PLMR is a successful, fast-growing communications agency with a dynamic, vibrant team delivering high-quality public affairs, public relations and digital solutions for an excellent roster of clients.
As a Senior Account Manager, you will be a senior member of the PLMR team providing an exceptional level of servicing to clients and contributing to internal strategy and decision-making, as well as new business. We are looking for a candidate with outstanding knowledge and experience of the UK political system, with proven experience either working in politics or public affairs.
In this role you will progress your consultancy skills, overseeing the day to day management of client accounts and maintaining positive client relationships, spotting policy trends and identifying issues which might impact client activity, actively developing new business ideas and initiatives, including winning new business, alongside the senior management team. You will manage both junior and senior colleagues to ensure PLMR meet and beat client expectations at every level.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be well organised, highly motivated and able to work under your own initiative. You will have an expert understanding of the UK political system and landscape. As a manager you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise and motivate colleagues. You will have your own networks within both media circles and political circles which you will maintain and expand.