Account Executive or Account Manager

Job title:

Account Executive or Account Manager

Company

Michael Page

Job description

We are seeking an Account Executive/Account Manager (AE/AM) to provide support and assistance across clients to ensure that day-to-day handling and administrative requirements for particular clients are met. You’ll also need to provide: press and political monitoring; additional research capability (from desktopresearch and third-party sources); and to assist in the drafting of advice notes.The successful applicant will be able to:

• Assist with the delivery of specified tasks for assigned client accounts effectively; promoting trust and confidence in the relationship with my client;
• Help in the production of key account documents for Associate and Account Directors as required (advisory/briefing notes; media engagement outputs; briefing reports; speeches; and presentations);
• Contribute to and initiate new ideas and fresh thinking on client communications strategies and tactics;
• Draft written materials for clients as required (e.g. articles, speeches, op-eds, press releases);
• Oversee and supervise junior members of the team (e.g. Interns) as required;

Monitoring and analysis on relevant client accounts:

• Maintaining and updating a comprehensive ‘client monitoring matrix’, incorporating all required sources (press, parliamentary, on-line, EU, NGO, etc.) search terms, frequency, distribution, etc.
• Media and political monitoring:

Client Meetings:

• Supporting the client team in preparation of account documentation. Compiling and distributing folders of relevant documentation to client and members of home team.
• Attending meetings and recording minutes/action points.
• Liaising with clients and preparing meeting agendas as required.
• Implementing follow up my clients action points, chasing home team on actions etc.

Client Handling:

• Daily liaison with clients, being the contact point for queries/requests etc.
• Close monitoring of email flow on relevant topics and alerting team to points which require attention.
• Organising client events such as meetings, press conferences, lunch programmes, party conference itineraries etc.
• Compiling and maintaining client ‘contact matrices’.

New Business and Marketing:

• Networking with contacts to drive new business opportunities for my client.
• Contribution to ideas and thinking during meetings to discuss new business targets.
• Helping to organise and attending marketing and networking events.
• Continually looking for opportunities to develop their own and the company business network, building relationships and maintaining database information for future use.

Join a fast-growing global strategic comms firm with excellent reputation|Navigate the world’s most complex reputation, PA and comms challenges.A successful AE/AM should have the following:

• Analytical and Reasoning Skills – The ability to define, process and solve work related problems
• Commercial Awareness – Keen understanding of the way the business operates its services, markets and strategy.
• Personal Impact – the ability to project and present a professional image and communicate effectively, thinking about the key stakeholders involved.
• Client Care – The ability to define and respond to existing and potential clients’ needs and expectations (both internal and external)
• Company Contribution – the ability to contribute to the development of the business as an individual and team member
• Planning and Organising – Organising the work of self and others to meet the Company’s goals and objectives
• Motivation and Values – personal values that impact on performance

My client is a fast-growing geo political strategic communications firm. They manage the reputations of leading companies, political organisations and private individuals and families, navigating the world’s mostcomplex communications challenges. The company has a hard-working, fast-paced and fun environment, with an upbeat culture and tight-knit team who work closely to support each other.They have a substantial presence in the market and a solid reputation for delivering excellent services to their extensive client base.

• A competitive salary in the range of £25,000+ (salary will be based on experience. can go up to £60k)
• An opportunity to work in a leading company
• Generous holiday leave
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

We encourage all candidates who meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Expected salary

£25000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:18:57 GMT

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