PR Account Director

Central Employment Agency Limited ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum

Overview

Central Employment are working in partnership with one of Greater Manchesters leading PR Agencies who are now on the lookout for a highly motivated and forward thinking B2B PR Account Director, they are open to Senior PR Account Managers looking to take that next step and are also open to Senior Account Directors who can really bring something extra. We are looking for someone confident enough to lead and develop an existing team of excellent PR Account Managers. Overview of the B2B PR Account Director role: This is a brilliant opportunity for a B2B PR Account Director who wants to really progress. My client is an outstanding PR Agency who are going from strength to strength winning near enough every award they are nominated for As you would be joining a well-established PR and communications team you will have a variety of clients including but not limited to Professional Services, Tech, FMCG, Finance and Retail. The role will be a B2B focused position and you will be expected to manage and maintain close working relationships across your accounts. Another key part of your role will be pitching to new clients and bringing on new business opportunities. Campaign management and development of PR Strategy for mainly B2B clients and some B2C clients when needed to support other teams. This is a very strategically focused role with large complex clients. What Were Looking For: Ideally you will have experience of working with Professional Services, Tech, FMCG, Finance and Retail. Extensive PR Experience, preferably within a PR Agency at an Account Director level and with line management experience. You will have media relations experience alongside social media and digital PR experience. Proven experience of drafting and creating communication plans and proposals. Experience of taking the lead on new business pitches and helping to drive new business. Experience of working with complex multi-channel clients