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Evolution Recruitment
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London, Greater London
PR Account Director - Tech
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £55,000 per annum |
Overview
Our client, one of the fastest growing PR companies in the UK, is looking for an ambitious PR Account Director to join their rapidly growing B2CTech team and to take the already successful team of 15 to the next level. It is a great opportunity to take ownership, lead this fast-growing, fun, vibrant division; working alongside some very reputable and successful, senior management from heavyweight journalistic backgrounds. Technology & Innovation team has grown rapidly over the last few years thanks to its talented and motivated people who strive to deliver impressive coverage while enjoying a work/life balance to rival any in the industry. Their growing portfolio of exciting clients include globally recognised consumer apps and gadgets to start-up disruptors at the cutting edge of their sectors. They speak every week with the leaders behind these businesses to build their personal profiles. Team members at every level are client-facing and encouraged to come up with ideas to add value. The ideal candidate will have extensive PR experience working with B2C and B2B technology brands and will preferably have experience in growing clients & managing teams. Client responsibilities: Develop overarching strategy to accomplish client objectives and coordinate implementation Provide high-level client counsel and creative recommendations on how to meet communication goals Lead client management and administration of accounts, including budget development and management, invoices/payments, reporting, contract management, record keeping and filing Development and editing of high-quality written materials Run all accounts (where feasible) on a need to know basis, utilising head of department when appropriate for advice Business development: Lead new business efforts and continually identify areas for business expansion Begin to carve out an area of interest within the department that has the potential for growth and to become a defined revenue stream Run and deliver regular new business campaigns with Marketing to target specific sectors, reporting back results and success of activities with suggestions for how to evolve. Build on valuable relationships with experts in the field where they may be a new business opportunity further down the line Attend corporate networking events, reinforcing the credibility of the company as a leading agency Commercial responsibilities: Significant contribution to team’s new business strategy and regular delivery of new client wins to support the departments commercial targets Record higher level commercial results month to month, maintaining awareness of stance in relation to targets and where improvement is needed Planning for client renewal well in advance of contract expiry Work with account teams to drive upsells and new areas of income Team management (where relevant): Supervise and train junior staff, providing quality control and managing workflow Supporting the Head of Department with expansion and development of the team Upskilling and developing key team members Assisting in identifying and securing new individuals to join the company outside of day to day resourcing requirements Effective delegation of tasks and identifying resourcing needs Wider company responsibilities: Ensure that you are presenting yourself and the company in the best possible way, by contributing to the industry through article features, blogs, public speaking, events and networking wherever possible. Agency profile management and development Identify and develop your leadership style This exciting opportunity offers the PR Account Director a very competitive salary. In addition to performance bonuses and flexible benefits package, you could earn performance bonus. You would also be rewarded with some fantastic soft benefits within the business on a monthly basis, as well as working within a lovely, fun, vibrant, entrepreneurial and autonomous environment that has a culture of embracing and celebrating success.