{"id":20658,"date":"2015-01-30T12:50:23","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T10:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=20658"},"modified":"2015-01-30T12:50:23","modified_gmt":"2015-01-30T10:50:23","slug":"pr-account-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/pr-account-manager.html","title":{"rendered":"PR Account Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"
An award-winning PR and marketing agency specializing in luxury brands is looking for a talented PR Account Manager in Cape Town to work on some exciting new accounts. This position requires a driven and dynamic professional who is exceptionally presentable and understands luxury and style. The successful person will be very detail orientated and should be able to travel and represent th<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n Employer: Switch Consultants (Pty) Ltd \n Personal attributes that are essential to the position:<\/strong> \n
\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for the managing and executing of his\/her designated client portfolio, with a particular focus on fashion brands. Responsibilities include the effective management, coordination, implementation, and completion of PR and publicity campaigns, and the successful management of high-end events. Strong relationships management ability with clients and media are critical to the position and a strong interest and\/or experience in the luxury sector is essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\u2022 Conceptualising and managing tactical and creative PR strategies and plans
\n\u2022 Exceptional media relationships with a solid track record in media management and client pitches
\n\u2022 Exceptional event management skills, including strategy and concept creation, planning, budgeting and full management
\n\u2022 Successful relationship building with existing and new clients
\n\u2022 Excellent creative writing skills (press releases and client proposals)
\n\u2022 Full management of all PR activities including monthly reports, supplier management and managing of creative material where necessary
\n\u2022 Good social media knowledge and experience
\n\u2022 An exceptional track record is essential and to be able to show a solid return on investment achieved for past clients
\n\u2022 Ability to suitably represent the company at industry and social events
\n\u2022 A good knowledge of the South African media landscape and the ability to create story angles for a multitude of different clients
\n\u2022 A good understanding of the international and local luxury industry and fashion sector
\n\u2022 In-depth knowledge of all aspects of PR with a PR Diploma or Degree
\n\u2022 Solid computer competence: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web and social media
\n\u2022 At least two years PR work experience in a PR agency is essential<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Self-confidence, and ability to influence
\n– Leadership and good decision making skills
\n\u2022 Ability to think creatively and ‘out of the box’
\n\u2022 Strong self management and team management skills
\n\u2022 Must be a strategic thinker
\n\u2022 Organised and efficient, with exceptional attention to detail
\n\u2022 Exceptional inter-personal skills and the ability to interact with media and clients where necessary
\n\u2022 Excellent time management skills, ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines<\/p>\n<\/div>\n