B2B PR Junior Account Manager – Account Manager

Published: 24 February 2022

Reference: BCHS920
Location: South Manchester/home
Salary: £26 - £30K

Based in South Manchester, my client a specialist business-to-business content, PR and marketing agency with an impressive award cabinet.

They are currently looking for either a B2B PR Junior Account Manager or PR Account Manager looking for their next challenge.

They offer

• an exciting opportunity to play a big role in a small but growing agency
• a challenging and interesting line up of B2B clients across market sectors ranging from fleet technology to employee healthcare, financial services to farming
• a fast-paced and lively working environment, with a focus on staff support and development
• a down-to-earth, friendly team of bright, talented and committed staff with a seriously can-do approach to life
• a generous remuneration, benefits and holidays package

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT?

They look after their staff with regular socials (karaoke, crazy golf, white water rafting, restaurants etc). Other perks include a generous profit share scheme, dinner for 2 after a new client win and flexible working hours. A strong focus on work-life balance and personal development means that they have a very low staff turnover – average employee service is 8 years!

Always meeting their clients’ challenging KPIs also means they keep their clients – average client turnover is 8 years too!

Key tasks would include:

• researching and drafting news stories, features and case studies
• researching fresh content ideas for blogs, media and lead nurturing
• building strong relationships with clients
• building strong relationships with regional and trade media
• supporting on pitches for new business
• supporting in campaign and PR/content strategy proposals

You will be:

• committed and conscientious
• a strong writer with excellent attention to detail and grammar
• highly proactive in your approach to gaining coverage for clients
• a creative thinker who can spot opportunities for comment and coverage
• confident liaising with journalists
• fully up to speed with social media
• a self-starter with the passion and enthusiasm to make a difference

You will also have:

• minimum 3 years’ experience in PR or journalism (preferably B2B)
• a strong team spirit and a good sense of humour