Exceptional Senior Account Manager required for top tier Fintech comms Agency
Hybrid working: completely flexible, no set days in office, come in for client meetings if required, can be completely remote, open to WFA (work from anywhere)
Salary: c.£55k DOE
This sector is issues rich and would suit someone who enjoys creating the news agenda, reputation management and thought leadership work.
The Team
Our client is a public relations and strategic communications consultancy specialising in fintech. The client in question is an exciting, passionate and seriously ambitious full service PR agency who are specialists in financial technology.
They are firmly established who are still rapidly growing:
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They were the first PR agency to focus exclusively on financial technology and therefore are leading the way for agencies in this sector.
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They have seen the business grow by a third in just the last year and are on target to grow consistently over the next five-year plan
They are after individuals with experience covering comms in fintech, finance or b2b tech.
The Roles
The successful candidate would be responsible for a portfolio of fintech accounts, making sure that work is delivered to the high standards that our client promises to their clients. They will be a high calibre PR practitioner ready to take on advanced skills such as hosting messaging workshops, running media training and dealing with crisis situations.
They are after an established SAM or AM looking to step up. They are growing so there is ample room to progress into an Account Director.
Senior Account Manager (2 years+ PR Experience)
The SAM will support the Account Director in client account planning and will then be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the client deliverables.
SAMs are the main day-to-day point of contact with the client. You will develop productive relationships with all of your client contacts, ensuring that you make yourself available to the client and build strong liaisons with them to the point that they seek out your guidance.
Clients include: Liquidity Edge, Pragma, Prudential, Lime Glass, Mosaic Smart Data, BNP Paribas, Barclays – and many more!
Responsibilities, Skills and Attributes
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Writing – the successful candidate will be able to write well structured, persuasive copy across a broad range of written styles including complex white papers and Q&As
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Media Liaison – They will have developed a strong media contact book, and will proactively nurture existing relationships and build new ones, regularly meeting with your contacts
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Media pitching – They will be able to increase the rate at which you sell in stories by looking for the unusual angles to achieve results in difficult situations
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Digital marketing – They will be able to use social media and other digital marketing tools effectively and will be experienced in running digital campaigns and reports
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Client market understanding – They must gain a thorough understanding of each client’s business, following new developments in the market/industry sector and using them to the client’s advantage. The candidate should be able to discuss specific industry issues with confidence and have a clear and thorough understanding of business methods and standard practices within this industry and the marketplace
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Quality standards – They will produce a high standard of work at all times, and will edit others’ work to ensure work reaches the client error free
Benefits
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Competitive salary and EMI share bonus scheme
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5% pension contribution
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Flexible working options
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25 days holiday
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BUPA Healthcare and season ticket loans
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Flexible working to maintain a work/life balance alongside an enhanced maternity and paternity package.
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A busy social and team events calendar (whether working remotely or in the office)
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Flexible working to maintain a work/life balance alongside an enhanced maternity and paternity package.
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£100 a month to be spent on wellness for each employee
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Paid sabbaticals after 3 years of service = 3 weeks paid, 4 years = 4 weeks paid
If you feel you have the suitable experience and skills to complete these roles, please submit your CV for consideration.
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