Account Manager

Sisu Recruiting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PR agency in Greater London is seeking an energetic Account Manager specializing in the drinks industry. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of traditional PR agency experience and a strong understanding of the public relations landscape. Responsibilities include managing client PR strategies, writing press releases, and attending client meetings. The role requires a proactive individual with excellent organizational and team management skills. This position operates in a hybrid model, requiring three days in the office.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of traditional PR agency experience in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and management of client PR strategies.
• Proactive and reactive activities across trade and consumer media, including writing press releases.
• Copywriting tasks.
• Organising and attending press briefings, dinners, and press trips.
• Attending client meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• General account management duties, including drafting activity and contact reports.
• Assisting in new business development, including brainstorming and pitches.
• Managing the junior team’s workload and supporting their development.

Skills

Strong understanding of public and press relations and its benefits

Knowledge of the UK wine and drinks industry

Proven team player

Commercial understanding of the impact of PR on clients’ businesses

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Creativity

Demonstrated time planning and management skills

Education

3-4 years of traditional PR agency experience in the UK

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Account Manager - Public Relations - Drinks Industry

About the Company

Exciting opportunity for an Account Manager in the drinks industry! Our client, an award-winning PR agency, is seeking an energetic and results-driven individual to manage several drinks accounts. This role is ideal for candidates with a solid traditional PR agency background and a passion for the spirits or wine industry, though those with FMCG and food experience will also be considered. The position operates on a hybrid model, requiring three days in the office.

About the Role

This role involves managing several drinks accounts and implementing effective traditional and social PR strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implementation and management of client PR strategies
• Proactive and reactive activities across trade and consumer media, including writing press releases
• Copywriting
• Organising and attending press briefings, dinners, and press trips
• Attending client meetings and brainstorming sessions
• General account management duties, including drafting activity and contact reports
• Assisting in new business development, including brainstorming and pitches
• Managing the junior team’s workload and supporting their development

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of traditional PR agency experience in the UK

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of public and press relations and its benefits
• Knowledge of the UK wine and drinks industry
• Proven team player
• Commercial understanding of the impact of PR on clients’ businesses
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Creativity
• Demonstrated time planning and management skills

Preferred Skills

• PR experience in FMCG and food/drinks industry

Pay range and compensation package

Details regarding pay range or salary are not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.