PR Account Executive
Full time, permanent
Up to 28,000 (doe)
Andover (with hybrid working)
In partnership with our client, we are seeking a driven and proactive PR Account Executive to manage sales activity and lead generation. Contributing to a small team within the PR industry, the ideal candidate will proactively promote products and services, foster strong relationships, and contribute to business growth.
You'll play a key role in managing sales activity and the pipeline, leading client meetings and pitches, identifying new business opportunities, and developing valuable prospects through networking and research.
About the job:
- Manage sales activity and pipelines
- Lead client meetings and pitches
- Identify new business opportunities and valuable prospects through networking and research
- Qualify leads and develop a customer journey for each prospect
- Acquire and retain clients while serving as the primary point of contact
- Deliver product demos and presentations, create client packages, and close sales
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the company's product suite
- Facilitate communication between the PR team, marketing, and senior management
- Confidently present to prospects and clients, both virtually and in person
- Collaborate with the Digital Marketing Manager to attract and nurture clients, and suggest service improvements
- Provide input on automation techniques to enhance sales
- Report sales performance to the Managing Director
About you:
You'll have excellent customer service abilities, strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and a degree in marketing, sales, or business management is an advantage. Experience in lead generation, such as with HubSpot, and a strong solutions-focused mindset are essential.