Account Director – Consumer
Manchester – hybrid working
Competitive salary + amazing benefits
Incredible opportunity for an established Account Director to join a busy PR and media relations team with the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names across retail and household appliances.
To be successful, you will have a comprehensive earned media background and experience in a high-activity Press Office or with Press Office accounts. I am seeking someone who knows how to formulate successful consumer communication strategies that can influence audience perception and secure earned media coverage. You will also contribute significantly to this agency's growth plans.
As an Account Director, you'll team up with your account head to guide top-notch brands, especially our main social account. You'll be in a supportive environment with a great team that’s all about helping you grow and reach your full potential.
Responsibilities
* Build solid connections with clients by advising them on marketing and communication tactics, like PR and social media.
* Dive deep into the client’s business to become a key player in their marketing team.
* Collaborate with the broader team to create and implement effective communication strategies that align with client needs.
* Be the go-to person for strategic and creative communication within your team, ensuring you meet both client expectations and KPIs.
* Lead a team of communication experts, providing mentorship and guidance for daily operations, with help from the Associate Director.
The ideal candidate
* You really shine in an agency setting, relishing the creative challenges, the fast pace, and the excitement of seeing your strategies come to life.
* Ideally, you’ve got several years under your belt managing a range of accounts across different sectors, including FMCG.
* You know how to run campaigns that cover earned, shared, and owned media, and you have a solid grasp of both traditional and social media landscapes to boost content visibility.
* You’ve also got experience in handling Press Office/PR accounts. Plus, you’re skilled in influencer engagement and managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
* You’re comfortable with agency client management and enjoy leading, motivating, and developing your team while nurturing talent.
* Crafting organic and new business proposals, whether for small projects or larger communication strategies, is something you genuinely enjoy.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary
* Annual tax-free profit share
* Yearly training budget
* Health Insurance
* Generous annual leave including birthday off plus 1 well-being day a quarter
* Late start/early finish once a quarter plus many more!
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