Karla Otto is a renowned public relations and communications agency with offices across 15 locations in the UK, EMEA, US and Asia. Established in 1982 by Karla Otto herself, the agency has since grown to become a global leader in luxury brand PR and events.
With offices in major fashion capitals such as Milan, London, New York, and Los Angeles, Karla Otto represents some of the most prestigious fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands in the industry.
To help support our future growth as an agency, we are looking for an Account Manager to join our team based in our London Office.
Key Responsibilities
* Day to day client management including direct client contact, demonstrating maturity, professionalism and client awareness, leading on client calls and meetings.
* Provide direct line-management, mentoring and sign off for work generated by our Account Assistants/Coordinators.
* Forge links with global offices and other divisions that support client uptake of other services.
* Build relationships with counterparts at relevant media outlets to gain coverage.
* Work with Directors to monitor brand advertising partners and identify solutions.
* Take ownership for an agreed element of client strategy and contribute towards the wider overall plan.
* Support client pitches with confidence, market insight and a strong representation of the Karla Otto brand.
* Identify opportunities to integrate other Karla Otto services into existing client scope of work.
* Raise awareness of opportunities to the wider team by identifying trends and developments.
* Keep up to date with social media developments and identify opportunities for talent and influencers.
* Utilise data and analytics tools to monitor the return on investment digital initiatives are providing.
* Take an active interest in trends on social media.
Key Attributes
* Proven previous experience in a PR/Communications role.
* Strong top-tier relationships with press and industry peers.
* Strong communication skills (both written and oral), research, and organisation skills.
* Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Confidence to make suggestions and bring ideas to the wider team.
* High level of attention to detail and the ability to present and interpret data.
* Proven negotiation and influencing skills.
* Must be efficient in Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
At Karla Otto, we are always looking for personalities with positive charisma who are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and have a keen sense of aesthetics.
Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Public Relations
* Industries: Public Relations and Communications Services
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