Job Description

Our clients looking to engage the services of an Account Manager with strong inclination to Public Relations to join their team.
The suitable candidate will be responsible to proactively plan and execute client activities in a timely, efficient and high-quality manner with minimal direction from Senior Managers and Group Heads or higher-level supervisors.
He/she would demonstrate independence and autonomy with regards to their responsibilities and must exhibit a deep understanding of clients and accounts.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain regular contact with clients and proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.
Build understanding and knowledge of clients’ businesses and their competitive environments.
Participates in programme presentations to clients or new business presentations.
Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials, including press releases, byline articles, speeches, client correspondences and reports.
Maintain regular contact with clients and media; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.
Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including press releases, fact sheets and pitch letters
Initiate implementation of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc.
Develop editorial/journalistic/media contacts within the media.
Verify information to assure accuracy of media materials and contacts.
Under the strategic direction of senior management, act as the primary implementer of account plans.
Develop an understanding of various research methods, and coordinate internal and external resources in implementing research projects.
Assist senior management in developing proposals and gathering information for new business opportunities.
Facilitate teamwork by delegating and involving junior staff members whenever possible.
Create budget status reports and review job status reports.
Vigorously pursue competitive estimates for services from vendors.
Seek counsel from financial manager to be able to review financial reports, project budgets, and related financial materials.

Skills & Qualification Required

Degree in Marketing, PR or any related courses
Experience in the advertising, Media or Public Relations is required
Minimum of 5 years cognate experience
Strong writing and strong listening skills
Strong verbal communications skills in addition to business presentation skills
Quick witted and able to handle multiple projects
Proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities
Strong understanding of public relations and tactics, including media relations
Computer Skills: efficiency in word processing, Database management, and online research
Team Oriented and Self Motivated.