18 . 09 PR Account Director Filter-PRSOCIAL

Zealousagency; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealousagency in Manchester is seeking an experienced PR Account Director to lead our consumer PR practice, shaping strategy and turning it into action.

You will oversee client partnerships, grow accounts, mentor the team, and ensure campaigns deliver standout results while maintaining profitability.

If you thrive on big-picture thinking and inspiring others, this role offers a chance to raise the bar across client work and agency performance.

Qualifications

• Senior consumer PR experience, agency background.
• Experience leading on large client accounts.
• Solid knowledge of financial planning, reporting and team performance.
• Strong leadership with coaching and positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Being a top-level expert for clients and shaping strategy to deliver top results.
• Fully understanding client goals and acting as an extended part of their team.
• Growing existing accounts and contributing to new business pitches.
• Ensuring campaigns run smoothly, managing time, finances and results.
• Leading, mentoring and motivating a team to push boundaries.

Skills

Consumer PR

Client leadership

Financial planning

Team management

Job description

If you're an experienced consumer PR professional looking for your next move in the Manchester area? Read on...

Role

PR Account Director

contract

Permanent

location

Manchester

PR

We're looking for an experienced, commercially savvy leader to join our client's consumer focussed PR team.

If you thrive on big-picture thinking, love turning strategy into action, and get a buzz from inspiring people around you - this could be your next adventure.

You'll be at the forefront of client partnerships, spotting opportunities for growth, and making sure the work doesn't just meet expectations, but raises the bar every single time.

A snapshot of the role:

• Being a top-level expert for clients, shaping the direction of strategies that delivers top results for both clients and the business.
• Fully understanding clients goals and becoming an extended part of their team.
• Growing exisiting accounts as well as contributing to new business picthes and business development.
• Ensure all accounts and campaigns are running smoothly - looking at time management, financials, and results.
• Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team to push boundaries in their work.
• And lots more!

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Senior level expertise in consumer PR having worked with consumer clients previously, and within an agency environment.
• Experience of leading on larger client accounts.
• Solid knowledge of financial planning, reporting, and managing team performance.
• Strong positive leadership skills, with experience of coaching and championing a positive team culture.