A UK Top 150 Communications agency is looking for an experienced Account Manager to work on high profile B2B accounts. Industry leading agency, excellent progression prospects and a welcoming, social team await.

The Agency

This top UK agency are the global leaders in providing communications campaigns to their specialist client base. Based out of brilliantly furnished offices in a desirable regional location, the agency is recognised by PR week as being in the top 150 agencies in the UK and they are continuing to grow well even in these uncertain times. With a strong track record for training and development, many of their staff have been with them for much of their careers and anyone joining can expect a welcoming, social and rewarding atmosphere with plenty of opportunity for advancement.

The Role

This role will be well suited to any Senior Executive or Manager level Communications/PR candidate who's looking for a role with personal and professional development prospects. The role will see the successful candidate acting as a primary point of contact for clients as well as overseeing Media Relations and content creation on a regular basis. Objectives of the role include:

• Manage Multiple communications projects of varying scope and size.
• Combine creativity with research and industry knowledge to identify new hooks, angles and thought leaderships themes that deliver for clients
• Mentor Junior staff members to ensure they can develop and thrive
• Become a trusted point of contact for Clients.

What's in it for you?

As a steadily expanding, privately-owned company, the agency offers significant opportunities for long-term career development. A stable, long standing global client base also provides potential for international travel. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PR professional to work with high profile, innovative clients in an agency renowned for developing staff. There is an attractive package on offer here too, Including:

• New Business commission scheme (typically 9%)
• Childcare scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Funding for training and development
• Macbook for each employee
• Access to Perkbox rewards

Promotional Products Account Manager

£35,000 - £45,000 Commission

An industry leading promotional merchandising company are looking for experienced account handlers. Global brands, strong earning potential and plenty of prospects await…

The Company

This central London company are one of the top businesses in their sector. Specialising in the design, production and delivery of promotional products for multiple sectors, they work with over 20 of the World's most valuable brands in sectors including, automotive, finance, food, logistics, technology and retail. The company is proud of its office and work place environment and the large team are a welcoming, diverse and social group. The business continues to perform well - even in uncertain times - and as a result of this growth the company is very keen to speak with experienced Account Managers in the promotional merchandising industry.

The Role

This is an important role for the business and will see the successful candidate working across several key global clients to foster lasting relationships and maximize revenue opportunities. You'll work with top brands from the start and the commission scheme on offer presents very strong earning potential. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain relationships within all key departments for assigned clients, including sales, marketing and procurement contacts.
• Understand client business initiatives, sales and marketing strategy, sales distribution channel, procurement process, brand strategy, brand identity guidelines, event schedules, ad campaigns, anniversaries, product introductions, in order to proactively present product ranges and secure merchandise orders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company's product lines and processes, sales philosophy, and industry conditions to provide innovative support and technical assistance to customers.

The Opportunity

This company are extremely well backed and form part of large global group. They have a commitment to work environment and staff well-being, offer strong progression opportunities, work from home is available and the commission scheme on offer is highly attractive. If you're keen to join a role with potential in a business that's going places, then this role should appeal to you...

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Opportunity to join a UK top 150 communications agency. Excellent role for any junior PR professional with industry experience who's looking to enter an industry leading agency who value their staff and offer strong prospects.

The Agency

This Oxfordshire based PR agency are the global leaders in providing communications services to their specialist client base. Based out of brilliantly furnished offices in a desireable location, the agency is recognised by PR week as being in the top 150 agencies in the UK and they are continuing to grow well even in these uncertain times. With a strong track record for training and development, many of their staff have been with them for much of their careers and anyone joining can expect a welcoming, social and rewarding atmosphere.

The Role

This Account Executive role is vital for the agency and will see the successful candidate supporting Account Managers with content writing, media relations and client interaction. To be considered for this role you will need some expereince (6 months) in journalism, PR or communications and must be confident in your ability to write long and short form content. Responsibilities inlude:

• Writing high quality copy and press releases
• Supporting the delivery of communications campaigns with proactivity and creativity
• Displaying a sound understanding of social and digital media when working on integrated campaigns
• Fostering strong client relationships.
• Keeping up to date with industry trends and relevant news

What's in it for you?

As a steadily expanding, privately-owned company, the agency offers significant opportunities for long-term career development. A stable, long standing global client base also provides potential for international travel. This is an excellent opportunity for a prospective candidate to get a foothold in a highly-respected PR agency, develop their skills and rise through the ranks. There is an attractive package on offer here too, Including:

• New Business commission scheme (typically 9%)
• Childcare scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Funding for training and development
• Macbook for each employee
• Access to perkbox rewards

Fantastic chance for a driven and enthusiastic New Business Manager to join a market research agency right at the top of their game!

