Account Executive

OPR Resourcing Specialists; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Training & development

Travel loan

Networking events

International travel opportunities

Job summary

OPR Resourcing Specialists is seeking an Account Executive in Guildford, Surrey. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid working pattern and a salary of £35,000 to £45,000.

You will write content, build media relationships and help deliver PR and marketing campaigns for a diverse client base. The ideal candidate has PR/communications or agency experience, excellent writing skills and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Willingness to travel for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging content across PR, digital and social channels.
• Build media relationships and secure coverage opportunities.
• Support the delivery of client campaigns and projects.
• Create and manage social media content.
• Research trends, markets and industry developments.
• Attend client meetings, events and networking opportunities.
• Prepare campaign reports and presentations.
• Contribute ideas for creative campaigns and new business pitches.
• Work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and suppliers.
• Utilise AI tools to support content creation and research.

Skills

Content writing

Relationship building

PR & media

Campaign support

AI tools

Tools

ChatGPT

Job description

Account Executive Guildford, Surrey | Full-Time - Permanent | Hybrid | £35,000 - £45,000

About the Company

Our client is a growing communications and marketing consultancy that works with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of specialist sectors. They help organisations raise their profile, strengthen their brand and achieve commercial success through strategic PR, content marketing, digital campaigns and social media. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where you'll gain hands-on experience, ongoing training and genuine opportunities to develop your career.

The Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic Account Executive or Senior Account Executive who enjoys writing, building relationships and delivering great results. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll support the delivery of PR and marketing campaigns, create engaging content, work with media contacts and help clients achieve their business objectives. This role would suit someone with previous PR, communications, marketing or agency experience who is looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Write engaging content across PR, digital and social channels
• Build media relationships and secure coverage opportunities
• Support the delivery of client campaigns and projects
• Create and manage social media content
• Research trends, markets and industry developments
• Attend client meetings, events and networking opportunities
• Prepare campaign reports and presentations
• Contribute ideas for creative campaigns and new business pitches
• Work collaboratively with clients, colleagues and suppliers
• Utilise AI tools to support content creation and research

About You

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects effectively
• Confident communicating with clients and external contacts
• Creative, proactive and eager to learn
• Interested in PR, communications, media or marketing
• Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT and similar platforms
• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• Happy to travel for meetings, events and occasional business trips

Benefits & Rewards

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Travel loan scheme
• Regular social and networking events
• Opportunities for UK and international travel

Eligibility & Compliance

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.