Purple Is Hiring A Beauty PR Account Manager/ Senior Account Manager In New York, NY
Job Title: Beauty PR Account Manager/ Senior Account Manager
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Commensurate with Experience, plus health benefits and very generous vacation allowance
Start date: ASAP
Purple is adding to our team due to new business and is actively seeking a bright, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial Account Manager/Senior Account Manager to join its thriving beauty division.
You will be a hard-working and proactive candidate with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience* who is enthusiastic, works well within a team and is very experienced in the beauty industry.
*Please do not apply without prior relevant industry experience.
The right candidate will have excellent press contacts and demonstrate a high degree of initiative and creativity when pro-actively proposing new ideas. They will also be an articulate presenter, possess good writing skills, be competent at media analysis, reporting and thrive on attention to detail.
COMMUNICATIONS & STRATEGY
- Creatively & strategically plan and implement PR campaigns, partnerships and events, and empowering junior team members to support, in North America & Global projects
- Develop key messages, and Q&A to executive leaders for press interviews and external events
- Proactive in pitch development ideas to achieve maximum editorial placement
- Manage and coordinate press events, new product launch events, and desksides
- Managing the budgeting processes for all campaigns and events
- Manage the team’s creation of press materials that are both visually appealing and informative
CLIENT & TEAM MANAGEMENT
- Day-to-day lead on communication with all clients, building rapport and credibility with the client, based on trust and expert counsel
- Ensure client satisfaction with the agency, services and staff, and quickly and effectively resolve client problems or concerns
- Excellent team skills, working alongside junior and senior members of the agency
- Manage, coach and motivate junior members of the team to ensure day to day operations run smoothly and PR results are delivered; while supporting them in their growth to the next level
- Efficient, organized with excellent time management skills and adherence to deadlines
- Oversee the creation and completion of client reports and presentations; including strict attention to campaign evaluation and metrics
DIGITAL SUPPORT
- Leverage traditional, digital and social media, as well as, emerging technologies to develop strategic PR solutions for our client, with an added focus on storytelling and content creation
- Develop strong understanding of the beauty industry’s position across all social platforms, developing competitor case study analysis, and remain up to date on leading social influencers, particularly within Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube, and other emerging platforms
INFLUENCER ENGAGEMENT, NETWORKING & NEW BUSINESS
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- Strong knowledge and connections with the top editorial beauty influencers in North America; focusing on hair stylists, makeup artists, dermatologists, skincare experts and their respective agencies
- Established, strong industry contacts with beauty press, both online and in print, and with key beauty bloggers
- Brings dynamic, creative insight into the agency through personal contacts network and interests, resulting in new business leads and the expansion of the agency’s influencer network
TREND & COMPETITOR ANALYSIS
- Strong understanding and current knowledge of industry trends and competitive brand activity within the beauty and corresponding fashion and lifestyle industries
- Timely reporting of emerging trends, relevant industry news and competitor activity to clients to further emphasize Purple’s lead position within the beauty industry and amongst new technologies and VIP relationships
SALARY, BENEFITS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Job type: Full Time, Permanent
- Salary: Dependent upon experience and ability to meet all requirements
- Standard company benefits
- Standard company working hours of 9:00am-6:00pm, flexibility required during campaigns and events
- Confirmation of appointment and eligibility to benefits, subject to successful completion of a three-month probationary period
- Equal Opportunities Employer
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S./B.A. in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related area
- 4-6 years of communications experience, within the beauty industry
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Team player who thrives on collaboration. Has ability and desire to interact with people at all levels
- Ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment under hard deadlines
- Superior organizational and problem solving skills
- Experience and ability to manage budgets
- Strong working knowledge of social media platforms and print & online publications
- Invested interest and knowledge of beauty and fashion industries, and stays up-to-speed on current affairs
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Candidates should apply in writing with a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience for this role, attaching your CV and email to jobsNY@purplepr.com. PLEASE MAKE THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL: BEAUTY AM/SAM
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the US
Based in SoHo, New York, with full service offices in London and Los Angeles, Purple represents a variety of brands across different areas of expertise including Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle, and Hospitality. Purple is independent in philosophy, attitude and operation – offering a boutique in-house approach, the strategic requirements of each client are individually tailored from the outset.
Purple’s services cover press relations, editorial procurement, product placement and high profile event management.
For more information, please visit www.purplepr.com
