Our client is a B2B Tech PR Agency who have an excellent opportunity for a PR Account Manager which offers real opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your career prospects.

This role is a hybrid / remote position – but you must live within travelling distance of London or Manchester and be able to commute to the office when required.  A full job specification will be sent to you on application.

About the company
Our client is a B2B Tech PR agency based in London and Manchester who support fast growing UK, US and European businesses with measurable digital PR campaigns that create, boost and nurture online brand awareness.  Operating since 1990, they are one of the UK's longest-serving B2B Tech PR agencies in B2B tech, providing media relations, digital PR campaigns, content creation, social media, market research, event support, and more.

About the role
As PR Account Manager, you will be a highly motivated, self-starter who has successfully run and managed campaigns in an agency setting. The role includes:

• Being involved in the strategic account management and campaign creation of multiple clients, team / personnel management, media relations, writing and reviewing press/ corporate material, and daily client liaison
• Working closely with company Directors as well as other employees and freelancers employed by the Consultancy
• Conducting yourself with a high level of professionalism at all times, setting a good example to your co-workers and clients
• Developing junior employees having the ability to provide constructive feedback and ensure your team remains motivated
• Showing willingness to go the extra distance to ensure that measurable results are achieved
• Positive account performance with the confidence to accept responsibility and the expertise to create and manage successful client campaigns

About the responsibilities
In the role of PR Account Manager you will be responsible for:

• Understanding client contracts and the financial impact each account assigned to you has on the business
• Ability to research/ demonstrate a full understanding of your client’s industry and ensure that your team tracks news alerts relating to your client and their key competitors
• Responsibility for PR plans, goal setting and managing the client relationship
• Regular contact with target media to generate press coverage opportunities and to develop positive on-going relationships with key journalists in trades, verticals and nationals.
• Writing, editing and proofing a variety of copy, from press releases, media alerts, blog posts, commentary, market reports, e-books, etc
• Understanding of client and internal reporting methods to the point of being able to train and coach new members of the team as to how the data is collected
• Managing relationships with external writers to receive verbal briefs from clients, prepare written briefs, coach and advise, then proof and approve copy prior to submitting it to the client

Core Accountabilities

• Client Engagement
• Digital and Social Media
• New Business Development
• People and Leadership

About you
To be successful for the role of PR Account Manager, you must have the following essential key skills:

• Degree or Masters in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field
• 2-3 years PR experience in an agency and/or B2B Technology PR
• Proven ability to generate media coverage, especially in higher tier B2B and National media
• Impeccable English grammar and punctuation and overall copywriting skills
• Active in social networking, especially on Twitter and LinkedIn, and a good understanding of the value social media brings to B2B PR
• A clear understanding of Google Analytics, its role within B2B PR measurement and the ability to research and present data from GA for client reporting
• Professional outlook – think and conduct yourself like a senior PR professional and be a role model to junior staff
• Experience of working across multiple clients and juggling demanding workloads
• Team working and communication abilities are essential, with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and able to work under own initiative
• Good understanding of the role of SEO for website content, how SEO impacts a website and how B2B PR can be used for SEO

About the salary
For the role of PR Account Manager there is a salary on offer of £28,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending upon experience.  Benefits include:

• Laptop, mobile phone and all the tech you need to do your job
• Access to private healthcare and discount schemes
• Generous holiday scheme, plus your birthday off
• Flexible/ Hybrid working
• Membership to CIPR
• Regular training with CIPR contributing to CPD
• Pension contributions
• Christmas & New Year shutdown
• Regular company events and team socials from fine dining and cocktail evenings to days out exploring different European cities

How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of PR Account Manager on behalf of the Hiring Company and your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to.   Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK.   Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted.  If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!



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