Red Flag Account Manager

Description:

Account Managers are vitally important to Red Flag. They develop, manage and execute campaigns on our clients’ behalf, implementing integrated communications and public affairs plans, managing daily client interactions and reporting, developing new business leads, and pitching for new accounts.

Red Flag prides itself on being an industry-leading employer. We have an established policy of promoting from within and provide a staff development programme and clear pathways to promotion, as well as generous staff benefits and incentives. These include hybrid working, annual company and personal performance-based bonuses and incentives for winning new business.

This specific position is offered for an Account Manager to be based in our office in London with the opportunity of hybrid working. Some international travel may be required.

A Red Flag Account Manager
 

• Leads the development, implementation and monitoring of communications and public affairs campaigns carried out on behalf of major clients.
• Works as part of an international team servicing clients on Irish, European and Global campaigns.
• Manages day-to-day client interactions and reporting.
• Helps to drive new business development, acquisition of new clients and pitching for new accounts.
   

Required Skills And Experience
 

• Experience implementing PR and Public Affairs campaigns, preferably within an agency setting.
• Strong knowledge of policy and political processes and demonstrable engagement experience.
• Expertise in particular sectors such as technology, food/drink, or health is an advantage.
• Proven client-handling skills with experience managing large accounts and dealing with the media strongly preferred.
• A strong network of contacts in relevant political, media and regulatory spheres.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including fluent English.