Responsibilities

• As Account Manager, become the established main point of contact for the client on a day to day basis
• Manage multiple projects of varying scope and size, utilising their experience and intuition to prioritise effectively
• Translate agreed strategies and programmes into effective tactical implementation that meets and exceeds client expectations
• Monitor the delivery of activity against agreed programme KPIs and staff resource
• Combine PR creativity with knowledge of the client and industry to identify news hooks, angles and thought leadership themes that deliver against each programme’s communications objectives
• Mentor Account Executives, motivate them to deliver excellent results, and help them to realise their full potential as PR professionals and members of the BLUE team

Requirements

• Solid commercial B2B PR/communications experience, with experience of managing client accounts and junior team members
• A track record of supporting the delivery of communications campaigns with proactivity and creativity, including media relations
• The ability to manage multiple projects of varying scope and size, deploying intuitive prioritisation skills
• A talent for fostering and managing strong client and media relationships
• Enthusiasm for learning more about and understanding our specialist industries
• Quick to learn and able to digest and understand complex subjects
• First-rate written communication skills with an engaging style and close attention to language, grammar and accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and on the phone
• A sound grasp of social and digital media

Nice to Have

• Account management experience within an agency environment
• Keen commercial awareness
• A strong portfolio of impactful communications campaigns
• Some event management experience, either stand alone or as part of delivering PR campaigns

Benefits

• As an entrepreneurial, agile, and growing company, BLUE offers significant opportunities for international travel and long-term career development, with all of our management board having joined BLUE at account manager level or below.
• Personal Perks
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus Bank Holidays and additional accrual opportunities after two years’ service
• Additional Day of Holiday for your birthday.
• Loyalty bonus scheme from 3 years of employment
• Auto enrolment pension
• New business commission scheme (9% of first year’s fee for new business introductions)
• Rewards and perks through Perkbox - including discounts at national chains, access to health apps and wellness support
• Finders fee paid for referrals to BLUE
• Donation to charity on your birthday
• Regular office and company-wide get togethers
• Employee of the Quarter gift vouchers
• 4pm Friday finish encouraged!
• Hybrid working – minimum of 2 x days per week in an office (3 days during probation period)
• Coffee Machines and snacks available in the office
• Shower and bike storage
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Offsetting air travel