Account Manager – Auto/Tech.

We are looking for an account manager to work on a pivotal account without our automotive technology team at Performance.

This is a core role within an exciting team, while the role principally supports a key B2B account with a focus on the future of mobility and sustainability, the individual will be expected to provide support right across the automotive technology team. Some motorsport experience is also favourable but not mandatory. The right candidate will be passionate and well-informed about technology, engineering and mobility and will be well-read with a good working knowledge of current affairs. Prior experience within a transport or automotive setting is a must.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and shows a flair for developing content / copywriting within a busy communications team setting with the ability to understand complex ideas and relate them into simple terms. The right candidate will have a passion for project management, and will be a key contact for clients, enthusiastically taking on the broad day-to-day requirements of the team and thriving under pressure. Media relations experience is essential.

• Act as day-to-day support for AD/Director on delivery of the 12-month PR plans for the clients
• Develop an understanding of key messages and objectives set against key projects
• Demonstrate ability to plan and prioritise own work with full quality control over written work
• Act as solid and reliable support for senior team members
• Build and manage effective client relationships, and aid in updating the client team regarding reporting and logistics
• Action all account housekeeping related matters including the weekly client reports, meeting agendas, minutes and contact reports
• Conduct daily monitoring for stories of interest relating to the clients and circulate relevant stories internally or to the client team
• Write briefs for all third party suppliers including photography, filming, events and branding; support on shoots and assist in the delivery of high quality assets
• Coordinate and manage suppliers to deliver projects on brief
• Develop an understanding of PR planning through writing up ideas and plans with support from senior team members
• Assist in researching and creating market insights, including consumer, media and PR trends and competitor analysis reports
• Coordinate evaluation reports and liaise with suppliers (e.g. Coverage Book, PRIME and Klear) to deliver accurate and informative reports across all projects
• Support in ensuring full budget management across all work, including creation of budget estimate, tracking of POs, collation of invoices, receipts and client reconciliations
• Start to develop a working knowledge of the Global media landscape and share that knowledge with the wider team
• Research, draft copy, press releases, blog articles, features and media materials relating to all accounts; and assist in the development of creative editorial content
• Proactively propose creative ideas and potential news story hooks