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Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals. We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an award-winning public relations company for the position below:
Job Title: Account Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work Mode: Hybrid
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable account manager who will be responsible for building and maintaining PR initiatives, fostering client relationships, and driving impactful results. You will identify opportunities through network initiatives, strategic approach and media relations expertise to contribute to the success of our clients and the continued growth of our firm.
To be successful in this role, you should be adept at analyzing PR performance metrics and negotiating contracts. You should always demonstrate excellent communication, management, and customer service skills. Driven, ambitious, and willing to contribute to the business.
Key Responsibilities
The role of a Principal Account Manager in the public relations industry is varied, and constantly evolving. In this role, you will:

• Serve as a primary point of contact in clients’ relationships.
• Overseeing and managing multiple clients’ accounts.
• Develop and implement monthly account planning and activities.
• Contribute to the development of PR strategies with objectives, strategies and tactics that meet clients’ business needs.
• Oversee media coverage by identifying and placing clients in targeted high-level media and blog opportunities.
• Build and maintain outstanding client relationships.
• Develop public relations strategies, pitch decks, social media, and marketing plans to implement.
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate and close out on business development activities that drive growth for the organisation.
• Monitor and measure the performance of PR campaigns.

Qualifications & Professional Experience

• BSc in public relations, marketing, communications, business administration, or other relevant courses.
• Minimum of 4 years proven work experience, as an Account Executive in the PR industry.
• Expertise in talent development.
• Business development abilities with a track record of success.
• Experienced at pitching and winning new clients and businesses.
• Proven ability to conduct research and present complex industry information to target audiences.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing PR campaigns for a range of clients.

Core Skills & Functional Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Relationship Building.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong media relations.
• Collaborative skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient in analyzing and reporting PR trends.
• Effective crisis management skills.
• Leadership and management skills within a PR environment.

General Conditions

• Remuneration – #400,000 monthly net

Other Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Wardrobe Allowance
• HMO

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦400,000.00 per month
Experience:

• Account Management: 4 years (Required)