B 2 B Account Manager - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Seymour John

Seymour John
Seymour John
Verified Company
Cheltenham, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description

B 2 B Account Manager | Cheltenham - hybrid | Permanent | £40,000 - £45,000

The Company


My client is in the advertising sector and due to their success are recruiting an Account Manager into their busy team.


The Opportunity
We're looking for a tenacious, inquisitive, switched-on Account Manager to join our friendly, hard-working team.

You'll be building the reputations of some of the UK's biggest and most important names in a rapidly changing world.


JOB SUMMARY

  • Based in our Cheltenham office, you'll work principally with our valued corporate and businesstobusiness clients, unearthing stories and crafting features, case studies, press releases and social media content.
  • You will have responsibility for driving forward a portfolio of varied accounts simultaneously, backed by an Account Director and the wider team.
  • You will own the campaign or project strategy defined in the original programme, leading and motivating the team to achieve this.
  • This pivotal role is the eyes and ears of the team, scouting out issues, opportunities and potential issues, both internally and externally.
  • You'll ensure everyone on the account is aware of their priorities, delivers on time, on target and to the right standard, achieving the overall objectives to a high standard of quality.
  • You will also work with our consultation and engagement clients on projects that are vital to society, for example new sources of renewable energy. You'll deliver online and inperson engagement programmes with stakeholders and local communities, includingproducing suites of printed and digital materials and delivering events.
  • You'll be contributing to clients' businesses on a strategic level, showing an understanding of their commercial environment and the issues that might affect them.
  • You'll have a willingness to work flexibly as required, often under pressure, including travel as needed within the UK for client meetings and events.
  • The opportunity to acquire the skills and qualities to build a career with us through promotion to Account Director and beyond.

Personal Profile

Ideally you will:

  • Essential to have B2B/Renewable energy experience.
  • Have between four and eight years' experience in Public Relations or a closely related field.
  • Have successfully dealt with all aspects of a communications or engagement campaign/project, having driven it forward and ensuring its delivery.
  • Adept at turning complex information into fresh, engaging content for audiences including the media, stakeholders, the general public and online.
  • Ability to skilfully and sensitively with both clients and journalists to negotiate quality positive coverage that helps achieve agreed objectives.
  • An interest in and understanding of local and national politics and current affairs.
  • Ability to work flexibly as part of a tightknit team to meet often demanding deadlines.
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills, with good presentation, consultation and negotiation abilities
  • Confidence, tact, and a professional and friendly manner.
  • Strong organisational and time management capabilities, bringing good business sense and the ability to work to budgets.
  • Good 'people skills', for working with a range of colleagues and clients.

How you'll be rewarded:

  • You can expect an attractive competitive salary, 25 day's leave per year (including three days to be taken between Christmas and the News Year).
  • Training and development support including formal and informal training
  • We have a flexible working policy, with staff typically in the office two to four days a week in the office.
  • You'll be supplied with all the equipment you require to work from home and elsewhere.
  • Employer contribution pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Access to employee support, care, and assistance helplines
  • BUPA
  • Salary sacrifice cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
  • Profit share
For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy
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