• Application Deadline: Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Account Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Our clients looking to engage the services of an Account Manager with strong inclination to Public Relations to join their team.


• The suitable candidate will be responsible to proactively plan and execute client activities in a timely, efficient and high-quality manner with minimal direction from Senior Managers and Group Heads or higher-level supervisors.


• He/she would demonstrate independence and autonomy with regards to their responsibilities and must exhibit a deep understanding of clients and accounts.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain regular contact with clients and proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.


• Build understanding and knowledge of clients’ businesses and their competitive environments.


• Participates in programme presentations to clients or new business presentations.


• Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials, including press releases, byline articles, speeches, client correspondences and reports.


• Maintain regular contact with clients and media; proactively offer and implement new ways to meet client needs.


• Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including press releases, fact sheets and pitch letters


• Initiate implementation of media events, press conferences/briefings, media tours, etc.


• Develop editorial/journalistic/media contacts within the media.


• Verify information to assure accuracy of media materials and contacts.


• Under the strategic direction of senior management, act as the primary implementer of account plans.


• Develop an understanding of various research methods, and coordinate internal and external resources in implementing research projects.


• Assist senior management in developing proposals and gathering information for new business opportunities.


• Facilitate teamwork by delegating and involving junior staff members whenever possible.


• Create budget status reports and review job status reports.


• Vigorously pursue competitive estimates for services from vendors.


• Seek counsel from financial manager to be able to review financial reports, project budgets, and related financial materials.

Skills & Qualification Required

• Degree in Marketing, PR or any related courses


• Experience in the advertising, Media or Public Relations is required


• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience


• Strong writing and strong listening skills


• Strong verbal communications skills in addition to business presentation skills


• Quick witted and able to handle multiple projects


• Proven ability to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities


• Strong understanding of public relations and tactics, including media relations


• Computer Skills: efficiency in word processing, Database management, and online research


• Team Oriented and Self Motivated.