Sr Account Manager PR at BPG Group

The Opportunity

As a PR Account Manager, you will be part of the account team, supporting on client deliverables and providing a consistent level of service. You’ll work closely with other members of the PR account team and help with project execution as part of cross-functional teams that could include PR/Comms, strategists, data analysts, creatives, media, experience design, events, and technical deployment.

Responsibilities

You will be required to work across a wide range of subject areas, and at times stretch your comfort level in a supportive and dynamic team:

• Manage day-to-day client communications, meetings, events, workshops
• Responsible for meeting account deliverables
• Conduct client, competitor and industry research
• Ensure deadlines are communicated and met, demonstrating initiative
• Arrange meetings and issue accurate minutes as promptly as possible
• Support on proposals and plans
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is stored and well organised
• Keep account team and client up to date with competitive news and market trends
• Participate in brainstorming sessions on your clients and make key presentations
• Develop strong relationships with media and influencers and ensure we deliver on KPIs
• Manage WIPs, reports in a timely manner and with attention to detail
Traits
• Natural curiosity for your clients’ industries and finding and developing the untold stories
• A passion for creativity, experimentation, and innovation
• Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Motivated team player
• Commitment to quality, professionalism, and nurturing the team
• Consultative mindset, focused on adding value and solving client problems
• A sense of humour

Requirements

• 5 years minimum of relevant PR experience across B2C and B2B brands, and sectors including banking, technology and real estate.
• Willingness to work on projects that cross into multiple disciplines and industries
• Strong presentation development and storytelling skills
• Demonstrable ability to communicate, present
• Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, in English and Arabic
• Excellent media relations and influencer relations across the GCC
• Exceptional collaboration skills and the ability to draw on them in challenging situations
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills

How to apply

Please send you CV to careers@bpggroup.com