Senior Account Manager: Corporate & Issues

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their renowned corporate team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work with globally recognized brands, tackling significant issues and leading innovative campaigns. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PR agency experience, showcasing their ability to manage client accounts confidently and effectively. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, driving team performance and exceeding client expectations. If you're passionate about strategic communications and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a top-tier agency.

Benefits

Generous salary package

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PR agency experience at Account Manager or Senior Account Manager level.
• Ability to lead client accounts and manage junior teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal teams and advise clients on business-critical issues.
• Drive growth of the practice and shape an industry-leading team.

Skills

PR agency experience

Client account management

Strategic thinking

Media and influencer contacts

Campaign management

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook

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Senior Account Manager: Corporate & Issues, London

Client:

Capstone Hill Search

Location:

London, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

996c52d6b6ac

Job Views:

119

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a top 20 famous large integrated communications agency that is known as "the agency to work for", is looking for an ambitious SAM for their corporate team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in being a component part of campaigns which give national profile to globally famous brands from a corporate advisory and issues perspective.

The role includes leading internal teams, advising clients on business-critical issues, supporting with executive profiling and strat comms including advising on sensitive issues – from obesity (food & drink client) to the implication of AI (lifestyle tech client) for your famous clients.

You will also help drive the growth of the practice and shape an industry-leading team in a collaborative and fun environment. You will be able to actively demonstrate:

• Relevant experience in a top London or major regional PR agency
• An ability to lead client accounts from the moment you arrive, exuding confidence so that the team buys into you, clients respect your counsel and new business prospects want you working on their business
• A collaborative nature and ability to manage junior teams effectively whilst driving high standards of performance across your accounts as well as managing your senior team by reporting relevant issues up before they become a problem
• An excellent calibre of media and influencer contacts and an ability to lead from the front when it comes to sell ins and strategic media / influencer planning
• Proven ability to lead small-mid sized new business pitches from start to finish, and the ability to sell creatively and demonstrate strategic thinking as well as account handling basics

You will have:

• 5+ years' strong PR agency experience and currently at Account Manager or Senior Account Manager level
• Knowledge of handling complex stakeholder landscapes and managing serious issues on behalf of clients
• Experience of running inter-agency teams is desirable
• Ability to apply strategic thinking / solutions to client challenges across the business, the ability to tailor ideas and pitches to different audiences and create routes to engagement that are relevant to the clients
• Demonstrate expertise in channels beyond editorial media, and knowledge in how to engage target audiences (with organic and paid content) on platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
• Proven experience in driving organic growth by understanding client needs and creating campaigns that they want to buy
• A strong writer - skilled at turning your hand to press releases, content pieces, media pitches as well as assisting with client and new business proposals
• A desire to consistently exceed client expectations in the development and delivery of client communications strategies for which you will be responsible

In addition to joining one of the most award-winning and famous London agencies and a generous package depending on experience, you will receive: