Consumer PR Account Director– Manchester/Hybrid

Manchester/Hybrid
REF: BCHS317
£45-55K

Due to expansion, this highly regarded Manchester agency is looking to appoint a PR account director to lead on large, big brand FMCG and retail clients.

This role is perfect for a consumer brand communications specialist with experience of advising organisations at a strategic level and who enjoys leading client programmes and teams.

They are looking for proven experience in the development and execution of campaigns that have made a real impact on a brand’s reputation.

They are ideally looking for people with experience in the retail and FMCG sectors, but ​this is not essential.

In this senior role, you will have decision making authority, commercial responsibility and work with a wide range of specialists at the agency, including our Research & Analytics and Creative teams.​

Role responsibilities

  • Planning and strategy development for client programmes and integrated campaigns
  • Taking commercial responsibility for a portfolio of accounts
  • Acting as lead client counsel
  • Managing and supporting the team to ensure deadlines and KPIs are met
  • Reviewing content and advising on placement across earned, owned, paid and social media channels
  • Leading planning and review meetings
  • Generating ideas and spotting opportunities for clients
  • Maintaining senior client and media relationships
  • Expert knowledge and understanding of client businesses, sectors and all forms of media
  • Identifying potential new business leads and areas of potential growth
  • Leading new business pitches

Role requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar role – either as a Senior Account Manager or Account Director
  • Experience in handling complex client issues and ability to provide senior clients with clear and well-informed strategic counsel
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver a project to budget
  • Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to apply solutions quickly
  • Organisational, planning and client management skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and support junior colleagues
  • Ability to think critically, creatively and to demonstrate good judgement
  • A good work ethic, flexibility and enthusiasm to deliver work and results of a consistently high standard
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

In return you will work in a highly supportive environment (one in which they have won awards for) that offers an extensive benefit package and superb career opportunities.

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