Account Executive - Consumer

ABOUT THE ROLE  We are looking for someone who already has some experience working in PR and wants to build their career specifically in consumer.  We’re seeking a trusted team player who can be relied upon across your accounts and the wider consumer team.  You will play an active role in team meetings and on client calls, support managing client requests and be solutions-focused.  You’ll be responsible for crafting media pitches, selling in stories and keeping both the team and clients up to date on new developments within PR, competitor activity, and wider industry trends.  Day-to-day responsibilities include:  Client Management  Proactively manage client requests, fielding to the team as needed    Attend client and team meetings, taking detailed notes to circulate to attendees and updating on areas you are working on  Take the lead on media monitoring, identifying relevant coverage for clients and knowing what to flag  Team Collaboration  Deliver work to deadline, flagging issues and finding solutions with your wider team when necessary   Share information and ideas with others to help the team achieve its goals  Help troubleshoot and offer constructive feedback  Maintain a visible presence in the team, with strong communication both virtually and in-person  Be an active member of the consumer team sharing social trends, media stories and brand campaigns with the wider group  Project & Time Management  Prioritise your workload and communicate proactively if there are any concerns with hitting deadlines  Have a clear understanding of how long tasks should take and manage your time accordingly  Commercial Acumen  Assist with managing account finances  Support financial processes including PO raising, supplier setup, chasing invoices, and running supplier cost  trackers  Complete timesheets daily and understand how your time impacts the business and budgets  Source and maintain relationships with vendors and third-party suppliers  Business Growth  Carry out research for new business proposals and pitches  Keep abreast of industry media to spot potential new business opportunities   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR  A trusted, proactive team player with a visible presence and a positive attitude  Passionate about consumer PR  A passion for media relations, with eagerness to evolve your understanding of the media landscape and further develop your pitching skills and ability to sell in stories  A strong writer with experience crafting materials such as media pitches, briefing documents, etc. that fit with brand messaging  A keen eye for detail, ensuring work is of a high quality   Able to problem-solve and actively find solutions  Comfortable managing multiple workstreams at once, working in a fast-paced environment under pressure with professionalism  Curious and resourceful — you proactively seek feedback and look for opportunities to learn and grow  Experience working on consumer campaigns with existing media contacts (preferred but not required)  A team member who contributes to an inclusive culture and role models inclusive behaviours    ABOUT GOLIN  We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. We proudly reclaim and redefine PR at a time when earning attention has never been more important. Our progressive approach aligns earned first, data driven creative with the customer journey, to build relevance and deliver maximum impact for our clients.  With 50 offices around the world and 60 years of experience, ‘Go All In’ is our agency’s ethos and commitment to bravery over mediocrity. We Go All In, in everything we do. We are committed to Go All In for our people, offering a full benefits programme that builds a culture of happy people who are the best at what they do. We’re proud of the work we do, and even prouder when it is recognised by our peers. Over the last five years, we have been named ‘Agency of the Year’ ten times in a row and received many awards for our creative work. It’s a testament to our team’s excellent work and dedication to innovation and client service.   We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at mailto:JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered. Offices: (Golin London);