direction on client objectives.
• Tracking client KPI’s and ensure targets are hit.
• Overseeing the creation and completion of client reports and presentations.

“What experience is your client looking for?”

• Ideally you will have agency experience or have worked in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent media knowledge and contacts.
• An extensive range of PR skills.
• Experience of working in a client-facing role and ability to confidently lead meetings (internal and external).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including copy-editing).
• Ability to problem solve.
• Project management skills.
• Business development experience (generating leads, preparing proposals and pitching).

Our client is offering a competitive salary of £30-32k. You will also be given 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an additional day of annual leave given to you for your birthday – because who enjoys working on their birthday, right?

You will be based at our client’s offices in Birmingham 3 days per week – their offices are based in the City Centre of Birmingham.

For more information on this role, please get in touch with Steve Smaylen on 07850 461534.

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