UK - Senior Account Director

DescriptionOverviewWhat began in 2017 as an idea on the back of a napkin has quickly become an award-winning, fastest-growing communications firm working with some big-name consumer and B2B technology brands. At SourceCode, we’re focused on bringing brains and hustle, humanity and technology, creativity, and business intelligence back to public relations.With oversight from senior leadership, this individual will act as the day-to-day contact for accounts, including planning and strategy, while acting as a mentor and leader for junior staff. The individual must have relevant Enterprise Tech client experience and a deep understanding of the dynamic trends within this specific industry landscape. And, they are able to identify and create compelling data-driven storylines that cut through the noise and elevate a client’s positioning within the media.What You’ll Do:Serve as a day-to-day client contact; demonstrate an ability to build rapport and trust with client contacts, gaining their trust as a go-to for strategic counselArchitect, oversee, and drive strategy for clientsRead and share relevant news each day with teams and clients. Identify and secure relevant media opportunities to further clients’ business goalsMulti-task and juggle multiple clients, teams, and tasks to ensure your individual and team deadlines are not missedAlign with the team to set internal client KPIs, ensuring performance benchmarks for client goals are met each quarterWork with portfolio lead to ensure campaigns and projects are delivered to scope, budget, and team resourcing goalsShare in responsibility for your team’s finances by working with the portfolio lead to manage profitability, staffing and resourcing, and budgeting; highlight overservice risks and/or changes to budgetBuild media, audience, and influencer engagement strategiesAssist with the development of new business opportunities, helping develop and deliver thoughtful presentations to clients and prospectsMentor and coach junior team members to successWork with peers to further the agency's mission, goals, and cultureRequirementsWhat You Have:With 10+ years of PR and Marketing experience, SourceCode’s Directors must have a strong understanding of media relations, corporate communications, and digitally-minded public relations with client leadership experience.Significant experience working with adtech/martech clients and an understanding of the relevant technology; ability to translate capabilities into media-friendly narratives.Proven ability to secure Tier-1 media coverage in national business media with strong/deep trade relationships across vertical media, including retail, marketing, advertising, media, and general business intelligence.Experience in managing client campaigns, project managing tasks, workloads, and KPIs both for client and commercial successAt least three years of serving as the strategic account lead for multiple clients, preferably reporting to senior management.Comfort working alongside clients to share opinions and insight even if it contradicts their thoughts. You collaborate and deliver updates, both positive and otherwise.Experience managing a team of PR professionalsBenefitsWhat We OfferBenefits:Robust benefits programmeHoliday and paid time off minimumsCompany pension schemePrivate Health insurance including Mental Health servicesDiscretionary annual bonusWorkplace flexibility - hybrid working (currently 1 day in office)Professional learning and development platform6-month paid parental leavePaid volunteer and professional development daysSeniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesPublic Relations and Communications ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at SourceCode Communications by 2xGlobal Account Director - Global Business Solutions - LondonLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoGlobal Account Director, Beauty - Global Accounts - ParisLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGlobal Account Director, CPG - Global Accounts - LondonLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSenior Director, Corporate Sales EMEA and APACGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoDirector/Senior Director, Strategic SolutionsLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 months agoDirector of Account Management (Dubai Based)Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSales Director, Mid-Market Groups and Brands [PMS]London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr