Senior Account Manager
Seoul, South Korea
Published
12/05/2024
As a Senior Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and executing strategic PR and Communications campaigns for our consumer technology client, for a gloabl audience. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies, building strong client relationships, and leading a team to achieve campaign objectives. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and strategic thinker who enjoys working with and supporting clients in a fast paced environement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned consumer technology clients, understanding their business goals and providing strategic counsel to exceed their expectations.
- Develop and implement comprehensive PR strategies and campaigns tailored to client objectives, market trends, and audience insights in the technology sector.
- Manage and mentor a team of account executives and junior staff, providing guidance on project execution, media relations, and best practices in PR.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key journalists, influencers, and media outlets in the consumer technology space to secure positive media coverage and enhance client visibility.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality PR materials, including press releases, media kits, case studies, and pitch documents, ensuring alignment with client messaging
- Monitor media coverage and campaign performance, analyzing results to provide actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Develop and manage budgets for client accounts, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial constraints.
- Assist clients in managing communications during challenging situations, developing appropriate messaging and strategies to protect their reputation.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in the consumer technology industry to provide clients with informed counsel and innovative ideas.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of public relations experience, with a strong focus on consumer technology clients or industries, with agency experience.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful PR campaigns that drive results.
- Excellent English and Korean writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
- Strong media relations skills and a robust network of contacts within the consumer technology sector
- Relationships with Tier 1 media would be beneficial
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience of mentoring junior memebers of the team
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in PR tools and analytics platforms to measure campaign performance.
Note from the team
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Senior Associate - Client Experience (Consumer brands)
Role: Senior Associate
Designation: Senior Associate – Client Experience
Location: Mumbai
Category: Consumer/ Lifestyle
Overview
Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energize the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses
Our game-changing work is recognized by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.
More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we’re always ready for more problems to solve.
Our Values:
CURIOSITY – We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions
INCLUSION – We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias
COURAGE – We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made
IMPACT – We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the world
About the opportunity:
What will you do?
- Contribute to client tactical plans and cross-community implementation activities
- Successfully manage client expectations by ensuring adherence to timelines, budget and quality standards
- Develop initial client communications, key messaging and related materials
- Build client relationships, confidence and trust (at executional level)
You will be a good fit if you…
- Possess 2 years’ work experience in a PR agency, preferably worked on Consumer/ Lifestyle brands
- Possess project management capability and business acumen
- Are good at networking, negotiation, coordination and possess organization abilities
- Are an analytical thinker and have the ability to formulate insights
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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Associate - Client Experience (Consumer brands)
Role: Senior Associate
Designation: Senior Associate – Client Experience
Location: Mumbai
Category: Consumer/ Lifestyle
Overview
Part of The Weber Shandwick Collective, we’re the earned-first global communications agency, led by world-class strategic thinkers and creative activators. We create shared and sustainable value for businesses, people, and society. We energize the right mix of talent, using the right platforms and latest technology to choreograph stories that make a real and meaningful impact for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses
Our game-changing work is recognized by some of the most prestigious industry awards bodies, and we have won more than 135 Lions at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. We’re also PRWeek’s 2024 Global Agency of the Year as well as being listed on the Ad Age A-List 2024 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2024.
More than ever, organizations need to solve for unprecedented challenges born of technology-driven disruption. We fuse global teams grounded in technology, digital innovation and analytics to help clients. As we live in an always-on world, our brand positioning reflects this need to engage with our always-on audience, just as we advise our clients to do. We inspire. We incite. We shape ideas and conversations, and we activate our global reach for local causes and multinational brands alike, and we’re always ready for more problems to solve.
Our Values:
CURIOSITY – We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions
INCLUSION – We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias
COURAGE – We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made
IMPACT – We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the world
About the opportunity:
What will you do?
- Contribute to client tactical plans and cross-community implementation activities
- Successfully manage client expectations by ensuring adherence to timelines, budget and quality standards
- Develop initial client communications, key messaging and related materials
- Build client relationships, confidence and trust (at executional level)
You will be a good fit if you…
- Possess 2 years’ work experience in a PR agency, preferably worked on Consumer/ Lifestyle brands
- Possess project management capability and business acumen
- Are good at networking, negotiation, coordination and possess organization abilities
- Are an analytical thinker and have the ability to formulate insights
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Brussels, Belgium
Account Manager Healthcare (Public Affairs)
Account Manager Healthcare
What’s Happening?
The Public Affairs Practice at Weber Shandwick Brussels creates world-class work and word’s got out… Our reputation for delivering engaging campaigns that strike up conversations between policy makers and companies means we’re working with an enviable client list across a diverse range of sectors including; digital, healthcare, energy, transport, sustainability, social, trade, financial services and agriculture.
We are looking to appoint an experienced PR professional to join our Public Affairs Healthcare practice at Account Manager level. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful team and take the next step up in your career at an award-winning global agency.
The Role and Responsibilities
- Leads/manages multiple integrated work streams and partners with client leads to deliver on time/on budget work;
- Drives development of tactical plans, translating strategies into tactics, ensuring high quality deliverables align with strategies
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how to design and implement public affairs campaigns on behalf of government, corporate and trade association clients, with an emphasis on highly-regulated industries
- Applies working knowledge of communications to manage policy communications strategies on behalf of clients
- Actively participates in the development and implementation of program recommendations
- Supports new business pitch content creation and organic business growth efforts (proactive/reactive)
- Contributes to marketing and business development efforts;
- Mentors junior staff;
What We’re Looking For
- 4-6 years relevant working experience. Previous experience in a public affairs role in-house, in consultancy or experience working in the EU institutions is preferable.
- A passion for external affairs and policy, supported by a curious mind and a strong interest in healthcare issues
- Applied experience and understanding of the EU institutions and political dynamics surrounding healthcare policies.
- Strong business acumen and appreciation of the commercial impact of policy decisions
- Capability as an advisor, including first class communication and writing skills
- An entrepreneurial approach to client servicing and business development
- Dynamic team player and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
What We Offer
- Growing professionally in a trendsetting agency working with both local and global clients.
- A creative and casual dress company culture where you can be yourself, grow and innovate.
- Our flexible working model
- A competitive package and benefits.
- A great chance to learn and develop in this highly agile role.
About us
With over 15 different nationalities in the office, Weber Shandwick Brussels truly represents the heart of Europe. We’re lucky to attract some of the best minds in PR & Comms. We’re dynamic, open-minded and fun. At Weber Shandwick, you can be yourself and own your impact.
We encourage an inclusive work environment where being authentic, caring for each other and being entrepreneurial are part of our core ways of working. We foster a culture of growth and collaboration, we celebrate the hard work we do, and we care for each other’s wellbeing while doing it. Come work with us and be a part of shaping culture.
Note from the Talent Acquisition Team
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