Account Manager

Clients include: Paris Texas, THE IRISH TWIN, Cybex, Misela and two very exciting projects with global fashion brands taking place in early 2024 

Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate the smooth running of daily functions of each account, providing support to the SE:COMMS team as requested and required 
• Day-to-day client contact and managing client updates
• Secure media coverage, features and news items 
• Secure product placement on influencers and celebrities through loaning and gifting 
• Assist in the creation of PR materials such as press releases 
• Oversee and complete coverage reports accurately and effectively with the assistance of the Account Assistant 
• Lead and manage client events, and external vendors and compile event reports with the help of the Account Assistant 
• Brainstorm creative ideas and generate publicity strategies to enhance PR campaigns, going beyond the role of the press office 
• Maintain regular day-to-day contact and close relationship with key press and influencers 
• Lead on gifting initiatives and reach out to relevant influencers 
• Be a brand champion for clients and build strong relationships with them 
• Analyze coverage across online, offline, blogs and social media 
• Conduct research on both brands, products, and industry to support the development of client plans and new business proposals 
• Manage Account Assistant with the support of the Director and Founder  
• Ensure production of quality work, on brief, on time, and on budget 
• Develop new prospective client proposals with support from the Partner and Founder 
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the media developments and spot opportunities for SE:COMMS and clients 
• Deliver coverage online, offline, in blogs, and leverage added value from all PR activity 
• Monitor SE:COMMS client placement/exposure, ensuring all communication and activity are on-brand 
• Work with the team to compile a seasonal calendar of PR activity 
• Business development - attracting new business and identifying opportunities for new clients 

Essential Skills and Requirements:

• Well-versed in the fashion industry and the PR world 
• Black book of industry contacts in the womenswear fashion industry 
• At least 3-4 years of relevant proven experience 
• Familiarity with press reports and press clippings 
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail, methodical, and efficient, with a good dose of common sense and initiative 
• Knowledge of print, digital media, and social media platforms
• Creative and strategic thinker 
• Proactive, able to lead and take initiative on projects, with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills 
• Great attitude and ability to take direction and work with an action-oriented mindset 
• Ability to handle pressure with equanimity and to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and accountability-focused organization
• Ability to identify communication opportunities across multiple media platforms 
• Discreet and professional 
• Confidence to train and direct the work of junior team members
• Strong computer skills including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint