Reports to: Account Director / Associate Director

Working pattern: Hybrid

The role

A multi-award-winning B2B communications consultancy is looking for an Account Manager to join its team. This is a replacement hire for someone who can take ownership of a varied client portfolio across tech, sustainability, aviation and manufacturing, and hit the ground running from day one.

The consultancy holds PRCA's CMS Gold Standard accreditation and is ranked among the UK's Top 150 B2B PR agencies. There's a genuine standard of work here, and real structure around career progression.

What you'll be doing

Day-to-day account management

• Developing strong client relationships and taking ownership of account success
• Creating, managing and implementing strategic and tactical activities across client accounts
• Monitoring media to keep on top of client issues and identify commentary opportunities
• Building and maintaining relationships with sector journalists and influencers
• Producing high-quality written content and distributing it via appropriate channels
• Briefing and managing third party suppliers and partners
• Updating clients and team on performance via status reports, weekly catch-ups and review meetings
• Supporting junior staff and contributing to their development
• Maintaining CPD accreditation with CIPR

New business

• Upselling to existing clients and identifying new business opportunities
• Co-developing and delivering new business pitches and credentials presentations
• Contributing ideas for current and new client campaigns

What they're looking for

• 18 to 24 months at Senior Account Executive level or above in a B2B communications consultancy (essential)
• Experience across traditional and digital media campaigns
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A natural writer who can adapt style and tone across sectors
• Confident communicator who can build rapport quickly
• Team player who's comfortable collaborating across two office locations
• Solid presentation skills and comfortable supporting junior team members
• Aviation, tech or telecoms experience is an advantage, though not a dealbreaker