Account Director

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Focus 5 Recruitment Full time

Account Director - PR Agency


If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.

Location: Central Manchester- Hybrid

Salary: £45k-£50k

Focus 5 Recruitment are looking for an ambitious and driven B2C PR Account Director (50k DOE) to join an industry leading PR agency focusing on campaigns for well-known clients. You’ll work with some great and well-known names and businesses. This is a hybrid role; you will have to be able to commute to their Central Manchester based office a couple of times a week.

As the PR Account Director, you will have at least 3-4 years' experience in PR. You will bring with you a passion for content production, media relationships and working as part of a team. You will have excellent writing skills and the capability to work to client briefs. Your role will be busy & responsible, giving you the opportunity to reap great rewards and progress along the way.

Your PR Account Director role will involve:

  • Effortlessly integrate into their teams, taking the helm in devising, approving, and orchestrating compelling earned press strategies and campaigns.
  • Forge strong bonds with both client and internal teams, including PR and Social & Influence divisions.
  • Supervise reporting responsibilities for the Account Manager and Account Executive.
  • Handle budget compilation and management efficiently.
  • Generate innovative concepts for news jacking press initiatives and campaigns.
  • Apply strategic acumen and adept problem-solving skills to deliver exceptional outcomes.
  • Nurture trusted relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Bring a wealth of experience in executing integrated campaigns encompassing content and PR.

You will be the ideal PR Account Director candidate due to your:

  • Extensive experience in PR, managing client accounts and leading teams.
  • Proven track record of delivering successful PR campaigns and achieving measurable results.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong leadership abilities, inspiring and guiding teams towards excellence.
  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a flair for creativity.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Solid understanding of the media landscape and evolving PR trends.

They offer a competitive benefits package including flexible and hybrid working, generous holiday pay, healthcare schemes and a lot more

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a well-respected and established consultancy in the centre of Manchester. It will suit an ambitious and driven PR professional who is creative and outgoing.

For full details and immediate consideration, please submit an application ASAP

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