Job: PR Account Manager, Blue Skies

Employer: Blue Skies
Posted: 03 Nov 2009
Reference: BSMCS5844
Contact: Claire Summerfield
Location: Sheffield
Sector: Business To Business,
- Public Sector,
- Professional Services
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Position: PR Account Manager
Salary: £23000-£25000

My client, a leading public relations consultancy based in Sheffield, is looking to strengthen its client services team with the recruitment of a new Account Manager.

This award winning consultancy work with a range of regional, national and international clients across specialist sectors driving traditional public relations and e-media communications and providing clear, concise messages to the media and key stakeholders.

The position of Account Manager will be both challenging and rewarding and responsibilities within the role will include:

-Managing and developing client and supplier relationships

-Supervision and support of junior team members

-Developing and shaping PR strategies

-Identifying new business opportunities

-Promoting and developing digital media communications

-Preparing and presenting pitches

-Researching, writing and distributing media material

-Management of advertising campaigns, sponsorships and competitions

The level of position requires a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills, previous PR consultancy experience and demonstrable skills in digital communications. A competitive salary and market leading benefits package are on offer.