Southampton sales / marketing

Pr Account Manager

Date posted: Friday 18th July

Location: Winchester

Account Manager Job Specification

Our client is an award-winning PR agency, specialising in UK and International PR campaigns for the hi-tech, science and B2B industries. They are now in their 20th year of providing professional PR services.

They are located on the outskirts of Winchester and all applicants will need to have their own transport.

Responsibilities include:

Serving as strategic counsel to clients and provide consistent results
Management of at least one Account Executive
Demonstrating a thorough understanding of a client's business and industry
Creating and maintaining press lists
Distributing client news to the relevant media and following up as appropriate
Co-ordinating and managing press tours and events
Deputising for Account Director when required
Producing high-quality written work such as press releases, case studies and byline articles
Providing support for clients at relevant trade shows
Working with Account Director to develop long-term plans and program recommendations for clients
To support Account Director in all aspects of agency work, especially in ensuring PR and marketing programmes are delivered against agreed service levels
Working with Account Director to grow existing accounts by selling additional projects and services
Responsible for client relations, review meetings, entertaining and client budget approval
Addressing any issues, troubleshoot problems and provides strategic counsel
Ability to travel (often abroad) to support wider global PR campaigns

Minimum qualifications and experience:

· BA or BS in Business Studies, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field

2 years public relations experience required; whether in house or within an agency setting
Strong media relations skills, preferably within top-tier media
Demonstrate the ability to manage campaigns working under pressure and to deadlines
The ability to contribute to strategic thinking and the development and execution of PR programs

Desirable additional qualifications and experience:

Experience managing major technology public relations accounts and strong client interactions
A solid grasp of technology

Salary dependent on experience