PR Account Director
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| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Reading |
| Area | 232,185,200,204,231,207 |
| Sector | 14 |
| Salary | 38000 |
| Start Date | asap |
| Telephone | 07917785955 |
| Job Ref | VS778464 |
| Job Views | 184 |
- Description
- Account Director – maternity contract 9 months
Reading
£38000
Our client based in Reading is looking for an experienced Account Director to join their successful team.
Role Objective:
The interim account director will head up a number of accounts across the agency, working with the
SAM/AM to develop a PR programme based on client expectations. Ultimately accountable for the
actions of the whole team, so must be aware of any potential issues with the day-to-day running of
the account and ensure the team is motivated and has the necessary skills and resources to
succeed. The account director is also involved in securing new business opportunities and working
with a team to deliver successful pitches and PR proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
Account responsibilities:
• Plan, develop and oversee the execution of PR strategies to support the objectives of the client’s
business, within agreed timescales and budgets to ensure the account remains stable and
profitable
• Hold regular client review meetings to review the PR strategy and ensure it complements
business and marketing objectives and plans
• Identify opportunities to increase fee income and sell additional services to clients, through
additional ongoing activity or project work
• Ensure rigorous quality control is maintained in all work produced by the account team, and
guidelines are adhered to
• Provide messaging and marketing support for clients as appropriate
• Speak regularly with clients to ensure they are happy and to discuss any potential issues or a
need to reset expectations etc
Skills & Experience:
The interim AD will ideally possess the following attributes:
Key Skills:
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate individuals to exceed client expectations.
• Good listener and approachable
• Creativity, energy and enthusiasm
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Display autonomy and accountability; be able to make a decision.
• Strong relationships with all target media, including national and online press
• Self - motivation and a persuasive manner
• Proven spoken and written communication skills across a variety of areas
• Enhanced 'people skills', able to adapt to a range of audiences both internally and externally
• Thorough understanding of clients business and their market.
• Consistent professional manner
• Proven presentation and negotiation skills
Educational Qualifications:
Minimum level required: Degree-level or Equivalent
If you feel that this is you then please call the Rocking Zebra Recruitment Team today or send your CV to us.
Rocking Zebra want to offer you the best service possible and we urge you to follow up your application with a phone call to discuss why you believe you are a best fit for the role. We will endeavour to respond to your call and application within 3 days however if you have not heard from us in that time you have not been successful for this opportunity. Do not give up keep your eye on our website for other suitable roles. Good Luck!
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