PR Senior Account Manager – leading, integrated financial services agency

Want to be proud of the PR work you do? This UK top integrated financial services agency is dedicated to transforming the world of finance for the better – winning many awards in the process! - and is seeking a talented SAM to join them.

About them:

Our central London based client is focused on creating unique stories that are compelling and make their top financial, fintech and professional service brands stand out and reach audiences in a meaningful way. They are passionate about what they do and have won numerous awards for their corporate, consumer and B2B campaigns.

With an experienced team at the helm and staff that come from a diverse set of sector backgrounds – Financial services but also broader consume and B2B – this agency have created a very special and supportive culture. Talent is rewarded and celebrated and the team can enjoy many work perks including socials, for instance the MD paid for the whole agency – some 90+ people – to go away together for a weekend last summer.

Due to their success they are growing and looking for a talented PR professional who is keen to progress their career within financial services to join them.

The role: Senior Account Manager

You will be a key contact between client and agency, managing day-to-day activity on larger accounts and oversee end-to-end management and development of smaller client accounts.  This will include contributing to strategic planning of campaigns, having a very strong creative voice, growing client relationships and feeding into the budgeting process. You will also assist senior team in identifying and securing new business opportunities, and play a part to nurture and mentor junior staff. 

Key requirements:

• Previous PR agency experience
• Good understanding of financial services (b2b and b2c), in an ideal world – must at least have a passion for FS
• Organised, smart and always professional
• Positive, entrepreneurial and passionate
• Excellent communicator; able to liaise with clients, contribute to strategic plans, and inspire junior team members
• Use to running accounts and taking on responsibility
• Strong media handling skills
• Account management experience
• An understanding of media and trends

There is real scope with this role for the right curious, driven and intelligent PR professional as this specialist agency values and rewards an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to excellence.

To apply:

If you love current affairs, business issues, politics and making the complex simple as part of award-winning PR campaigns, this role could be for you. To be considered please send over your CV.

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