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Africa

Job description:

The Business Unit Director plays an essential role in the senior leadership team by providing strategic and operational input. We expect this person to possess strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions within the leadership team, delegate effectively, support initiatives, and remain accountable for the rollout of client campaigns within the PR and Comms agency across various sectors. They must undertake ongoing monitoring and assessment of best practice in the category, identifying opportunities for adoption. Attracting, retaining, and growing the best account management team in the industry is crucial, along with supporting knowledge transfer and upskilling through relevant learning channels. They will implement strategic initiatives, monitor workflow processes, optimise internal and external resource allocation, and excel in writing, pitching, and presenting. Ultimately, they will develop the account management team to create and seamlessly deliver integrated campaigns that meet client expectations and deliverables.

 

Requirements:

  • A relevant PR/ Comms/ Journalism degree or higher.
  • At least 9-12 years of relevant experience in the PR and Comms/ agency industry.
  • At least 5 years of experience in managing a team or leadership capacity.
  • Excellent writing, speaking and presenting skills.
  • Innovative, good problem solver.
  • Cultivate and maintain good client and media relations.

 

Key attributes:

  • Team player
  • Cultivate a collaborative management style
  • Work well in a diverse workforce hybrid environment 
  • Able to work well in a fast paced high pressured environment 
  • Assertive
  • Proactive
  • Strong innovation
  • Strong maintenance of client relations
  • Strong media relations
  • Meticulous with attention to detail
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Job description:

As an Account Manager, you will work collaboratively across various accounts and departments, analysing and researching industry and market trends. You must have strong media relations, excellent writing skills, and good pitching abilities. Your role includes maintaining and creating good client relations, monitoring feedback, and ensuring continuous improvement in client deliverables. Additionally, you will ensure contract compliance across the organisation.

 

Requirements:

  • A relevant PR/ Comms/ Journalism degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years in PR and Comms experience.
  • 4-7 years in B2B or tech client management.
  • Agency experience would be an advantage.

 

Key attributes:

  • Proven experience as a PR Account Manager, particularly with a focus on B2B, B2C, or Tech clients.
  • Strong understanding of the B2B media landscape and the ability to navigate industry-specific publications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated success in securing consistent media coverage through strategic pitching.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent time-management skills.
  • Team player with innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Client Management
  • Media Relations
  • Pitching and Story Development
  • Campaign and Strategy Execution
  • Monitoring and Reporting
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United Kingdom

Job description:

As an Account Manager, you will work collaboratively across various accounts and departments, analysing and researching industry and market trends. You must have strong media relations, excellent writing skills, and good pitching abilities. Your role includes maintaining and creating good client relations, monitoring feedback, and ensuring continuous improvement in client deliverables. Additionally, you will ensure contract compliance across the organisation.

 

Requirements:

  • A relevant PR/ Comms/ Journalism degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years in PR and Comms experience.
  • 4-7 years in B2B or tech client management.
  • Agency experience would be an advantage.

 

Key Attributes:

  • Proven experience as a PR Account Manager, particularly with a focus on B2B, B2C, or Tech clients.
  • Strong understanding of the B2B media landscape and the ability to navigate industry-specific publications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated success in securing consistent media coverage through strategic pitching.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent time-management skills.
  • Team player with innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Management
  • Media Relations
  • Pitching and Story Development
  • Campaign and Strategy Execution
  • Monitoring and Reporting
Apply now