Account Manager - PR Financial Services

We have an excellent opportunity for a proactive senior account manager who would be part of a 6 person team. The company are consistently growing and you would be part of top ranked agency team. The ideal candidate would have previous experience running a team, being able to show they are capable of delegating work whilst taking responsibility of their team.

Specific responsibilities:Predominant focus on retained fin-tech, finserve, blockchain and professional services clientsDeputise for senior team members as necessary, working pragmatically on own initiativeImplement and monitor performance of day-to-day client communications programmesGenerate and sell-in creative ideas for clients – take the initiative to drive the story, making sure it is aligned with the clients’ business objectivesProvide meaningful contribution to development of client communications programmes and supporting the team to identify touchpoints for clients, always ensuring high quality deliveryDraft materials for internal, client and external consumption that require minimal to no amendmentsSource and analyse market intelligence for clients and new business generation of the businessConduct background research and help with development of new business pitchesNetworking – maintaining and growing relevant media and corporate advisory contacts (access to corporate expenses)Assist with the development of junior members of the team, being an internal ambassador for the company to ensure core values and best practice are adoptedCommit to progress and undertake trainingJoin new business pitches and support proposalsSkills:Strong communication skills, including forming relationships, writing and presentingStrong understanding of corporate and trade communications and the delivery channels for communications to a variety of client stakeholders – especially media and socialAbility to multi-task, prioritise work streams and delegate tasks accordingly; calm under pressureUnderstanding the influence of complementary communications disciplines to client work – identifying avenues of monetising on multi-disciplinary offeringA confident, natural communicator with high attention to detail and an analytical approachCommitted to delivering work of the highest qualityResourceful and entrepreneurial