Senior Account Director, Corporate Reputation and B2B SAD

Porter Novelli is recruiting for a Corporate Reputation and B2B SAD to join our dynamic global communications company.

Porter Novelli is seeking a strategic and driven Senior Account Director (SAD) to lead corporate reputation and B2B communications for world-class brands within a dynamic global team. The Porter Novelli Corporate team boasts a roster of world-leading brands and B2B clients, which will give you the opportunity to hone your organisational, corporate storytelling and media relations skills. We're looking for someone with a background in corporate communications, crisis and issues experience and/or B2B tech chops who is looking to join a growing global team and really make their mark on several key accounts. This is a pivotal role in the team driving results for our clients, whilst maintaining strong links with journalist contacts and acts as the day-to-day point of contact for some core clients. Here we Grow

Our client portfolio includes Goodyear, Iron Mountain, William Grant & Sons, ICE Services, CFA, MathWorks, Bayer, the Rhodes Trust and Beiersdorf.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Leadership & Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of corporate, issues management and B2B clients, acting as the primary day-to-day point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Develop and deliver strategic communication plans and reputation management programmes that build and protect reputation equity.
• Build trusted and valued relationships with client leads by providing insight and strategic corporate reputation counsel.
• Ensure high standards of client service and campaign execution, with a focus on measurable outcomes and client feedback.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and developments relevant to clients.

Business Development & Commercial Growth

• Support new business efforts, including responding to RFPs, pitching, and onboarding new clients.
• Drive organic growth within existing accounts and identify opportunities for expansion.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen in managing budgets and resources.
• Work with client leads to identify opportunities for growth or collaboration across the wider PN / OPRG network.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Role model Porter Novelli values and behaviours, contributing to a positive team environment.
• Support recruitment, retention, and development of talent.

Integrated Campaign Delivery

• Collaborate with Porter Novelli Brand and Innovation Engine teams to deliver integrated campaigns that leverage horizontal capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with analysts, strategists, creatives, and network partners to ensure best-in-class work and identify opportunities for growth.
• Manage project timelines, delegate tasks, and ensure quality under pressure.

Culture & Values

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Lead with a people-first mentality, valuing talent and kindness.
• Contribute to a culture of belonging, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Prior experience managing large, complex accounts across multiple sectors. Ideally, some experience with B2B tech clients with a strong network of media contacts in this space.
• We're looking for someone who embraces innovation—leveraging AI tools for smarter audience insights, trend forecasting, and content creation.
• Understanding of the issues impacting clients and how to craft compelling stories based on these.
• Curiosity and a desire to be on the front-foot of industry trends and the news agenda.
• Experience of crisis and issues and reputation management.
• A commitment to live our values (see below).
• You'll be a driver of coverage, seeking new ways to tell stories.
• Proactive, excellent at taking initiative, and eager to learn.
• Some experience working on a global account with exposure to managing local market teams is a plus.
• You will be able to look at topics and issues from 'a different angle' to deliver impactful coverage.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.
• Experience of managing client relationships with senior guidance.
• Desire to manage and guide junior team members.
• Willingness to go above and beyond, particularly during new business.
• Adaptability: no day is the same at Porter Novelli

What you'll get in return:

Porter Novelli is the strategic communications company built on purpose to Do Business Better. Our vision is to be the global communications powerhouse that drives positive impact in the world and enduring culture. Our mission is to decode change and navigate culture by connecting our sharp minds and smart data to unlock value for our clients.

Our values, Accountability, Courage, Curiosity, Diversity & Inclusion & Excellence, enable us to Do Business Better and live out our vision and mission.

Porter Novelli is committed to building a team inclusive of all races, faiths, ethnicities, backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, physical abilities and cognitive styles. If you require any additional support to be at your best through the three-step interview process, please raise (confidentially) with our People & Talent Team.