Public Affairs Account Director, Paris

Hanson Search; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications consultancy is seeking an ambitious public affairs professional to manage client accounts and drive growth across sectors like energy and transport. The role involves overseeing public affairs accounts, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring seamless client communication. Ideal candidates should possess a strong understanding of politics and client management skills, along with exceptional communication abilities. Join a dynamic team that values professionalism and creativity.

Qualifications

• Strong grasp of politics and policy development processes.
• Experience in managing client accounts and budgets.
• Exceptional networking and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee public affairs accounts and provide strategic guidance.
• Main client liaison ensuring seamless communication.
• Create political briefing materials and manage correspondence.

Skills

Public affairs expertise

Political and policy development knowledge

Client account management

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Our client is a global integrated communications consultancy, currently experiencing rapid growth in France. They are dedicated to developing their business in a meaningful and sustainable manner, making this a highly exciting time to become part of their team.

They are seeking an ambitious public affairs professional to manage client accounts and drive business growth across variety of sectors: energy, transport, agri-food, real estate etc. You would be leading French and international client accounts independently with multiple target audiences, requiring a strong ability to take charge, discern client requirements and proactively address them.

Additionally, they foster a creative and dynamic environment that highly regards every team member. Joining their team provides the successful candidate an opportunity to become part of a company that embodies forward-looking culture and nurturing atmosphere defined by professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing prominent public affairs accounts, providing effective account management and strategic guidance.
• Acting as the main client liaison on a day-to-day basis, ensuring seamless communication and support.
• Leading client meetings and offering expert political counsel to address their needs.
• Creating comprehensive political briefing materials and managing parliamentary correspondence.
• Nurturing and expanding client relationships; identifying potential leads and areas of growth with existing clients, as well as broader new business leads.
• Contributing to our department’s marketing strategy and participating in events.
• Training and guiding junior team members and contributing to company culture.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrates a strong grasp of both politics and policy development processes, preferably from a public affairs agency background.
• Previous experience in the public sector is a plus.
• Knowledge of managing day-to-day operations of client accounts, responding to client requests, delegating tasks and working with the senior team. Ability to manage clients’ budgets, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proficiently converts new business opportunities into revenue, showcasing commercial acumen.
• Exhibits exceptional problem-solving skills, creativity, and strategic thinking. Naturally curious, with a desire to stay up to date with the current industry trends.
• Displays excellent written and verbal communication abilities, along with confident networking skills.
• Acts as a supportive, motivational leader with a personal drive for the industry, adapting personal approach and maintaining composure in challenging situations.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting, then please get in touch with a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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