Account Director - A global strategic communications firm specialising in reputation and crisis[...]

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Director to lead client relationships and deliver high-impact communication strategies. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring the highest quality of service delivery, and pursuing new business opportunities. You will be at the forefront of crisis management, media relations, and strategic communications, working closely with senior leadership to enhance client satisfaction and drive results. If you are passionate about reputation management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global firm.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Bonus

Health insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing client relationships and delivering communication strategies.
• Strong background in crisis management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and project management for client accounts.
• Devise and implement communication strategies to exceed client expectations.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Crisis Management

Media Relations

Business Development

Project Management

Job description

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Account Director - A global strategic communications firm specialising in reputation and crisis management LONDON or DUBAI, London

Client:

JFL Search & Selection

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

042f58459330

Job Views:

65

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

1. To lead or deputise for Senior Account Directors for a portfolio of clients, managing accounts and client relationships to ensure high quality delivery of the strategy devised by Directors.
2. To lead on day-to-day delivery for clients, managing colleagues as appropriate and as directed by Directors, Associate Directors and Senior Account Directors, commissioning research, and managing workflow and performance.
3. To be responsible for pursuing new business opportunities, pursuing client leads, developing referrer relationships and generating high quality proposals for Directors.
4. To establish long term relationships with clients and build appropriate networks to enhance the Company’s ability to deliver and maintain client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

1. To ensure high quality delivery; meeting and exceeding clients’ expectations across designated accounts.
2. To devise, contribute to and implement communications strategies which deliver results and support new client proposals, including media relations, crisis management, litigation support, political strategy, digital/social media etc.
3. To lead delivery and/or project management of a number of accounts and target business sector activity.
4. To identify and pursue business development opportunities and new client relationships both within own area of experience and across the client range of the business.
5. To provide line management, training and development to the team.
6. To devise and draft high quality written materials for clients as required (articles and op-eds) and to oversee drafting of materials from junior members of staff.
7. To attend a variety of networking functions and events that are identified as providing opportunities to meet potential clients for the business.
8. To act as ambassador for the company at all times.

Excellent salaries on offer, bonus, health, pension and much more.

To find out more about these opportunities contact Edwina Goldman –