Halpern - Senior Account Executive, Beauty & Wellbeing (London)

Diary Directory Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in London is seeking a Senior Account Executive for their Beauty & Wellbeing division. This role focuses on media relations, influencer engagement, and client management, requiring strong PR skills and a proactive attitude. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of agency experience in the beauty sector and a keen interest in market trends.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of agency experience in beauty PR preferred.
• Strong understanding of the beauty industry and media landscape.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with beauty journalists and influencers.
• Assist in developing strategic PR plans aligned with client goals.
• Guide junior team members to maximize productivity.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Media relations

Influencer engagement

Time-management

Interest in trends

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

PR analytics tools

Job description

Halpern - Senior Account Executive, Beauty & Wellbeing (London)

Date Posted: Friday 23rd May 2025

About Halpern: Halpern is an entrepreneurial, mid-size agency with a start-up approach, backed by WPP, the world's largest network of global advertisers. We are partners in The&Partnership, a global group of agencies specializing in creative, strategy, experiential, production, social, and paid media. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

Key Personal Attributes:

• 2-3 years of agency experience, preferably in beauty PR.
• Strong understanding of the beauty industry and media landscape.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with media and influencers.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Resourceful and solution-oriented problem-solving approach.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Interest in current affairs and trends.
• Proficiency in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and PR analytics tools.
• Desire for continuous learning and professional growth.

Media Relations & Influencer Engagement:

• Develop and maintain relationships with beauty journalists, influencers, and media outlets.
• Secure media coverage through proactive pitching and outreach.
• Create press materials like press releases and media lists.
• Manage influencer partnerships and product seeding programs, analyze ROI.
• Attend media appointments and support team in media database management.

Client Management:

• Assist in developing strategic PR plans aligned with client goals.
• Plan and execute PR activities, manage budgets and deadlines.
• Act as a key contact for clients, providing strategic advice.
• Prepare reports and lead event planning.
• Manage budgets, suppliers, and contractual negotiations.

Team and Self Management:

• Contribute ideas and manage workload effectively.
• Keep managers informed and prioritize tasks.
• Guide junior team members to maximize productivity.

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