Account Director
CurrentAccount Director at Five Zero Communications, a seriously commercial PR agency based in Exeter, Bristol and London, specialising in B2B, B2C, technology and automotive communications. My role is to help drive client accounts and new business through a thorough understanding of media and communications in the B2B, B2C, technology and automotive sectors.Key responsibilities• Leading and managing a team of PR professionals, providing career counsel, professional development support, monitoring and performance reviews• Managing new accounts along with existing ones• Overseeing media strategy and account development• Providing support for agency growth and development of new business pipeline• Achieving exceptional outcomes for current clients and managing an extended portfolio ensuring consistency of service is delivered in line with company policy• Championing the agency values and brand• Developing senior press relationships and managing contacts with key commentators, industry spokespeople and sector influencers• Offering crisis management and counsel to clients and extending networking opportunities• Overseeing provision of account resources• Formulating business strategy in conjunction with other directors• Reporting into the board and providing high level data analysisKey skills• Leadership and management skills within a PR environment• Business development abilities with track record of success• Experienced at winning new clients and pitching for business• Proven ability to present complex industry information to target audiences• Expertise at handling a range of media to place products, grow brands or pitch for new customers• Excellent project management skills with strong organisational and planning skills• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills• Ability to analyse complex data and interpret it for a range of audiences• Outstanding interpersonal skills• Strong negotiation and delegation skills