Sector - Consumer http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/ http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/images/RssImage.jpg http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/jobs.aspx?RssType=2&liEmployerTypeID=5 en-gb © Copyright and database rights JobsInPR 2010 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:39:29 GMT Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:39:29 GMT JobsInPR We are looking for an experienced and creative Consumer Account Manager to work on some top brands including Boots. You will be a strong generalist with the ability to drive, inspire and nurture your teams whilst making sure the client gets excellent service. The role will suit someone who thrives on variety of work, is proactive and who enjoys the opportunity to work on leading brands. http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4313/consumer+account+manager.html http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4313/consumer+account+manager.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:30:00 GMT Working as part of our biggest team on some of the best and bravest brands in the business, including Boots, this role requires significant experience on big consumer brands. Experience of managing a large press office, alongside creative projects and campaigns is essential. You will have first class team management skills and the ability manage client accounts with confidence. http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4314/consumer+senior+account+manager.html http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4314/consumer+senior+account+manager.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:30:00 GMT Focus PR is a PRWeek Top 150 (no. 71) consumer lifestyle public relations consultancy based in Covent Garden. We are also ranked no. 14 in the PRWeek Top 50 Consumer Consultancies. The three words which sum us up are Results, Energy and Ideas. We are an ego-free meritocracy, where going the extra mile is par for the course, but so is recognition for your efforts. Our team is made up of thirty individuals whose defining attributes include intelligence, sincerity, creativity, determination, ambition and a sense of humour. We are on the lookout for highly capable JAEs. If you are creative, committed and have a passion to succeed in PR, then we want to hear from you. You'll have had exposure to a fast-moving consumer lifestyle PR consultancy, and ideally media contacts in at least a couple of our sectors. You'll also have bags of enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task at speed. The principal requirements of this role are to provide reliable and efficient support to members of the account teams, and to ensure that the administrative aspects of their accounts are up to date. In addition to having had some exposure to account handling within consumer lifestyle (likely to be at a Team Assistant level or similar), applicants will also need to be able to demonstrate a handful of good consumer media contacts. Although not an exhaustive list, the key duties are detailed below. If you would like to apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to Adrienne Barthram, Human Resources Manager, at adrienne@focuspr.co.uk. Please also outline your salary expectations. Please note that due to the large number of applications we expect to receive, only those short-listed will be contacted. RESPONSIBILITIES Client • Under guidance, draft press releases, photo-calls, invitations, features, press packs, background information sheets, status reports and competition formats, for approval by an account manager or account director. Contribute to advertorials for clients where these are booked. • With coaching and guidance, through regular liaison begin to develop relationships with clients on day-to-day matters, attend client meetings, contribute towards meeting agendas and take notes for contact reports. • Keep team members informed of all developments relating to client work and immediately escalate any issues encountered for a ‘team resolution’ • Start to develop good understanding of the client’s business, markets and issues affecting them, in order to identify, on behalf of clients, potential issues and opportunities present. • Regularly read the trade media and get to know who the key editors are. Feed into the team relevant trends and news which could be of interest to clients and produce news-angles. • Begin to develop media contacts in areas relevant to client activity. Liaise on forthcoming features through ring-rounds and regular face-to-face meetings (always with another member of the team for support and direction). Follow up with media where product samples have been sent to secure coverage and achieve results. Ensure coverage is then collated and ready for presentation to client. • Under guidance, liaise with third party suppliers, organising design and artwork, photography, print, research and booking venues/catering etc ensuring that House protocol on POs and invoicing is adhered to. • Assist in the arrangement of press briefings, photo calls and other events. Have a proactive role in securing press attendance. • Start to develop an awareness of hourly fees, budgeting fees and expenses, plus agreed budgets allocated to activity. • Under guidance, issue purchase orders, as authorised by account managers and account directors. • Maintain adequate supplies of client press paper, photographs, literature (where relevant) and product samples, and ensure they are logged in and out. • Ensure press cuttings are properly mounted and sent to client, as agreed. • Ensure