Overview

Our client is a scaling Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Communications Agency who are now looking for an experienced and confident

Junior Account Director

to join the agency''s fast growing Fashion and Lifestyle Division.The successful applicant must have unrivalled media contacts with proven experience devising and implementing creative, high impact, communication strategies across both mass and prestige brands. Working across the agency’s brand roster, they are looking for an individual who leads with influence, with the ability to inspire and mentor their direct reports and influence both internally and externally at senior level. Experience overseeing budgets, OOH campaigns and media spend is a must with the ability to work with the internal production team and external suppliers to deliver ground breaking, experiential events for clients. Minimum of 5/6 years agency and/or in-house experience is essential with proven strong media contacts at Fashion Editor and Fashion Director levels, whilst contacts within publishing/advertising and Editor levels will be a distinct advantage.The role will be responsible for the day to day running of client accounts, driving and generating press strategy whilst also having the ability to secure larger profile editorial. Nurturing, inspiring and supporting the team at all levels alongside providing essential support to the Head of Fashion and Directors.Responsibilities

Provide strategic support across clients and team to the Head of FashionDay-to-day running of the client accounts and managing all client expectationsPitching to press for a variety of coverage on client, particularly generating feature placement in appropriate titlesManaging client accounts and delegating tasks to junior team membersDrive and develop creative concepts and news worthy stories that will result in press coverageManage PR budget for all activity across each clientDrive, implement and manage the PR strategy within agreed budgets across all clients to increase brand awareness and maximise brand performanceWork to deliver small to large scale events for all clients with the support from the team and external suppliersCultivate and maintain relationships with national, regional and online industry press to increase brand reach and awarenessManage the development of all public relations materials, including press releases, pitches, fact sheets, product launch activity recaps and presentationsTrack and analyse client monthly coverage and KPIsManage the teams continued progression through the business supporting on their personal KPIs/developmentSkills and Experience

5-6+ years of direct Fashion, Retail and Lifestyle experience with an established agency or similar role in-houseConfident team leader with strong pastoral careExperience delivering global strategyExperience managing budgetsPrevious experience of events managementAbility to think strategically and creativelyEfficient, organised with excellent time management skillsSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

MarketingIndustries

Public Relations and Communications Services

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