AKA Communications

About AKA Communications

Account Manager In this exciting role as a Restaurant and Bar PR Account Manager, you will experience some of London’s finest brands. The role requires a confident and knowledgeable account manager who is passionate about food and drink. You already have strong relationships with journalists, excellent writing skills, and will develop the best game plan to get our clients out there. You will inspire and manage 2-3 members of staff within your team and execute strategic, creative thinking as well as the ability to effectively, prioritise, and be successful in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include pitching to print, broadcast and digital media, event management, and implementing effective public relations strategy for new campaigns and launches. Main responsibilities · Day-to-day management for all designated clients · Attending in-person client meetings to present results, provide updates and discuss strategy · General point of contact for press requests · Manage and develop media relationships - liaise with media and proactively pitch clients to print and digital media including nationals, consumer, and trade · Maintaining and updating media lists · Editorial placement · Copywriting and creation of press materials · Evaluating campaign effectiveness via monthly client reports · Assisting on new business-related research and presentation assignments · Host creative brainstorming sessions · Industry trend research projects alongside competitor analysis · Creation of brand development and strategy · Event management · Attend hospitality industry trade events · Securing media to attend press events · Management of Account Executive and Account Assistant · Report to the Founder Director ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Requirements · Influential within the London food and drink scene. · Evidence of strong relationships with senior journalist's (within London and the UK). · Aptitude to build a network of influencers and press commentators. · Evidence of copywriting, marketing and report writing, social media, event management and client liaison skills · Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, as are fantastic presentation skills – in person, written and on the phone. · Experience in new business pitching · Ambitious and enthusiastic Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Experience: sales: 7 years (Preferred) Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

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