Consumer PR Account Manager – Senior Account Manager

Black Cherry Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Statutory pension scheme

Company laptop

Summer hours

Structured development programme

Mentor access

Personal development fund £250/year

Regular socials / team building

Lunch & learn sessions

Peer-to-peer rewards

Job summary

Black Cherry Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced PR Account Manager/Senior Account Manager in Manchester. You will manage strategic PR plans across major consumer brands, coordinating with directors to deliver multi-channel campaigns and securing media placements.

The role emphasizes client liaison, crisis-ready communication, event planning, and ongoing media monitoring to demonstrate campaign impact and ROI within a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience working on big consumer brand clients in an agency or similar setting.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-channel campaigns across PR, social, influencer marketing and events.
• Strong understanding of PR strategies, media relations, and digital PR practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to craft engaging content and present convincingly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic PR plans to achieve KPIs.
• Drive the PR programme for all clients as laid out with the account director.
• Serve as main liaison between clients and the agency, ensuring clear objectives.
• Create press releases, pitches and materials to high standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, influencers and industry professionals.
• Monitor media coverage and provide insightful reports to clients.
• Plan and manage events for clients, including workshops, media and influencer events.

Skills

PR strategy

Media relations

Multi-channel campaigns

Content writing

Job description

Manchester/Hybrid

REF: BCHS405

This much loved and respected Manchester based PR Agency is looking to speak to PR Account Manager/Senior Account Managers looking for their next career move. They are looking for a PR Account Manager/Senior Account Managers to work across a mix of big brandconsumer clients.

Clients are cover tourist/leisure attractions, health, food and drink, retail, FMCG and interiors.

Aside from over 60 leading industry awards they are also officially recognised as by PR Week and Prolific North Top within their top 30 PR Agencies, their values are embedded into the agency’s day to day operations, and they regularly recognise and reward staff for demonstrating these values within their roles.

It’s really important that whoever joins their team fits these values and will match their passion, positivity and supportive culture, whilst delivering world class work.

The role is full-time and on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for –

• Develop and implement strategic PR plans to achieve KPIs
• Driving the PR programme for all clients as laid out in the agreed programme of activity with your account director
• Serve as the main liaison between clients and the agency, ensuring effective communication and understanding of client objectives
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify media opportunities, trends, and industry insights to achieve results
• Creating compelling press releases, media pitches, and other written materials ensuring they’re delivered to the highest standard
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts, influencers, and industry professionals to leverage partnerships and secure media placements
• Monitor and analyse media coverage, providing impactful reports to clients, demonstrating the value of our work
• Plan and manage the organisation of events ranging from workshops, photo calls, media and influencer events, round-tables etc. on behalf of clients.
• Assist the senior team in supporting clients during crisis situations – helping to develop crisis communication plans and monitoring media coverage and social channels
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging PR techniques, and new media platforms, continuously bringing fresh ideas to enhance clients’ PR strategies
• Lead meetings. Ensuring that preparation for the meeting is well organised and that account directors or seniors are fully briefed on meeting contents.
• Motivating and guiding the team of execs to provide the utmost level of client service
• Promoting our range of services and the expansion of business with existing clients
• Working with the senior team on new business briefs and pitches
• Ensuring projects are completed to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
• Staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends to continually enhance PR strategies

Essential experience required

• 3-4 years experience working on big consumer brand clients within an agency or similar environment
• Demonstrated experience of developing and implementing multi-channel creative campaigns across PR, social, influencer marketing and events, to achieve desired outcomes
• Strong understanding of PR strategies, media relations, and digital PR practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging content and deliver compelling presentations
• Complete understanding of how the media works in the particular areas in which you operate – the opportunities available and building relationships with journalists etc.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge and experience in PR for SEO – ability to generate backlinks from online coverage and optimise content, using search tools to inform your approach
• Proven experience of developing rigorous evaluation metrics and client reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of PR
• A creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and develop innovative PR campaigns
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, media contacts, and team members

As well as a competitive salary, you will also receive –

• 25 days holiday and your birthday off
• Statutory pension scheme
• Company laptop
• Summer hours – early finish throughout July and August
• A structured development programme
• Access to a dedicated mentor
• Personal development fund – £250 a year to spend on anything you want to develop an interest/ hobby/ life skill, non work related
• Regular socials / team building activities
• Monthly lunch and learn sessions featuring external experts
• Peer to peer reward system where points can be cashed in for vouchers, days off, meals out etc
• Discretionary annual company bonus scheme