Account Director / Senior Account Director (Travel)

Account Director / Senior Account Director (Travel) £40,000 - £50,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced account director with a background in travel.

You will take the lead on high profile travel clients. This is an exciting and integral role within the PR team. This person will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic PR programmes for clients, sourcing new business opportunities for the agency, and effectively managing a team of PR professionals at different levels to deliver on campaign objectives and exceed the KPI’s, to grow the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating PR plans and strategy documents that meet client’s objectives. This will include taking the lead on big budget campaigns and launches
• Building brilliant client relationships
• Offering senior counsel and advice to clients across the board
• Leading a team of PR professionals and motivating them to succeed and exceed their targets – driving excellence across the team for our clients
• Sourcing new business opportunities and taking the lead with pitches and proposals
• Sourcing opportunities for organic growth
• Being accountable for clients billing and budgets

You will have:

• Strong leadership style and able to develop and nurture team members as well as lead the day to day of the accounts
• Confidence in proactively approaching new business opportunities
• Excellent writing, presenting and communication skills
• Excellent and proven media contacts
• Well-rounded Travel and PR industry knowledge
• Social media experience and understanding
• Experience in writing toolkits and writing proposals
• The ability to successfully manage several clients at one time
• Strong attention to detail
• An understanding of the internal commercial, financial or political challenges and environments that clients may be facing

Personal interest in travel, food and culture

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Demonstrable strategic thinking
• Excellent client relationship building skills
• Proven success with pitching and winning new business

You will be an experienced account director (at least six months’ experience at JAD/AD level).  You will have strong media contacts in travel and would need to demonstrate a solid understanding of the travel industry

PLEASE NOTE: As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 7 days of sending your CV, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.