Senior PR Account Director

Better placed recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

This is a first class opportunity for a proven PR Account Director to join an amazing business and team. Leading a number of client relationships, you will also head up a small team, leading from the front in terms of client strategy & growth, pitch work, team mentoring and industry leading PR & Comms.

This PR Account Director role sits within a wider integrated Agency offering and the business has built a strong reputation for creative output and their paid media channel capabilities.

A fantastic opportunity, great business, spot on culture, first class career opportunities.

The Role:

• Own the PR area of the business, team, clients and financial planning.
• Lead the client pitch and BD agenda.
• Own the senior client relationships and allocate team resources accordingly.
• Work with the wider leadership team on cross-team client development.
• Budget management for the business and clients.
• Team mentor, lead from the front and train, recruit and develop the team.

What’s needed:

• Engaging personality with a natural style with clients.
• Proven experience at PR Account Director level.
• Consumer and B2B experience ideally.
• Great team management skills, with experience to date.
• Organised, creative and strong attention to detail.
• Commercial in your approach, with the ability to spot an opportunity.
• New business experience with a story to tell of influencing strategy.

If you have worked within an integrated or PR Agency environment, looking for your next challenge or the step up to Senior PR Account Director, please get in contact for more details.