Homebased Account Manager
Performance Communications
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, London; England, UK
Proudly employee-owned, we are the UK s leading specialist agency in Automotive, Technology & Sports Brand Communications. With a team of 60 creative comms experts, we look to help ignite people s passions and make a real difference to our clients businesses. From creatively brainstorming big integrated campaign ideas and managing projects, to unlocking media and influencer opportunities, identifying compelling news hooks, writing releases, engaging journalists, or telling stories creatively on social media, no two days are the same. Located in Kingston upon Thames, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days from home each week. We d ask that you please consider your commute when applying and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to excel. The S/AE role is the central point of support across our automotive team at Performance. The individual is expected to help maintain systems and processes to support the team in working efficiently, juggling the unique requirements of our varied clients. This is a core role within an exciting team, which includes a range of clients across the automotive sector, with a focus on consumer brands and global car manufacturers. If you re passionate about comms, love to be creative, have the ability to inspire those around you, and want to have the opportunity to help tell the stories of some big name car brands, this could be the role for you! Act as day-to-day support for S/AM and 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 Action all account housekeeping related matters including the weekly client reports, meeting agendas, minutes and contact reports including circulation, the internal team coordination of briefing documents and related documentation to the delivery of the accounts 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 (on objective, message and within budget) 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 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 booking confirmation, expenses and reconciliation Media event management: supporting the organisation and logistics of media events, stunts and activities Research, draft copy, press releases, blog articles, features and media materials relating to all accounts; and assist in the development of creative editorial content Manage an inventory of brand guidelines and digital assets that that is accessible for all team members on the central server Action all account housekeeping related matters including the weekly client reports, meeting agendas, minutes, contact reports and circulation, internal team coordination Ability to manage workload effectively and be responsible for a number of projects at any one time Fully computer literate in Microsoft packages Ideally a passion for cars We believe that Performance Communications is a great place to work. In a recent employee survey, 100% of people said they would recommend Performance to a friend, 96% said Performance is a fun place to work and 92% said they enjoyed their job. Whether that be through internal or external training to help you develop, or programmes and initiatives to support your wellbeing through our wellbeing strategy, Thrive, your development and wellbeing is important to us. Listed below are some of the benefits we currently offer, we say currently because we are always evolving them via employee feedback obtained through our regular staff survey: Company wide wellbeing programme (Thrive) including a: Company bonus and recognition programme £250 wellbeing allowance 25 days holiday Private healthcare Training programme Breakfast on office days Personal, Team & Company Social allowances Flexible working (split between home & office) Social activities (Summer / Christmas parties (and some in-between)) Cycle to Work scheme Dog friendly office Work/life balance mindset We take pride in nurturing talent: Show the application and drive, and we ll support you every step of the way.