PR Senior Account Manager - FMCG

Job Description

A multi award-winning PR and communications agency in London is rapidly expanding due to smashing it on the new business scene and are looking for a PR Senior Account Manager with agency experience to join the consumer team.Youll be working on an impressive line-up of clients such as: Vodafone, Unilever, Oreo, Guide Dogs & Virgin Atlantic.Client DetailsBased in London, this full-service PR and communications agency puts creativity at the core of its FMCG brand campaigns. They offer everything from brand consultancy, creative activations and media relations through to digital, social media, experientialand launches.With over 300 award wins and shortlists under its belt, the 32-strong agency knows how to deliver powerful consumer campaigns that help change behaviour, challenge perceptions and increase brand equity.The down-to-earth agency has a supportive culture that cares for its people; as demonstrated by its active DI&B programme, mental health initiatives and impressive Top 5 Best Consultancies to Work For accolade.DescriptionThe PR Senior Account Manager will ensure client account teams run smoothly, and that campaigns/press offices are managed effectively for clients.Key responsibilities:

• Have a 360-degree awareness of client accounts, ensuring that all work is moving forward in time and to budget
• Take responsibility for weekly work planning, ensuring that everyone is clear on their responsibilities and key deadlines
• Be confident in providing effective counsel and managing clients expectations
• Building your understanding of the financial workings of an agency, forward planning and spotting opportunities to generate revenue - assisting Account Directors / Associates in resourcing
• Troubleshooting and navigating campaign curveballs
• Be an effective campaign manager, working with junior team to execute projects
• Ensuring teams work is as client ready as possible for the senior team to review
• Motivating and coaching direct reports
• Committed to delivering exceptional work
• Managing and motivating yourself and the team to power through actions, and be proactive in suggesting ways to continually improve ways of working
• Providing seamless support to Account Directors / Associates where needed

Profile

• Passion for media relations across a variety of sectors e.g. national news, consumer lifestyle, regional, parenting etc. with great media contacts.
• Tenacious approach to media sell-ins with experience drafting media strategies and sell-in plans, managing sell-ins and driving media outreach.
• Experience working with talent, influencers and their agents including the briefing process.
• Good understanding of the influencer landscape and influencer marketing channels.
• Aptitude for building client relations and providing counsel that comes from experience being client-facing - including an understanding of how to manage tricky client situations.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills at every level, and a high regard for confidentiality when needed.
• Creative thinking skills to identify proactive ideas, newsjacking opportunities, press office tactics and influencer activations.
• Proactively contributes to brainstorms for bigger campaign strategies.
• Experience working on both big, integrated brand campaigns, as well as running press offices. Experience with news generation campaigns is preferable (including crafting research questions, managing radio days).

Job Offer

• Salary between £40-45k, depending on experience.
• Lean standard office hours are 9am to 5pm, with a 4pm finish on Fridays
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office / 2 days wfh - which you decide
• Macbook laptop
• PRCA membership with access to events, industry working groups and training sessions
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays + an extra 3 days between Christmas and New Year
• Good Deed Day annually to allow you time off to give something back to those in need
• Ongoing training programme with combination of in-house and external courses to suit individuals needs
• Monthly Fund to enable attendance of culturally rich events, keeping you informed and inspired
• New business bonus
• Bespoke rewards and bonuses for outstanding contribution and, after a years service, inclusion in a discretionary end-of-year bonus based on company profits and individuals performance
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Interest free life moment loans of up to £5k to help with the big stuff such as buying a car, a property or for a wedding
• Pension
• Range of high street benefits, discounts and deals through Perks partner such as up to 55% off cinema tickets and up to 15% off at 80+ high street retailers
• Complimentary breakfast (cereal or toast), tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit - as well as treats on Fridays

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