PR Account Manager (B2B)

An award-winning digital agency in Manchester is on the lookout for a talented B2B Account Manager, covering traditional PR and content creation.

You will be bright, driven and commercially aware looking after a portfolio of clients in the tech, cyber, and financial sectors in addition to the food and beverage, packaging and sustainability sectors.

With a minimum of three years agency experience, you will be comfortable managing clients and suppliers at all levels.

This is a 'hands-on' role. You will be well organised and on-the-ball and understand how to deliver campaigns effectively and profitably. You will know your way around status reports, coverage reporting and social media scheduling and as a natural writer, you will be able to turn your hand to any type of copy.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop strategic client partnerships, and take day-to-day ownership of campaigns, supporting the team to deliver varied communications programmes in a range of sectors.
• Drive productivity across the team and maximise the profitability of your client portfolio.
• Create, manage and implement strategic and tactical activities on client accounts.
• Use the news agenda to create opportunities for commentary and media coverage.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with sector journalists and influencers.
• Produce high-quality and engaging written content, and distribute it via the appropriate channels.
• Provide line management for up to three account executives.
• Support and coach junior staff members and share your skills and knowledge with the business.
• Maintain CPD accreditation with CIPR.
• Support the new business programme by identifying opportunities for growth with existing clients, identifying prospects, and co-developing / delivering new business proposals and pitches.

About You:

• Proven professional and relevant B2B communications consultancy experience including a minimum of three years agency experience which must include account management.
• Experience working on traditional and digital media campaigns in addition to producing varied content for B2B campaigns.
• A natural 'chameleon' who can switch sectors, writing style and focus to meet individual client needs.
• Skilled communicator who can quickly build rapport and develop long-term relationships with senior industry figures, clients and suppliers.
• A dedicated team player who can collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations.
• Confident in managing junior team members' performance, productivity and coaching where required.
• Comfortable with hybrid working (3 days office based, 2 days from home).
• Willingness and ability to travel

What Next?

If you feel you'd be suited to this role as an Account Manager, please press "apply" or reach out directly by contacting / (phone number removed)