Public Relations Account Manager 6 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