Account Executive - PR

Ogilvy UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agency as an Account Executive, where you'll create impactful campaigns for top brands. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage client relationships, and drive innovative solutions. Enjoy a supportive culture focused on excellence and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

Flexible Working Model

Wellbeing and Health benefits

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in account management, preferably in PR or advertising.
• Proven track record of delivering successful campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and pitches to win new clients.
• Collaborate with the creative team to execute campaigns.
• Manage budgets and financials for client accounts.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Bachelor's degree in communications

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability todeliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities.Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visitOgilvy.com , and follow us on LinkedIn ,X ,Instagram , and Facebook.

Account Exec utive

Department: Consumer PR

Location: London

Reporting into: Account Director

About Ogilvy:

Ogilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients ever since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning creative campaigns deliver solutions for clientsincluding Molson Coors (owner of Madrí beer), Valeo Foods UK (owner of Kettle Chips and Rowse Honey), Argos, Mondelēz International, Unilever, TK Maxx and Pernod Ricard.

In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their75thanniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally, and hosts the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity,Nudgestock– now in its12thyear.

The Role:

Welcome to the agency that's setting the bar for marketing, advertising, and PR on a global scale! We're renowned for our ability to create innovative campaigns, deliver creative solutions, and develop rock-solid strategies that get our clients the results they need. We work with some of the biggest and most exciting brands in the world, spanning a diverse range of industries, from consumer goods to the corporate world.

As an Account Executive on our team, you'll be a key player in making sure we deliver campaigns that hit the mark every time. You'll be building strong relationships with clients, getting a deep understanding of their objectives , and using your strategic skills to develop creative, effective solutions. You'll work closely with our internal teams to make sure we're delivering campaigns that are on time, on budget, and deliver the highest possible quality.

Our agency culture is all about collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We know that the key to success is having a team that's diverse in terms of their skills and experiences. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace that's inclusive and supportive, where everyone can bring their best selves to the table and thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively seek out new business opportunities and develop proposals and pitches to win new clients
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop and execute creative concepts and campaigns that align with client objectives
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to provide strategic recommendations to clients
• Manage budgets and financials for client accounts, ensuring profitability and efficiency
• Attend client meetings, briefings, and events as required , representing the agency in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry contacts, including media partners, influencers, and other relevant stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and other project-related documentation to ensure smooth project delivery
• Conduct competitive research and analysis to inform campaign strategy and provide recommendations to clients
• Work closely with the media team to ensure that campaigns are effectively planned, executed, and optimised for maximum impact
• Ensure that all client deliverables are of the highest quality, and meet or exceed client expectations and agency standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• Previous experience working within Press office or Media Relations
• At least 1-3 years of experience in account management, preferably within a PR marketing or advertising agency environment.
• Proven track record of delivering successful campaigns across multiple channels, with a focus on achieving business objectives and ROI.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• A creative and strategic mindset, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to client challenges.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyse data and develop insights and recommendations.

If you are an experienced and passionate Account Executive looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.