there is a comprehensive client filing system set up and running. House • Recognise profitable opportunities for the company i.e. advertorials, extra projects etc. Demonstrate strong financial awareness. • Develop new business opportunities. • Attend brainstorms on new business and research ideas. Contribute to new business proposals. • Contribute to everyday office activities and administration to help ensure a smooth-running office – to include answering the phone. • Protect copyright and confidentiality of all company documents and information at all times. • Always be aware of office security and locking valuables out of sight. PERSON SPECIFICATION • Exposure to account handling within a fast-moving consultancy working for clients from within at least a couple of the following sectors: food & drink, luxury & lifestyle, health & beauty, entertainment & leisure, and art & interior. Knowledge within other consumer sectors is an advantage. • Ability to manage workload effectively and be responsible for a number of accounts at any one time • Some client facing experience with an understanding of the businesses of their current clients and their competitors • Strong written skills (and accurate spelling) with high attention to detail • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the company • Excellent organisational and administrative skills • Proven problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative • A team player with endless enthusiasm, a level-head, great sense of humour and a good academic background • Fully computer literate in Microsoft packages, plus ideally an understanding of media databases, e.g. Gorkana, Social Media Library • Highly motivated and committed http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4306/junior+account+executive.html http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4306/junior+account+executive.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:08:00 GMT Focus PR is a PRWeek Top 150 (no. 71) consumer lifestyle public relations consultancy based in Covent Garden. We are also ranked no. 14 in the PRWeek Top 50 Consumer Consultancies. The three words which sum us up are Results, Energy and Ideas. We are an ego-free meritocracy, where going the extra mile is par for the course, but so is recognition for your efforts. Our team is made up of thirty individuals whose defining attributes include intelligence, sincerity, creativity, determination, ambition and a sense of humour. We are on the lookout for highly capable AEs. If you are creative, committed and have a passion to succeed in PR, then we want to hear from you. You'll have had exposure to a fast-moving consumer lifestyle PR consultancy, and ideally media contacts in at least a couple of our sectors. You'll also have bags of enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task at speed. The principal requirements of this role are to provide reliable and efficient support to members of the account teams, and to ensure that the administrative aspects of their accounts are up to date. In addition to proven experience of account handling within consumer lifestyle, applicants will need to be able to demonstrate a range of good consumer media contacts. Although not an exhaustive list, the key duties are detailed below. If you would like to apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to Adrienne Barthram, Human Resources Manager, at adrienne@focuspr.co.uk. Please also outline your salary expectations. Please note that due to the large number of applications we expect to receive, only those short-listed will be contacted. RESPONSIBILITIES Client • Draft press releases, photocall notices, invitations, features, press packs, background information sheets, status reports and competition formats, and contributions to proposals, for approval by account manager/account director. Progress advertorials for clients when these are booked. • Develop close working relationships with clients on day-to-day matters, attend client meetings, draft agendas, and take responsibility for the completion of contact reports, ensuring that these are forwarded to the client within 48 hours of meetings. • Keep account managers/account directors informed of all developments relating to client work and discuss issues and solutions with them. • Develop an in-depth understanding of the client’s business, markets and issues affecting them, in order to identify, on behalf of clients, potential issues and opportunities present. • Regularly read the trade media and know who the key editors are. Feed into the team relevant trends and news which could be of interest to clients and produce news-angles. • Further develop good relationships with media contacts in areas relevant to client activity. Liaise on forthcoming features through ring-rounds and regular face-to-face meetings, proactively selling in ideas and promotions. Follow up with media where product samples have been sent to secure coverage and achieve results. Ensure coverage is then collated and ready for presentation to client. • Liaise with third party suppliers, organising design and artwork, photography, print, research and booking venues/catering etc, ensuring that House protocol on POs and invoicing is followed. • Assist in the arrangement of press briefings, photo calls and other events. Manage client updates on press attendance. • Further develop an awareness of hourly fees, budgeting fees and expenses, plus agreed budgets allocated to activity. • Maintain database lists of press contacts, including initial creation and regular maintenance, to ensure all contacts are