Food, Drinks & Consumer Account Manager

Outstanding newcomer agency that is already multi award winning,  specialising in food/drinks , entertainment & lifestyle clients is looking for talented Account manager to join them on the road to further success. They really do offer a highly supportive culture and excellent career progression as they scale.
 
The agency is based in really stylish offices in Central London. They can have already built up a fantastic big brand client portfolio, a reputation for delivering results-driven campaigns, and a culture of honesty, collaboration, and creativity with purpose. 
  • Account Manager  / Senior Account Manager 
  • Salary: £35,000 - £48,000 + Bonus (Dependant on level and experience)
  • Hybrid working: 3 days in London 
 
Desired Skills & Experience:
  • Strong project and account management skills and impeccable organisational abilities
  • Previous experience in food & drink PR, ideally within an agency environment
  • Experience providing counsel to clients and building lasting relationships with key client stakeholders, journalists and colleagues
  • Skilled at pitching stories and finding creative angles, building and maintaining media contacts
  • Strong writing skills across a variety of materials, including press releases, bylined articles, blog posts and spokesperson commentary
  • Flexible approach; has the ability to switch priorities against changing client and team needs, as well as managing multiple client accounts to deliver results on time and to budget
  • Proactive approach; takes the initiative to identify appropriate opportunities for clients to engage with stakeholders, as well as new or improved ways of managing existing activities
  • Time management skills; able to multitask and communicate with wider team in order to manage workload and ensure timely, high-quality delivery against stated deadlines
  • Works effectively within a team, demonstrating coordination, communication, problem-solving, contribution
  • Attention to detail and proven organisational skills