London, UK
Account director
at ING Media
ING is looking for an account director to join its London practice.
£45,000 – £50,000 per annum + healthcare + pension
Based in Shoreditch, London, ING is one of the UK’s most exciting PR companies working at the nexus between contemporary architecture, property, development, design and the built environment.
We are proud to represent a broad range of international clients comprising some of the most respected names in their respective fields.
We are looking for a highly motivated, creative and confident account director to join our expanding team.
Key responsibilities
As an account director you will play a pivotal role within the agency:
- you will lead on the business development and account relationship management of our Turkish book of existing and future business
- you will be responsible for leading some of the agency’s accounts; developing and implementing communications strategies, building and managing relationships with clients and key contacts and creatively building on campaign plans at a tactical level
- in addition to the management of current clients, you will also be expected to identify and develop new business opportunities, at all times representing and promoting ING values and brand in a professional manner
- as an account director, you will manage client teams of PR professionals including account managers and account executives, monitoring and reviewing performance and supporting professional development
Essential experience and qualifications
- degree educated, you will have a minimum of five years’ experience in PR + communications, and be able to demonstrate how you have helped your clients achieve business objectives and raise their profile
- business level Turkish language skills are a pre-requisite
- the successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate at a senior level
- excellent writing skills in English and Turkish to a business level
Personal attributes:
The successful candidate will:
- be driven, ambitious and possess a proactive, professional approach to agency life
- demonstrate a strong interest in design, architecture, property and the built environment
- be confident in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- have a proven track record of developing new business
- possess a strong network of industry and senior media contacts
In addition to a competitive salary, the position comes with the following benefits:
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 after 12 months service
- private healthcare
- company pension scheme
- discretionary additional Christmas leave
- access to travel and rental deposit loan schemes
- Cycle to Work scheme
To apply for this position, please send a covering letter and CV to Joanna Heksel using the ‘apply’ link below.
Date posted: 23 April 2018
Closing date for applications: 22 May 2018
ING is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.