Date Posted: Thursday 22nd May 2025
Date Expires: Monday 23rd June 2025
Brand consultancy and communications agency, Derris UK is looking for a passionate self starter to join the company as an Account Manager. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day tactical execution across a variety of consumer accounts while also learning strategic planning across a mix of clients. The ideal candidate is a passionate self-starter with 3-4 years relevant public relations experience working across industries and comfortable working on account teams with several team members.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the day-to-day tactical lead for your clients, including both internally and externally.
- Possess a strong sense of tactical execution to support senior leadership to contribute to the execution of integrated communication strategies across PR, influencer, and brand partnerships whilst learning strategic planning
- Lead and manage pitching efforts across the agency in broadcast, print and online to generate high impact media placements to meet the objectives and KPIs of the clients
- Take ownership of leading projects, including campaign launches, influencer partnerships, and events, while managing timelines, budgets, and results
- Cultivate and maintain strong media relationships across a variety of sectors, and proactively identify new media opportunities
- Skilled at creating media and client-facing materials, including pitches, agendas/recaps, prep docs, reports and press releases
- Oversee the management the internal running of client accounts including press materials, databases, reports, imagery/samples, media & social monitoring
- Research social media influencers and assist with the management of gifting programmes & campaign initiatives
- Stay ahead of industry trends, media shifts, competitor activity and relevant news to keep clients and internal teams informed and up to date
- Conduct research tasks across media, competitor, event landscapes
- Manage junior team members whilst also working with senior team to develop management skills
- Support the senior team with research and ideas for strategy brainstorms, new business and partnerships across clients
- Adhere to deadlines and deliver work on time within a fast-paced environment
Key Skills
- 3-4 years Public Relations experience, agency experience preferred
- Strong relationship building experience with media and clients across different industries
- Ability to think through communication strategies and deliver tangible results
- Experience in managing client relationships with confidence and professionalism
- Self motivated and ambitious with the ability to work independently
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a a positive can-do attitude
- Contribute to a dynamic, high energy, team-oriented company culture
- Experience mentoring junior team members and supporting their development
- Up-to-date on industry and cultural trends with a creative, solutions-focused mindset
About Derris
Derris is a brand consultancy headquartered in London and New York. We are here to help build great brands. From lifestyle and fashion, beauty, health & wellness, technology, homeware and more — we work with both new and established companies to develop narratives that stand out in crowded industries. We approach our work methodically, telling stories with universal impact through strategy, positioning, content, and communications. Derris creates unique messaging and executes strategic media relations programmes that offer clients a holistic approach to both consumer and business storytelling. The cornerstone of our company is our culture — where we place a large amount of emphasis on growth, collaboration and professional development. We value and facilitate a fully inclusive and holistic employment experience tailored to the individual. A few of the clients on our UK roster include Loop, Harry’s, Cecred and Starface.
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