Account manager - communications

Four Communications; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications agency seeks experienced account managers to join their team. Candidates should have three-plus years of proven success in integrated campaigns, particularly within real estate and lifestyle sectors. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative and supportive environment, with a focus on delivering innovative PR and communication strategies.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Defined career path and growth opportunities

Central location in east London

Access to internal training schemes

Qualifications

• Three-plus years of experience in agency or in-house communications.
• Proven track record of delivering successful campaigns.
• Comfortable in traditional and digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communication strategies.
• Manage client relationships and deliver behavior change through campaigns.
• Work on new business pitches and collaborate with multiple teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Account handling

Communication skills

Creative pitching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Job description

We have a number of roles for account managers in our London team for communications specialists who can think bigger and deliver wider. We’re looking for high achievers with proven track records in delivering meaningful change through their campaigns.

Successful candidates will have three-plus years of experience in agency or in-house, working on integrated campaigns. They will be comfortable in traditional and digital communications, and in working with creative, media planning and content specialists to deliver behaviour change.

We are looking for people with sector expertise in our lifescapes practice, with experience in destinations, real estate, lifestyle, culture and retail. We are also interested in financial services specialists, particularly with experience in asset management and institutional investment.

You will be a proactive communications professional with a strong background in account and client relations management, media relations and content development.

You will have an excellent understanding and proven track record of delivering and implementing successful PR and communications strategies. You should be used to working on integrated, multi-channel campaigns and have a strong sense of media appetite and delivery. The ideal candidate will also have a robust book of media, influencer and industry contacts. Creative and inspiring, you will have a natural sense of what’s new and what will garner media coverage and social media buzz.

You will be working on fully integrated campaigns with various teams across Four and will have the opportunity to get involved in regular new business pitches as well as having access to internal training schemes. You will be a key player within the team with room to progress quickly if you demonstrate the right skills and tenacity.

If you are passionate about communications and ready to make an impact, apply now.

What are we looking for?

• Proven track record of creating and delivering successful campaigns from start to finish
• Strategic thinking in both the development and implementation of campaign development/annual plans
• Strong understanding and excellent relationships with consumer and trade media relevant for real estate, destination and personal finance clients
• Ability to write effectively and persuasively, producing strong pitches, briefs, and media materials
• Extensive experience in account handling, strong project / campaign / event management skills, budgeting, planning and people management expertise
• Excellent communication skills and ability to express winning ideas clearly and convincingly in meetings and presentations
• Experience in building excellent client relationships through demonstration of knowledge and expertise of the sector
• Commercially astute and able to direct a portfolio of clients’ accounts profitably
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate a team to exceed client expectations
• Excellent team/cross-practice/company-wide communication skills

Measurement & evaluation:

• Evidence of delivering KPI frameworks for campaigns exhibiting a strong understanding of campaign measurement

New business:

• Experience working on new business pitches, taking briefs, and developing creative responses working alongside the senior team
• Pitching skills and a proven track record of helping to put together and present pitches

Future-ready

• Comfortable with using responsible AI to improve efficiency, super-power your delivery and imagine new approaches to client campaigns
• Ready to work with our AI team to develop new skills and work at the forefront of AI in communications

What we offer you

• A supportive, sociable and inclusive work environment which supports creativity, individuality and excellence
• Exposure to key clients within real estate, destinations and personal finance
• A defined career path with opportunities for growth across our business
• The opportunity to learn new skills and specialise
• A central east-London location with hybrid-working policy

Equality and diversity statement

We are proud of our diverse community at Four and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world in which we live. We strive to improve our diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from minority and under-represented groups.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. To the extent possible, we remove this information from CVs submitted to managers during the assessment process.