Public Relations Account Manager 5 years ago

Job Description

We urgently require an Account Manager to join a dynamic, highly energetic, self-driven team.

Client Responsibilities

• Consult on a range of communications techniques
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of your clients 'business and the industry
• Understand related industries and their impact on your clients’ business
• Forge and exploit strategic press relationships
• Implement smart methodology and delivers strategic and comprehensive PR services
• Effectively manages core coverage campaigns
• Serves the press to the highest professional standards
• Demonstrate the ability to produce high quality written material in a timely manner
• Proficient in all areas of writing including plans, opinion pieces, presentations and proposals
• Day-to-day management of client campaigns
• Develop and drive strategy, planning and budget setting processes
• Seek opportunities to contribute to client retention/growth and client satisfaction
• Identify potential new clients

People Responsibilities

• Sound experience in managing, motivating and leading a team
• Management account executives and account coordinators
• Implementation of effective skills development programmes

Finance Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall achievement of your business unit’s business plan through complete ownership of the clients campaigns

Operations Responsibilities

• Oversee and review your team's time sheets to ensure programmes are run on time and on budget.
• Ensure your teams follow the company's reporting protocol

Minimum Requirements

• Communications or Journalism degree, or other 5 years related experience.
• Ability to manage diverse daily workloads and priorities
• Must have established media relationships and contacts
• Must have strong written and verbal skills, in-depth media knowledge, and a proven track record of managing work flow of busy accounts
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic

Location: Gauteng: Eastrand

Remuneration:

Should you meet all the above requirements, please send an updated and detailed CV to info@umkhonto.co.za