up-to-date. • Issue purchase orders, as authorised by account managers and account directors. • Maintain adequate supplies of client press paper, photographs, literature (where relevant) and product samples, and ensure they are logged in and out. • Ensure press cuttings are properly mounted and sent to client, as agreed. • Ensure there is a comprehensive client filing system set up and running. House • Recognise profitable opportunities for the company i.e. advertorials, extra projects etc. Demonstrate strong financial awareness. • Develop new business opportunities. • Attend brainstorms on new business and research ideas. Contribute to new business proposals. • Contribute to everyday office activities and administration to help ensure a smooth-running office – to include answering the phone. • Protect copyright and confidentiality of all company documents and information at all times. • Always be aware of office security and locking valuables out of sight. PERSON SPECIFICATION • Experience at executive level within a fast-moving consultancy working for clients from within at least a couple of the following sectors: food & drink, luxury & lifestyle, health & beauty, entertainment & leisure, and art & interior. Knowledge within other consumer sectors is an advantage. • Ability to manage workload effectively and be responsible for a number of accounts at any one time • Good client facing experience with an understanding of the businesses of their current clients and their competitors • Strong written skills (and accurate spelling) with high attention to detail • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the company • Excellent organisational and administrative skills • Proven problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative • A team player with endless enthusiasm, a level-head, great sense of humour and a good academic background • Fully computer literate in Microsoft packages, plus ideally an understanding of media databases, e.g. Gorkana, Social Media Library • Highly motivated and committed http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4305/account+executive.html http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4305/account+executive.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT Focus PR is a PRWeek Top 150 (no. 71) consumer lifestyle public relations consultancy based in Covent Garden. We are also ranked no. 14 in the PRWeek Top 50 Consumer Consultancies. The three words which sum us up are Results, Energy and Ideas. We are an ego-free meritocracy, where going the extra mile is par for the course, but so is recognition for your efforts. Our team is made up of thirty individuals whose defining attributes include intelligence, sincerity, creativity, determination, ambition and a sense of humour. A position has arisen whereby we are now recruiting for a “Senior Account Executive” with specific experience within beauty. Knowledge within other consumer sectors would also be beneficial should the opportunity to work on other accounts arise. It is essential that the successful applicant is able to hit the ground running on a number of our current beauty accounts. The principal requirements of this role are to provide solid and reliable support to more senior members of your account teams, and to begin to take responsibility for managing less experienced members of a team who are each working on a number of accounts. You will have significant experience of public relations in a senior executive role and to support your proven experience of account handling within the beauty sector you will need to be able to demonstrate a “black book” of solid beauty media contacts. Although not an exhaustive list, the key duties are detailed below. If you would like to apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to Adrienne Barthram, Human Resources Manager, at adrienne@focuspr.co.uk. Please also outline your salary expectations. Please note that due to the large number of applications we expect to receive, only those short-listed will be contacted. RESPONSIBILITIES Client • Demonstrate ability to plan and prioritise own work, keeping account manager/account director informed of all developments relating to client work • Be very familiar with the agreed programme of work and look ahead to ensure activities are instigated within good time, not missed and not rushed. • Plan, organise and manage junior and operational staff to progress day-to-day work on their clients, keeping account team/senior management informed of developments on client business at all times. Take responsibility for keeping internal team action lists updated so that all team members understand their own tasks/responsibilities. • Maintain quality control over work produced by junior and operational staff and check all written material before it goes to account manager/account director for final approval once work is at a standard that would be suitable to send to a client. • Develop an awareness of junior account executive workloads and assist with planning. Begin to motivate the team. Identify opportunities and problems on team for discussion with senior management where necessary. • Draft press releases, photo-calls, invitations, features, press packs, background information sheets, status reports, competition formats, and contributions to proposals and speeches, for approval by account manager/account director. • Maintain close liaison with clients to ensure work is progressing satisfactorily and opportunities are being seized, and involve senior management as appropriate. Identify issues and opportunities and give professional client