Renewables PR Account ManagerContract: PermanentSalary: CompetitiveHours: Full-time 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday - although some evening and weekend work may be necessaryLocation: We have offices in Ipswich and London, operating a hybrid and flexible home/office working pattern, with a team in Scotland too. We warmly welcome applications from account managers across the UK with a passion for and experience in renewable energy PR.About us: Pier is an integrated communications agency which makes brands more meaningful. We specialise in two sectors – renewable energy and food & beverage. We deliver a range of communications services including stakeholder relations, PR and media relations, campaigns and social media. In 2023 we were named PR Consultancy of the Year at our regional CIPR PRide Awards.Find out more about our work in renewable energy at pierweare.com/renewables/Benefits: Pier offers a range of staff benefits including private healthcare, training allowance and regular team socials. Find out more about our team culture here.Job purpose: To execute strategies and activities for our renewables clients as detailed by their account directors, ensuring that programmes and objectives are being adhered to, and that their accounts are well organised. An account manager should be a capable and confident operator who has a thorough understanding of the required media and communication skills and who is fully in control of the media tools available to deliver results across all channels.Role skill requirements:Written WorkWriting coherent and factually accurate press releases that only require exceptional amends from seniors and clientsAbility to draft feature copy for trade, corporate and business publications for clients that is well informed and appropriate to the end user with minimal client or media amendmentAmending and improving press releases, internal copy for newsletters etc. drafted by account executivesCapable of writing creative new business proposals with direction from account director, and drafting evaluation reports, speeches and presentations as requiredAbility to draft digital copy including blogs, e-newsletter and short form social media copy requirements that only require minor amendsMedia SkillsComplete understanding of how the media, including social media, works in the areas in which you operate – the opportunities available and building strong relationships with journalists and creatorsDriving the media relations programme for all clients as laid out in the agreed programme of activityPro-actively seeking and identifying opportunities to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for your client and projectsProactively looking for opportunities to grow the media horizons of the clientCompetent in all verbal approaches to journalists –business-to-business and trade – to sell in ideas and discuss opportunitiesPlan and manage the organisation of events ranging from workshops, photocalls, press conferences, webinars, stakeholder consultations and training days on behalf of clients. Includes event set up, attendance and breakdown.Understand and advise on media handling including interview briefings, developing Q&A’s, exclusives, embargoes, and damage limitationsNegotiate major media promotions and advertorialsAlert clients to PR risk or opportunities presented by broader areas of corporate responsibility, e.g.: employment practices, health and safety at workSelect and develop sponsorships including planning, contractual agreements and activity organisationMeetingsTo lead meetings. Ensuring that preparation for the meeting is well organised and that account directors or seniors are fully briefed on meeting contentsTaking a key role in presentations to existing client and at new business pitchesGeneral SkillsA good understanding and knowledge of the renewable energy industryLead new business brainstorms and have a creative input in all new business pitches within account groupPlay an important role in securing new business for the company, including initial research and approaching targetsPlay the central role in the team and take full responsibility for your clients and any problemsProof read all written materialDeveloped useful and relevant business contactsMature ability to brief designers, photographers, printers in a knowledgeable and precise manner, negotiate costs etc., and manage quality control and deadline problemsTo motivate and supervise a teamHave a full understanding of financial controls on all accounts, mark-up rules and budgeting proceduresCommission and analyse research including surveys and focus groupsA solid understanding and knowledge of the communications and PR sectorHave a full, clean driving licence and be able to travel to client events as required…Our commitment to Environmental, Social & GovernancePier is committed to leading the industry in minimising the impact of its activities on the environment.The key points of our environmental strategy include:Minimise wasteMinimise toxic emissionsWork remotely (home working) where possible to save impact on environmentActively promote recycling both internally and externallySource and promote a product range to minimise the environmental impact of both production and distributionMeet or exceed all environmental legislationSupport local businesses and source localTransmit electronic documentation wherever possibleEncourage the efficient use of energy and waterTrain employees on environmental issuesOur commitment to Diversity, Equality, and InclusionAt Pier we know that our people make us who we are. We actively seek talented individuals who embody our core values, working with integrity to produce an impactful client experience, underpinned by solid industry knowledge.It is our firm commitment that no-one will receive less favourable treatment before or during employment with Pier on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic background), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.We offer flexible working to help create a stimulating, accessible and supportive working environment based on mutual respect and trust where equality of opportunity is offered to all our employees, clients, and job applicants. You can view our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy here. If you wish to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss.We recognise there is more to do to improve our diversity and are actively encouraging job applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.We look forward to hearing from you!Closing date: Monday 9th September at 9am