Consumer PR Account Executive

JR United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated communications agency seeks a passionate Account Executive in York. You will enhance client relations, support new business initiatives, and engage in various agency activities. The role offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment and showcases a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Long-service awards

Enhanced parental leave

Recognition schemes

Wellbeing initiatives

Cultural activities

Qualifications

• Passionate and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to support junior colleagues and contribute to new business campaigns.
• Interest in public relations and integrated campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality coverage and develop client-facing documents.
• Build client relationships under supervision and support new business efforts.
• Engage in agency activities, trainings, and help junior staff.

Skills

Client communication

Writing skills

Relationship building

Job description

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We are PHA, a leading integrated communications agency with offices in London, Manchester, Leeds, and Boston. Founded in 2005 by our Chairman and former newspaper editor Phil Hall, we have evolved to offer public relations, creative activations, social media, and digital marketing services to our esteemed client roster.

We are currently seeking a passionate, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Account Executive to join our growing Consumer team. You will support clients such as Cuisinart, Luxury Escapes, BERO, and ESN, with opportunities to work on integrated briefs across the agency.

What you will be doing

Client responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality coverage regularly for accounts.
• Develop writing skills beneficial to clients through coverage delivery and other client-facing written work.
• Share coverage result updates with clients to showcase success.
• Ensure client-facing documents like WIP documents, coverage logs, and reports are accurate and up to date.
• Own sections on client calls, prepare agendas, and document and circulate actions.
• Build relationships with clients under the supervision of the account lead.

Growth

• Contribute to new business campaigns by identifying brands and businesses that could benefit from our services.
• Communicate successes and issues effectively to Account Managers.
• Support junior colleagues such as Interns and Junior Account Executives as needed.

Industry knowledge

• Start building your network by arranging meetings with journalists, influencers, and key figures relevant to your sector, converting meetings into opportunities for clients.

Agency responsibilities

• Participate in agency activities and initiatives, including training, social events, and seminars.
• Attend role-specific training through the PHA Academy.

What will you get?

Our extensive benefits package rewards your hard work. Highlights include:

• Long-service awards, gifts, and an increasing holiday allowance from your second anniversary.
• Enhanced parental leave, paid antenatal care, fertility treatment leave, and flexible return options.
• Recognition schemes like the £500 wow bonus, new business bonuses, talent referral, and monthly awards.
• Wellbeing initiatives including a £1,000 healthcare cash scheme, early Friday finishes, wellness hours, and flexible working.
• Cultural activities such as socials, sports, breakfasts, development days, and diversity forums.

If you're passionate about helping clients succeed and thrive in an environment that values openness, honesty, and diversity, we want to hear from you!

We offer opportunities to develop your talents, a voice that is heard, and a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from diverse ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ community members, individuals with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions, and those without private or university education. Please inform us via email if you require adjustments during the application process.