PR Senior Account Executive
Build on your PR experience and take greater ownership of international B2B campaigns with this Senior Account Executive opportunity in London. This role is particularly well suited to an Account Executive who is ready to step up, develop their client management skills and progress their career within a specialist PR consultancy.
Company Overview
The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of a specialist B2B public relations consultancy working with businesses across the global logistics, supply chain and technology sectors. Based near Southwark and Borough Market, the consultancy delivers international communications campaigns and offers a collaborative environment where PR professionals can develop their skills, gain exposure to global clients and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Professional development is an important part of the culture, with structured training, industry membership, networking opportunities and dedicated time for continued learning.
Job Overview
As a Senior Account Executive, you will support the day to day delivery of PR campaigns across a portfolio of international B2B clients. You'll work closely with experienced PR professionals across media relations, content creation, campaign delivery, events and client management.
This is an ideal opportunity for an Account Executive with previous PR experience who is ready to progress into a Senior Account Executive position. You'll be given the opportunity to take greater responsibility for client accounts while continuing to receive the training and support needed to develop towards Account Manager level.
There will also be opportunities to attend client meetings, industry events and other activities internationally as part of the Senior Account Executive role.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Supporting the day to day delivery of B2B PR campaigns for international clientsDrafting press releases, case studies, media pitches, campaign updates and other communications contentResearching news stories, industry developments and trends to identify opportunities for clientsBuilding and maintaining targeted media listsDeveloping relationships with journalists and carrying out proactive media outreachPitching stories and securing relevant media opportunities for clientsMonitoring media coverage and supporting the preparation of campaign reportsAttending client meetings and helping to manage actions, deadlines and campaign prioritiesCoordinating interviews, events and other media opportunitiesWorking collaboratively with the wider PR team across multiple client accountsKeeping up to date with developments across the media, PR, logistics, supply chain and technology sectorsTaking on increasing responsibility for client accounts as your experience developsHere are the skills you'll need:
Previous experience working as an Account Executive within PRA desire to progress into a Senior Account Executive position and take on greater responsibilitySome practical experience of media relations and pitching stories to journalistsStrong written communication skills with excellent attention to detailConfidence researching and writing engaging content for different audiencesGood organisational and time management skillsAbility to prioritise tasks across multiple campaigns and deadlinesA collaborative approach and willingness to learn from experienced colleaguesConfidence asking questions, contributing ideas and communicating with clientsA genuine interest in news, media, business, communications and public relationsPrevious logistics, supply chain or technology experience would be beneficial but is not essentialWork Permissions
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Here are the benefits of this job:
Salary of £33,000, dependent on experienceFour days per week working from the London office, with Fridays working from homeClear career progression from Senior Account Executive towards Account ManagerMembership of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)Dedicated time each week for continued professional developmentRegular professional training and networking opportunitiesOpportunities for international travelPension schemeBUPA Cash PlanCycle to Work SchemePaid break between Christmas and New YearRegular team socialsErgonomic office facilities, bike storage and free tea and coffeeCentral London location close to Southwark station and Borough MarketOpportunity to work on international campaigns across logistics, supply chain and technology
A career in B2B public relations provides the opportunity to develop valuable expertise across communications, media relations, business strategy and client management. Working as a Senior Account Executive across global logistics, supply chain and technology clients can provide particularly strong exposure to industries undergoing significant transformation. For an ambitious Account Executive, this Senior Account Executive position offers a clear opportunity to strengthen your PR expertise, build international experience and develop the skills required to progress towards Account Manager and more senior consultancy positions.