PR Account Manager

*Must possess a minimum of 18 years agency side experience. Duties & Responsibilities • Develop strong client relationships and take day-to-day ownership of account success • Create, manage and implement strategic and tactical activities on client accounts • Keep abreast of client issues in the media through monitoring publications, websites etc • Use the news agenda to create opportunities for commentary and media coverage • Create and maintain strong relationships with sector journalists and influencers • Produce high-quality and engaging written content, and distribute it via the appropriate channels • Brief and manage third party suppliers and partners • Update client and team on performance (such as financial budgets, time and plan) using appropriate tools such as status reports, weekly catch-ups and review meetings • Support junior staff members and share your skills and knowledge with the business • Monitor and progress your own development, setting goals and keeping an up-to-date Personal Development Plan New business • Support the new business programme by upselling to existing clients, identifying new business opportunities, and making contact with potential clients • Co-develop and deliver new business pitches/credential presentations • Contribute to idea generation for current and new client campaigns Person Specification • Proven professional and relevant B2B communications consultancy experience • Experience working on traditional and digital media campaigns • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Skilled communicator who can quickly build rapport and engender trust • Quick to adapt to new processes and procedures • A dedicated team player who can collaborate with colleagues across locations • Solid presentation skills • Confident in managing and supporting junior team members, delegating tasks where required This is a hybrid role of 2 days WFH.