PR Account Manager

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Overview

About April Six

April Six Technology is a global B2B technology agency with a focus on delivering innovative marketing and communication solutions for leading technology brands. As part of a global agency headquartered in London and specialising in the technology sector, we pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of creativity and excellence.

We are also a part of The MISSION Group Plc. The Brand Performance Group.

Delivering measurable, results-driven campaigns as the preferred creative partner for real business growth. We offer top-tier agencies, strategic specialisms and global reach delivering outstanding performance for brands. We call it Work That Counts™

As part of MISSION, our Agency has access to capabilities and services not typically found in specialist tech agencies, meaning our talented staff are not only able to gain an unusual depth and breadth of experience, but are also able to offer innovative and often unexpected and creative solutions for our client briefs, driving highly valued and long-terms partnerships.

Role

We are looking for an exceptional Account Manager to join our rapidly expanding UK Technology Agency. The successful candidate will manage a variety of technology accounts, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality results and PR consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in your career in a well-established agency partnering with some of the world's leading tech companies as well as those defining emerging technologies that will shape the future.

Purpose of the role

The Account Manager is the primary day-to-day contact for the key PR accounts they manage within the agency and is responsible for ensuring that campaigns are delivered to an exceptional standard, within agreed timeframes. The Account Manager holds responsibility for the quality of core work on an account and ensures that April Six's reputation for quality and creativity is embraced by the work we deliver.

Key responsibilities

• Day-to-day communication with primary client contacts to coordinate and report on campaign progress.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the client's business and the sector in which they operate, and apply this knowledge in your day-to-day management
• To ensure we deliver a consistently excellent service and outputs for our clients, being responsible for the quality of delivery.
• Confidently deliver excellent client copy and harness existing journalist relationships to secure media opportunities.
• To manage client budgets and plan and monitor team hours.
• To manage the workflow for the Account Executives that you have responsibility and mentoring more junior members of the team as they develop their PR skill sets.
• To identify opportunities for organic account growth.
• To support new business pitches.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

• Exceptional writing skills, being able to produce accurate and engaging copy for clients including complex technology subject matter.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Having great attention to detail to ensure anything delivered to clients and the media is of the highest quality.

Essential skills and attributes

• Prior experience managing PR accounts within the technology industry
• A Bachelor's degree
• A passion for technology

Benefits

The April Six promise

We provide initiatives to help nurture our talent alongside some nice perks to make life a little easier:

• Room to Grow appraisal system with growth objectives and real time feedback
• Professional development plan - we look to support skills growth with internal support and coaching, alongside online and in-person training and development opportunities
• 28 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Health care cash back scheme (giving you money back for health-related fees such as dental appointments, contact lenses, prescriptions or physio)
• 24-hour GP phone / video consultations / helpline offering counselling and supportive information
• 1 hour per week for a "Moment that matters"; relax, exercise or pursue something that's important to you
• A special gift every year on your work anniversary to say thank you for being a part of our team
• Lunch on the company once a month
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme