Reporting to: Account Director
Direct reports: Account Executives, Account Coordinators

The Account Manager is responsible for the delivery of excellent, consistent and constant fashion & lifestyle PR coverage on behalf of our clients. Our successful candidate will possess exceptional media relationships & have a proven track record of delivering unparalleled client servicing.

Key responsibilities

• Generate superior PR coverage including editorial, features and brand-building spreads
• Develop and manage PR programs
• Develop and manage publicity plans
• Excellent management of client relations ensuring first rate level of professional servicing at all times
• Plan and supervise activity on accounts
• Successfully organize media events including run up to the event, manage the design element; manage creation of invitations and e-invites through the creative process and effectively manage guest lists.
• Identify & outreach to celebrities, relevant to the target audience, brand/project and capitalize on collaboration, brand endorsement and product placement opportunities
• Write press releases and briefs (internal and external) which are satisfactory for sign off by AD/client
• Manage and monitor budgets, ensuring all campaigns kept within budget and regularly advise on budgetary status
• Organize and chair client meetings clearly demonstrating where you add value with your input
• Present effectively in a variety of situations both internally and externally
• Develop documents and presentations to a high standard
• Stay contemporary, keep abreast of industry trends, developments and opportunities
• Effective team management ensuring individuals are motivated, properly briefed, working in an efficient and effective way
• Support with team appraisals
• Identify new business opportunities as appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years relevant & recent experience
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks from multiple team members
• Excellent verbal & written skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Proficient in word, excel (powerpoint and keynote a plus)
• Knowledge of Cision, Fashion GPS

To Apply, please send your resume to leslie.bishop@exposure.net.