Account Manager

Auxato Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxato Limited is a growing B2B PR and communications agency seeking an Account Manager to join on a permanent basis in London. You will manage day-to-day client relationships across a portfolio, working with energy and technology sectors to deliver covered media wins.

You will build media relationships, spot opportunities, develop sell-ins, support PR plans and guide junior colleagues, with clear scope for progression in a dynamic agency environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years in a PR, communications or integrated agency environment.
• Experience at Senior Account Executive level or higher in a B2B PR or communications agency is required.
• Strong media relations skills with a track record of securing quality coverage.
• Confident working directly with senior client stakeholders.
• Strong news sense and commercial curiosity about clients' businesses.
• Excellent verbal communication and solid written standards.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with energy and/or technology sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relationships across a portfolio of B2B clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant trade, sector and national media.
• Spot proactive media opportunities, newsjacking angles and creative narratives that support client business needs.
• Develop and pitch targeted sell-ins with confidence and persistence.
• Support delivery of PR and communications plans, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept updated.
• Contribute to client calls and meetings, building confidence as a day-to-day contact.
• Develop a strong understanding of each client's business, market and commercial pressures.
• Support new business activity, including research, credentials and pitch support.
• Help guide junior colleagues, particularly around media relations habits and opportunity spotting.

Skills

Media relations

Client relationship management

B2B PR

News sense

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Job description

A growing B2B PR and communications agency is looking for an Account Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The agency works with an interesting mix of B2B clients across energy and technology.

Responsibilities

• Client relationship management on a day-to-day basis, working across a portfolio of B2B clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant trade, sector and national media
• Spot proactive media opportunities, newsjacking angles and creative narratives that support client business needs
• Develop and pitch targeted sell-ins with confidence and persistence
• Support delivery of PR and communications plans, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept updated
• Contribute to client calls and meetings, building confidence as a day-to-day contact
• Develop a strong understanding of each client's business, market and commercial pressures
• Support new business activity, including research, credentials and pitch support
• Help guide junior colleagues, particularly around media relations habits and opportunity spotting

Your experience:

• At least three years in a PR, communications or integrated agency environment
• At least one year operating at Senior Account Executive level or higher in a B2B PR or communications agency
• Strong media relations skills and a track record of securing quality coverage
• Confident working directly with senior client stakeholders
• Strong news sense and commercial curiosity about clients' businesses
• Excellent verbal communication and solid written standards
• Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience with clients in energy and/ or technology sectors

Why apply:

This is a career-stretch opportunity for someone who has already proved themselves at Senior Account Executive level or above in a B2B PR agency but wants a broader platform. You will work closely with senior decision-makers with genuine scope for fast progression, well beyond the pace of a larger, siloed agency.

This is an exciting opportunity.