PR Account Director

Careers sometimes don’t go how you want them to - they're full of ups & downs that are sometimes beyond your control. Quite like this mega agency in the heart of Manchester, who’ve come through recessions, and many more market upturns, but through their relentless vision & tenacity they have become one of the most talked about in the Northwest.Their capabilities cover everything that sits under the PR umbrella & boy, do they deliver, and it’s all underpinned by a culture that embraces everyone, and gives each person the best chances humanly possible, to enjoy what they do, and have brighter career prospects, which is why people stay for long periods.The roleAcknowledged as one of the most innovative agencies in the area, they’ve always adopted a flexible working policy and have some superb benefits - you will be joining a team which has gained awards and accolades over the years, you will also be given the chance to work on clients which have an international presence. Set in the heart of Manchester, in a sublime office setting, all geared towards staff welfare & development.They are in the process of growing their senior team and this is ideal for someone with experience advising organisations at a senior level, and enjoys leading client programmes and developing teams, through mentoring, encouragement & guidance. This role is mainly B2C with a hint of B2B, and these relationships are the result of sustained, high standards: it goes without saying that you’ll share these values too. This agency is without doubt, one of the most respected in the region, and you will be given every chance to build a successful new chapter in your PR career.You’ll be the trusted advisor and day-to-day point of contact for your clients, advising them on, and implementing, the most impactful activity to achieve their objectives, ensuring you add real value to their business. To help you make these relationships work, you’ll have some great people around you, that will all help you achieve your aims. The role will involve developing PR, social & content strategies and solutions for the brands, handling communication issues at all levels, ensuring meaningful results are achieved. The most attractive element of this role is that will work in a supportive environment with an inspiring team who are all dedicated to the success and growth of this award-winning agency.What we’re afterSomeone who enjoys immersing themselves in their clients, developing an understanding of their business, objectives, and strategy as well as their competitors and recognise how your work can make a real difference to their business. You’ll have great account handling skills, lots of initiative, a creative spark, and always looking for opportunities to help your clients prosper, and you won’t mind getting your sleeves rolled up. Apart from your expertise in B2C PR, you’ll also have wider experience of social media as well as management skills to nurture and develop your team.This opportunity will most likely suit a creative and innovative PR practitioner, who’s used to working with big names in the PR world, coupled with solid agency-based PR experience. Knowledge of the PR & digital space is important, and a strong sense of what works across social channels is quite handy.We’re after someone who’s lively and bursting with ideas and would thrive in a setting that has a real buzz & energy, and where there is a clear path for your career & personal development. We need someone who is happy to get stuck into everything and isn’t afraid to put their ideas forward with passion and persuasion.What’s on offerApart from a salary of up to the £50,000 mark, you will also be in place where you can become the very best version of yourself. You will receive a personal training programme, as well as a personal action plan, monthly development meetings and a personal development dashboard. The list is endless & for the right person, it will certainly ignite your career path.