consultation. Attend client meetings; taking the lead on areas involving media relations, draft agendas and contact reports. • Develop a greater, more detailed understanding of client business and markets and issues affecting them. • Ensure adequate supplies are maintained of client press paper, photographs, literature, product samples and ensure they are consistently logged in and out. • Nurture existing media contacts and take the lead on identifying and developing new beneficial relationships. Keep up-to-speed with changes and developments in the media and inform the team. Liaise on forthcoming features through regular ring-rounds and take pro-active role in selling in ideas and promotions. Mentor more junior members of the team in media relations skills and help them to develop this area for their own progression. • Manage database lists of press contacts – to include initial creation and regular maintenance to ensure these are updated. • Ensure all work is carried out within budget and in a timely manner. Develop a good awareness of hourly fees, budgeting fees and expenses. • Develop a confidence in presenting both internally and externally. • Create and issue purchase orders, as authorised by account manager/account director. • Liaise with third party suppliers, organising design and artwork, photography, print, research and booking venues/catering. Establish budgets for bought-in services, reporting into an account manager/account director. • Begin to develop new opportunities on existing business. Assist account manager/account director in preparing research for proposals with input from account team. • Be responsible for, or ensure, that minuting of all meetings is undertaken and that a contact report detailing actions is forwarded to client within 48 working hours. • Assist in event co-ordination, proposing operational support be brought in if required. • Ensure press cuttings are properly mounted and sent to client, as agreed and that regular coverage reports or highlights are fed to client on a frequent basis. • Ensure there is a comprehensive client filing system House • Recognise profitable opportunities for the company i.e. advertorials, extra projects etc. Demonstrate strong financial awareness. • Develop new business opportunities. • Attend brainstorms on new business and research ideas. Contribute to new business proposals. • Contribute to everyday office activities and administration to help ensure a smooth-running office – to include answering the phone. • Protect copyright and confidentiality of all company documents and information at all times. • Always be aware of office security and locking valuables out of sight. PERSON SPECIFICATION • Experience at a senior executive level within a fast-moving consultancy working for clients within beauty. Knowledge within other consumer sectors is an advantage. • Ability to manage workload effectively and be responsible for a number of accounts at any one time • Some experience of managing junior team members • Possession of a large number of solid beauty media contacts. An avid networker. • Equally comfortable both chatting on the phone and meeting with press regularly • Good client facing experience with an understanding of the businesses of their current clients and their competitors • Strong written skills (and accurate spelling) with high attention to detail • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the company • Strong financial understanding • Excellent organisational and administrative skills • Proven problem solving skills and ability to work on own initiative • A team player with endless enthusiasm, a level-head, great sense of humour and a good academic background • Fully computer literate in Microsoft packages, plus ideally an understanding of media databases, e.g. Gorkana, Social Media Library • Highly motivated and committed http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4304/senior+account+executive+beauty.html http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4304/senior+account+executive+beauty.html Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:47:00 GMT Hanson Search is a leading search and selection consultancy specialising in Global Marketing Communications with dedicated teams specialising in public affairs, healthcare, corporate, consumer, financial, technology and digital. Hanson Search recruits from executive to director level for in-house and consultancies in European and emerging markets through our offices in London, Paris and Dubai. As a Senior Consultant you will proactively developing business across the UK and/or European markets headhunting suitable candidates, attending networking events and offering strategic career advice. The opportunity will see you developing a successful specialist and profitable team within Hanson Search which could lead you to board level. The successful candidate should be: • Degree educated (or equivalent) and interested in current and political affairs • Hard working, highly committed with high values and goals • A track record of high achievement through work and personal life • Client service focused • Excellent communication and networking capabilities • Industry experience and knowledge is desirable Hanson Search is particularly interested in individuals with languages skills as we recruit across international markets. Contact Theresa at Theresa@hansonsearch.com or 020 7632 1416. http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4247/senior+search+consultant.html http://www.jobsinpr.co.uk/jobs/4247/senior+search+consultant.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:37:00 GMT