Overview
Account Director- Corporate PR
101 Wood Lane, London, W12 7FW
Company Description
We’re a values-based business built around a philosophy of DO | FEEL | THINK. For our people, it encourages them to DO IT, to FEEL BELONGING and to THINK INDEPENDENTLY, creating a vibrant environment where our people can do the best work of their careers. We use DO | FEEL | THINK to inspire our clients too. We want clients to show their values to the world through the acts they create digitally and in real life, helping to generate greater emotional connection with their products and brands, and creating audience relationships built on true Belief. How do we do it? By connecting the modern key Belief drivers of PR, Sustainability, Employer Brand, and Digital Influence – all crucial to helping businesses win in our increasingly values-based world. It all adds up to a vision of creating a progressive and connected creative agency that helps clients find new ways to grow.
Our Commitment
Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at MSL. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group – whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
Job Description
Provide strong leadership for the accounts team, working closely with the senior team and Managing Partner to achieve results.
Stay informed on industry trends, particularly in corporate issues like ESG, and guide clients and the team- acting as a thought leader.
Lead key corporate client accounts, engaging in strategic dialogue to influence the quality of briefs and identify revenue/ new business opportunities.
Develop and execute campaigns with fresh, bold ideas that challenge clients and the team to think creatively.
Take the lead in new business development, pitching to potential clients and leveraging strategic insights to secure new accounts.
Establish a sustainable and profitable team structure, fostering an environment of ongoing learning, recognition of success, and reward for great work.
Please see the full job description here or apply now to discuss with a member of our talent acquisition team.
Qualifications
Extensive and mixed experience communications – experience of corporate storytelling is a bonus
Experience managing a team and a portfolio of clients
Confident in sharing your views and passionate, you’ll be a team player and able to listen and take on board the views of others.
Organised, making positive things happen to help maintain and build the press office on your key accounts but help the team to do the same
Inventive and creative – coming up with new ideas and not relying on the creative department – and inspiring the junior team to think creatively
A natural problem solver – someone who run towards the fire, rather than away from it
Excellent presenter, with a proven track record of pitching and winning new business
Additional Information
MSL has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;
- WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
- REFLECTION DAYS – Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
- HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
- FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
- FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
- GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.
Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week.
We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.
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