PR Account Manager

Warning: This vacancy expired on 30th Sep 2008.

Job details

Get more details on Fusion Recruitment

Job Description

Account Manager PR - up to £25k pa depending on experience - Knowle, Nr Birmingham

Our client is a technical PR and advertising agency specialising in marketing communications and B2B publicity in both Western and Eastern Europe, the USA and Asia and are now looking for a PR Account Manager to join their client services team. The agency focuses on the electronics, industrial engineering and manufacturing sectors. Some of their blue chip clients include: Sandvik Coromant, Toshiba, Tektronix and Panasonic.

The Account Manager provides reliable support to other members of the team whilst at the same time being helped to develop his/her skills. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- compile and manage client media lists and take on responsibility for distribution of client news releases by post & email.
- press clippings identification / scanning / delivery to client.
- liaise with third-party suppliers such as designers, printers, photographers, venues/catering etc.
- assist in organising press briefings, photocalls and other events.
- maintain adequate supplies of client collateral such as paper, literature, folders and, where relevant, product samples.
- ensure that filing systems (both paper and electronic) are well organised and up to date.
- take ownership of and self-prioritise responsibilities to ensure these are effectively managed and delivered on time to team members, clients or other parties.
- proactively run the features programme by monitoring all relevant forthcoming features and tackling opportunities to ensure ideas are sold in and relevant client information is provided ahead of the deadline.
- be responsible for maintaining client status reports, ensuring other team members have contributed before sending to clients on time.
- have strong media contacts in areas relevant to client activity and proactively take advantage of opportunities to regularly meet key journalists face-to-face, either socially and/or as part of a client event.
- excel at and have ownership of responsibilities, without the need for daily input from an account manager/director.
- management of writing
- photography briefings and article diagrams
- check all written material before it goes to the client for approval.
- identify and develop new opportunities on existing client accounts and support senior colleagues in new business research and the development of proposals and presentations.
- one-off projects.
- maintain awareness of key trends and developments within the clients' industry.
- demonstrable ability to formally present to clients

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a solid but continually growing agency which offers fantastic career opportunities.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity apply here.

Fusion Recruitment is a specialist search consultancy focusing on marketing (DM, interactive, branding, product development, marcomms), PR, account handling and creative appointments.

Apply for this job

To apply for this job, simply click on the "Apply for this job" button below right. By clicking the button you can track your applications through the website. Phone numbers and email addresses are removed from job details on purpose. Please do not email the website.

Did you know?

There are currently over 600 recruiters actively searching our CV database?
Candidates who add their CV are 50% more likely to find a suitable job.

Add your CV now »

 

Recommend this job to a friend

Think this job might be up your friend's street? Recommend it to your friend and we will send them email on your behalf.

View more jobs from Fusion Recruitment | Get more details on Fusion Recruitment