Account Manager, Financial Services Pr - London, United Kingdom - Alexander James Recruitment

Alexander James Recruitment

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is a fast paced financial services PR agency.

The team needs to hire an experienced Account Manager ideally with previous PR agency experience but you absolutely must have a passion for financial services.

I dea l l y their new team member will be:

Energetic, positive and inquisitive
A proactive and creative thinker
An excellent communicator both verbal and written
Organised and efficient
Able to work to deadlines and cope positively with time pressure
Prepared to roll up their sleeves as and when necessary
Au fait with a range of PR and marketing communications activities, including social media
Able to work as part of a team, but also be able to selfmotivate and take ownership of individual projects and tasks
Experienced in the UK financial market ideally (although industry training can be provided)

T a sks will include:

Working with the team to develop PR and marketing plans and strategies and to implement activity
Liaising with clients and attending client meetings and events
Building connections and relationships with journalists, clients and industry peers
Researching, writing, proofreading and issuing copy including press releases, articles and blogs
Identifying relevant press stories and journalist interests for clients, as well as arranging interviews and commentary
Securing opportunities for clients in all relevant publications
Keeping up to date with key industry and legislative dates
Undertaking relevant market research in a variety of areas
Analysing and evaluating media coverage and preparing client reports
Willingness to network and provide occasional organisation and support with events, such as press breakfasts and client seminars

T h e Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus additional day for birthday
Annual bonus scheme
Company pension scheme
Season ticket loan
Flexible working arrangements

Working here is interesting and challenging and the rest of team take a real pride in delivering great results for their clients so you will need to do the same.

The team has a great culture and a very consultative approach.