Public Relations Manager / Senior Manager

A Global Public Relations agency is hiring for the profile of Account Manager / Senior Manager (PR).

Location : Mumbai

Experience : 4+ years

Verticals : Corporate Entertainment / Travel

Job Purpose

To manage accounts, projects, budgets and teams independently and confidently, bringing new business, industry expertise and valued insight to the firm and clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions as the primary support for the director / SVP.
• Compared to an AM, an SAM is capable of overseeing a bigger number of accounts or clients with larger budgets.
• Writes comprehensive client and new-business plan drafts.
• Identifies and secures new business, including growth of existing accounts.
• Actively participates in or leads the development of smaller scale new-business pitch preparation and presentations.
• Communicates “big picture” logistics and tactics to team.
• Defines and adjusts strategies appropriately.
• Provides direct client counsel and is seen as a senior strategist by the client.
• Is capable of handling client meetings and presentations on his / her own.
• Monitors account profitability.
• Oversees account staff in the successful management of their respective accounts.
• Empowers account staff to learn and continue polishing professional skills, including identifying those specific needs and areas for improvement.
• Writes and edits client materials and has good working knowledge of media and influencer engagement.
• Actively builds firm visibility through networking opportunities.
• Actively participates in or leads a committee.
• Demonstrates burgeoning industry-specific expertise.
• Remains connected to industry, clients, media.
• Assists with professional development programs for team.

Qualifications