We are seeking a creative and ambitious Account Manager to become an integral and valued part of our team. The role offers excellent career progression opportunities, working closely with the wider team and leading on a range of exciting client projects from the outset.
About Run
Run Communications is a purpose-driven, sports communications agency with a passion for delivering impactful campaigns that make a measurable difference.
We work with our client partners to deliver creative and memorable communications – inspiring audiences to take action and delivering results that really matter.
We’re passionate about the power of sport in enhancing physical health, mental health and community cohesion and working with people, brands and organisations who feel the same.
We like to do things differently to help our clients stand out. We’re proud to work with a diverse network of people, helping us to shape truly authentic and high-impact campaigns.
Some of the brands we work with include The National Lottery, UK Sport, British Gymnastics, MCC & Lord’s Cricket Ground, Badminton England, Swim England and British Wheelchair Basketball.
Account Manager – The Role
The role of the Account Manager will be to develop and implement creative communications strategies for some of our key clients, leading campaigns which drive action and deliver measurable results.
Most campaigns will be consumer focused, typically aiming to increase participation in sport, develop brand engagement and drive footfall for major sports events.
The Account Manager will also work closely with Run’s Senior Management team to identify and secure new business opportunities.
Day to day will include:
- Planning and delivery across some of our most prestigious client accounts, working closely with the wider account team
- Building, leading and developing key client relationships
- Working with key clients to plan measurable campaigns which exceed client KPIs and result in action
- Working with major media brands to deliver high-quality and creative PR activity for our clients
- Creation and delivery of ‘media events’ to generate positive client profile for broadcast, online and print media
- Athlete & ambassador media activity
- Working with our digital team to produce and distribute creative and original content for our client digital and social channels
- Producing high quality written content for multiple platforms
- Working with Run Directors to proactively identify and approach potential clients, and developing and presenting new business pitches
- Supporting clients’ in-house marketing teams
- Management of 3rd party design, film and photography agencies
- Project and Budget Management
- Team Leadership
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years Consumer PR / Communications / Sports Industry experience
- Experience delivering high impact campaigns which have resulted in a measurable outcome (e.g. driven event ticket sales / fan engagement / increased participation)
- A growing network of media contacts across broadcast, print and digital platforms
- Experience managing clients or multiple accounts
- Experience in digital communication, including a strong understanding of a range of social and digital channels
- Strong project and budget management skills
- Understanding of strategic communications planning, measurement and evaluation
- Excellent understanding of the role of sponsorship within the integrated marketing planning process
- Team leadership
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification
Skills and Outlook
- Strong inter-personal and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent project management and organisation skills
- Someone who is looking to work in a fast-paced team environment i.e., frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.
- Able to form and maintain strong client relationships
- Strong copywriting skills
- Detail-oriented and able to prioritise
- Results focused
- Calm and reassuring under pressure
- Growth mindset
The Package
- Salary: £28,500 – £35,000 depending on experience
- Westfield Health private medical insurance package
- Pension enrolment
- Company MacBook & iPhone
- Access to learning & development opportunities
- 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays and extra days during the Christmas break
- Hybrid, flexible working environment, with as least two days a week at our offices in Brighton & Hove. UK travel would be a requirement of the role.
- Great office coffee and regular staff socials
How to apply
Apply for the role at Run by submitting your CV (two pages maximum), along with a 250–300 word pitch as to why you’re the ideal candidate for this role to [email protected].
Deadline: Friday 3 March 2023