Job details
| Salary band |
£40k - £50k |
| Salary details |
GBP47000 per annum |
| Location |
London |
| Job type |
Agency |
| Company |
Fresh Connect Recruitment |
| Contact |
unknown |
| Job sectors |
B2C |
| Job disciplines |
Consumer PR |
| Employment Type |
Agency |
| Posted |
18/01/2012 |
| Expires |
15/02/2012 |
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Job Description
An excellent communications agency which is based in London is seeking an Account Director to join their consumer division. They specialise in FMCG accounts ranging from food to health brands and most of them are highly prestigious well-known brands.
The successful candidate will work across a range of consumer accounts which will require creativity, organisation and delivery. This is an opportunity for an experienced Account Director to bring their consumer media relations skills and contacts to a successful and lively consultancy environment.
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Managing client relationships to maximise opportunities for account development and increase client satisfaction
- Managing and take responsibility for agreed client programmes
- Leading the account team and take responsibility for management of junior staff
- Managing personal and team deadlines, finances and media contacts
- Strong writing for press releases and business materials
- Mentorship skills
- Experience and talent for business development
The successful candidate will be media savvy with a business brain and a consultancy approach. You will also have the ability to build strong relationships with clients, media and colleagues and demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills.
Extensive experience in a similar role working on big brands in the food and drink sector is essential to be considered for this position. You should also have the ability to build strong relationships and have strong leadership skills. They want someone with a can-do attitude and imaginative mindset. Outstanding writing ability is also required of the person taking on this role.
You should be good at sticking to deadlines and love achieving winning results. The candidate who takes on this position will benefit from working for a supportive and lively agency. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a must, as is accuracy, attention to detail and a friendly, willing and helpful personality.
If that sounds like you, apply today!
For this and similar vacancies, please contact Gary Hoult on (phone number removed) or email (email address removed)
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