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Senior PR Account Exec With Education Experience

Warning: This vacancy expired on 4th Nov 2008.

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Clever Recruitment Ltd

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Salary £23 - 28K
Location Surrey
Job type Agency
Company Clever Recruitment Ltd
Contact Sarah Cooper
Job sectors Public Sector, B2B, B2C, IT, Technology
Job disciplines Consumer PR, Press/Media Relations, Business PR
Employment Type All
Posted 4th Nov 2008
Expires 4th Nov 2008

Job Description

Due to an important new client win, this agency is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Account Executive with experience from within the education sector.

They are an award-winning public relations agency whose knowledge, experience and strategic insight into the education market and technology sectors is unrivalled in the industry.

They offer specific expertise in business to business (B2B) technology, business to consumer (B2C) technology, Information Communications Technology (ICT) in education, telecommunications, electronics and technology.

Their client experience ranges from major blue chips through to government-funded organisations.

They have high client retention levels (eight years plus in some cases) and a growing team of talented communicators.

Main responsibilities of this position -

As an integral member of an experienced team, this Senior Account Executive role is a dynamic hands-on position with the imminent view to fast-track to account manager. The role will be varied and challenging working with high profile clients in the education sector, including a key government initiative where you will be driving tactical media campaign planning, as well as managing stakeholder and influencer relations, brand awareness campaign and event management. Involvement in new business pitches and preparation, client consultancy and reporting and training support of new staff will provide opportunities for your further growth.

Who?

Previous PR experience as an Account Executive or Senior Account Executive, with established national and business media and industry contacts.
Were looking for someone who has perhaps had the opportunity to run some form of educational or awareness campaign nationally for b2b clients, or perhaps having worked on an 'awareness' day of some sort.
Media relations, stakeholder relations and event management is included so there is lots to take on and run with including opportunity for some direct account ownership, as well as the additional benefits of working across a larger team for support.

Qualities and Skills

Attention to detail
Proven writing ability
Understanding of client issues and requirements
Thorough knowledge of media: print and broadcast
A flair for news and creative ideas generation
Understanding of market research and analysis
Organised and logical approach to planning and implementation
Ability to work within a team environment
Calmness under pressure and ability to achieve tight deadlines
Ability to interact with confidence at senior level with clients
Proven ability to keep abreast of current affairs and relate them to client situations

Excellent benefits further details available on request.

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