The agency is nearing the 50 headcount and works with some of the world's largest tech-focused brands to provide engaging and actionable insights to their clients. The working environment is superb, and they have a very active social side with vibrant and open-plan offices. Staff turnover is low, due to the work-life balance that they provide in an exciting and fast-paced environment.

What do they do?

They are an independent market research agency that delivers engaging & actionable insight to some of the world's largest technology brands. They have continued to see significant growth over the last 4 years and punch well above their weight whilst delivering bespoke research and expert client advice. They have an excellent reputation within the industry with plenty of inbound sales

What they would like from you.

• You will need experience in sales and account management within the market research sector and have an affinity for the B2B technology sector.
• You will be passionate about developing new business opportunities and be driven in achieving financial targets and other goals
• Strong knowledge of market research methods, terminology and practices.
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• An ability to collaborate constructively with others on developing accounts, opportunities, marketing campaigns and new products
• Able to prioritise effectively
• Driven to achieve financial targets and wider engagement goals

What's in it for you?

You can expect to receive an excellent basic salary, a competitive quarterly 30% bonus, cool open-plan office with free parking, regular social events, paid for monthly lunches.
Finally, it's an opportunity to work for a company that truly promotes work-life balance and the opportunity to be a part of an exciting company that will push and support you to move forward in your career with the freedom to express yourself within the role.

If you have experience in the sourcing and sale of promotional products, this company will be interested in speaking to you...

They provide promotional products and incentives to some of the world's biggest online gaming companies. Based in Central London and growing fast, they offer a fun, fast paced working environment where staff are rewarded for their efforts.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the production process
• Ensure that the production is cost effective
• Maintaining an electronic filing system.
• Managing the work of account executive
• Liaise with different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers
• Manage clients purchases from initial quote stage through to order fulfilment
• Providing formal quotations
• Calculate percentages and negotiate with suppliers to receive the most competitive quotes
• Source and supply merchandise from factories worldwide
• Effective organizational skills and resolving administrative problems.
• Ensuring files are invoiced in right time frame, checking supplier invoice against order.

Requirements

• Understanding of Promotional Merchandise or have experience in buying (3 years' experience)
• Understanding of Far east sourcing, currency and logistics
• Proficient inf Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent customer service and computer skills.
• Negotiating Skills.
• Good telephone and communication skills and a good standard of written and spoken English
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Adept at managing clients over the phone
• Good time management, organisational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Excellent computer skills, with experience of Word, Excel, and databases.
• Enjoy working in a team environment and able to get on well with all people at all levels.
• Creative with ability to deliver ideas around custom products

What's in it for you?

This is an exciting time for a company that has never been so busy. Having recently moved to new offices, they are looking to hire at least two new client services staff to manage their ever increasing workload. On top of an excellent basic salary, you can expect to receive

• Generous bonus paid quarterly based on GP
• 25 days holiday
• Early finish on a Friday
• Flexible working arrangements
• Company phone and laptop
• Contributory pension
• Regular company funded days/nights out
• Clear career development plan
• Regular pay reviews

For further information please contact & apply now.

An Award-Winning, Luxury Travel PR agency with an outstanding global client portfolio and a social, close-nit team is looking for an PR Account Manager with consumer experience...

The Agency

For over ten years this award winning agency has been providing the highest quality bespoke campaigns for its enviable client base in luxury travel. Working with the highest quality resorts and hotel chains, the agency work with clients from central europe and the medditerainian all the way to the far east and beyond. Their expanding team are as welcoming and social as they are excellent at what they do. That being said, you can expect a realfamily feel at this agency, something that contriubtes a great deal to their extremely low staff turnover. It's an exctiing time for the agency at present and further growth of the business has meant they now have need of a another PR Account Manager...

The Role

As a PR Account Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional public relations support to the agency's clients, supporting Account Directors on new business ventures and helping to develop junior colleagues. Travel PR experience is a bonus but it not a requirement, all the agency ask, is you have akeen interest in working with travel clients and you have consumer PR experience (agency side). Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for client servicing, planning and building long term relationships with clients.
• Execute and manage a full range of account work, ensuring that allocated tasks and projects are completed on time and addressing any barriers in a positive manner
• To act (on some accounts) as the key client contact building lasting relationships with clients
• To be able to put together meaningful PR plans with only minimal amends from senior team members
• Ensure that clients receive value for money, and that their business, as well as PR objectives drive all campaign work.

The Opportunity

This is an ideal role for an experienced consumer PR professional looking for a welcoming agency who truly value their staff. The agency is highly respected, have an outstanding portfolio of clients and are enjoying an exciting time. International Travel to some exquisite locations is a part of the role as well as the opportunitiy to work alongside some highly experienced industry experts.

If you think you have the experience this agency would value please get in touch (in full confidence)