Account Manager

Halmer Recruit ,
Esher, Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000 per annum

Overview

Perm PR Account Manager - Esher - £32K - £46K My client who are a fully integrated marketing and communications agency is currently looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Account Manager to join their growing team of communications professionals. Main Purpose of the Role: Working closely with the Account team, the Account Manager will execute B2B campaigns on behalf of clients, using a combination of traditional, digital and social media tools and techniques. Key responsibilities Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Writing and managing the production of media advisories, blogs, feature contributions, press releases and case studies; tracking hot topics; pitching content ideas to journalists; and helping to devise and implement social media campaigns Be the day-to-day point of contact for clients Project management responsibilities Monitoring and measurement of all PR/social media activity undertaken by AD Communications on behalf of the client Actively lead brainstorms and client meetings Ensure that all content produced is of the highest quality against key deliverables and deadlines Manage suppliers including freelance content developers, translation, photography and other creative industry suppliers where required with the support of the Agency Co-ordinator Participate actively in agency marketing, blog development and social media activity Show a keen interest in communication best practice and be proactive in offering ideas to optimise agency business Developing and maintaining good relationships with key media Management and delivery of KFIs Person Specification Essential knowledge/ skills/experience Working in business to business Strong copywriting skills Experience in full day-to-day management of campaign projects Creative writing ability Excellent attention to detail Strong interpersonal and presentation skills Able to work well within a team Able to develop strong, collaborative relationships with account team and clients A keen interest in new technologies and trends A drive to succeed and deliver consistently great work Fluency in all key communications channels and experience in delivering engaging content for multiple communications channels PR Social Media Marketing collateral Able to understand the role of contributed content with earned (PR), bought (commercial) and shared (social) media Understanding of PR measurement methodologies and tools