PR Senior Account Executive/Account Manager, ALEXANDER JAMES RECRUITMENT LTD

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent and fast-growing professional services PR agency in London is seeking a Senior Account Executive/Account Manager. This vibrant agency operates in a dynamic environment, working with an intellectually challenging client base. The ideal candidate will possess strong media relations skills, social media expertise, and the ability to inspire a team. You will manage a portfolio of clients while collaborating closely with directors and mentoring junior staff. This pivotal role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to the agency's ongoing success.

Qualifications

• Experience in law/professional services within an agency setting.
• Excellent media relations skills and social media expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and mentor junior staff members.
• Collaborate with the design team and assist with new business development.

Skills

Media Relations

Social Media Expertise

Client Handling

Leadership

Education

Top Academic Credentials

Job description

Our client is an independent and fast-growing professional services PR/communications agency based in a vibrant, media-rich district of London. They have an opportunity for a stellar Senior Account Executive/Account Manager to join their team. The agency operates in a fast-paced environment with an intellectually challenging client base, requiring a senior team member to lead effectively.

You will have experience in law/professional services within an agency setting, with excellent media relations skills, social media expertise, and top academic credentials. You should be a confident, capable client handler and a natural leader, managing a portfolio of four or five clients. The role demands confidence, capability, and the ability to inspire and empower your team.

In this role, you will:

1. Work alongside the Directors and wider team
2. Manage a portfolio of clients
3. Mentor junior staff members
4. Collaborate with the in-house design team and associates
5. Grow your client portfolio organically
6. Assist the directors with new business development activities

In return, you will receive a salary that reflects your experience and skills, likely in the range of £30,000 to £45,000. This vibrant agency considers this mid-level hire pivotal to its ongoing and future success.