We have an exciting new role for an account manager or senior account manager to join our award-winning creative comms agency. Working on globally renowned automotive and motorcycle brands, we are looking for a self-starter with an interest in cars and/or bikes. You should be a great writer for both traditional and social channels taking dull data and painting pictures with it. You’re comfortable in front of clients and can translate those conversations into projects that deliver great results. Experience managing a team would be great from both a people development perspective, but also from leaning on your team to deliver bigger complex projects. Any experience creating simple social content from graphics to videos would be a massive plus. In return, you’ll get to work on some incredible brands, at one of the worlds leading sports, automotive and technology comms agencies alongside some great people (Ok, we would say that!). Located in Kingston-Upon-Thames, this job would be split between office (2-3 days a week) and home – with occasional travel across the UK and abroad possible. The salary is dependent on experience. To find out more, send us an email with your CV and why you think you’d be great for the role   Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

Position outline From the award-winning agency that created the world’s first contactless payment car key, organised a super-car street race in Dubai and imagined the fuel station of the future, we have created an exciting new role for a Senior Account Executive (or experienced AE). Suitable for someone who is looking for exciting work and seeking a new challenge within the mobility-tech sector. Someone who is passionate about how new mobility solutions are redefining how the world moves. From concept cars and autonomous vehicles to flying machines and the infrastructures that support them. The role requires a deep curiosity, a can do attitude and a natural ability to simplify the complex. You must know (or at least have a desire to know) your AI from your EV, your gigabit from your gigafactory and your LinkedIn strategy from your last mile solution. This is a core role within the Performance technology team so we’re looking for a safe pair of hands with a flair for press release writing, strong media relations capabilities and social media nous. Someone with patience, who has experience working in an environment where things move at pace and often change. In return we promise to provide plenty of responsibility and an environment that will allow you to grow, develop and sharpen your skills. As an agency we may be small, but we pack a big punch. We enjoy working together, solving problems as a team. And we pride ourselves on thinking bigger than ‘traditional PR’, equipping modern day marketers with the insights, skills and toolkits they need to thrive. Reporting line & team The selected candidate will work alongside the Senior Account Manager & Head of Technology. Key accountabilities Key contact for clients, responsible for delivering against agreed KPIs. Must be able to build and manage effective client relationships and help keep the client team updated regarding reporting, projects and logistics A natural media guru with a hunger to drive the press office for multiple clients. Able to build strong relationships with press, lead sell-ins, manage rolling release schedules and future features lists A keen eye for a story, able to spot news moments and be ready to jump on them, even when they land on those awkward mornings (which they always do) An integrated thinker with solid media know-how. Able to push content out and pull contacts in, keep on top of social media trends and creatively tell client stories across shared channels Good with words, able to produce strong copy, press releases, media materials, photography and filming briefs and drive the development of creative content or ideas Support in ensuring full budget management across all work, including creation of budget estimate, tracking of POs, collation of invoices, receipts and booking confirmation, expenses and reconciliation Enthusiastically ready to help grow the Technology proposition, sharing insights, supporting on new business pitches and rallying teams internally Behavioural competencies A self-starter, with proactive, can-do attitude A strong communicator who can upwards manage as well as prioritise their own work and the team supporting them A logical and clear thinker with a strong attention to detail and deadlines An ability to juggle conflicting priorities and plan and prioritise own work Get the basics right – be passionate about good, simple and effective PR/comms with a strong eye for an editorial angle A desire to challenge and be challenged An appetite for progression and able to utilise constructive feedback from senior members of the team Quick learner, adaptable and pragmatic thinker, while being tenacious, results-driven and resilient Takes initiative and able to work autonomously and conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times A team player with the gravitas to sometimes deal with senior stakeholders Doesn’t need to have vast tech experience, but must have an interest in technology and its impact on the automotive industry To apply, please send your CV to Jamie   Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash

Position outline The AE role is the central point of support across our automotive technology team at Performance. The individual is expected to help maintain systems and processes to support the team in working efficiently, juggling the unique requirements of our varied clients. This is a core role within an exciting team, which includes a range of clients across the technology and automotive sector, with a focus on the future of mobility and sustainability. The right candidate will be passionate and well-informed about technology, mobility and will be well-read with a good working knowledge of current affairs. We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and shows a flair for copywriting with the ability to understand complex ideas and relate them into simple terms. The person will be a key contact for clients, enthusiastically taking on the broad day-to-day requirements of the team and thriving under pressure. The Agency has a reputation for nurturing and developing talent and prides itself on being at the forefront of modern PR and communications. The role is based at Performance Communications, Kingston-Upon-Thames, with flexible working options. Reporting line & team The AE role reports directly to the AMs/SAMs with input from the AD and Director. The latter are responsible for strategic and creative lead direction, with your role pivotal in leading the account day-to-day, acting as a central liaison on all projects. Key accountabilities Act as day-to-day support for S/AM and AD/Director on delivery of the 12-month PR plans for the clients Develop an understanding of key messages and objectives set against key projects Demonstrate ability to plan and prioritise own work with full quality control over written materials Act as solid and reliable support for senior team members Build and manage effective client relationships, and aid in updating the client team regarding reporting and logistics Strong press writing skills with excellent attention to detail General Action all account housekeeping related matters including the weekly client reports, meeting agendas, minutes and contact reports including circulation, the internal team coordination of briefing documents and related documentation to the delivery of the accounts Conduct daily monitoring for stories of interest relating to the clients and circulate relevant stories internally or to the client team Write briefs for all third party suppliers including photography, filming, events and branding; support on shoots and assist in the delivery of high quality assets Coordinate and manage suppliers to deliver projects on brief (on objective, message and within budget) Develop an understanding of PR planning through writing up ideas and plans with support from senior team members Assist in researching and creating market insights, including consumer, media and PR trends and competitor analysis reports Coordinate evaluation reports and liaise with suppliers (e.g. Coverage Book, PRIME and Klear) to deliver accurate and informative reports across all projects Support in ensuring full budget management across all work, including creation of budget estimate, tracking of POs, collation of invoices, receipts and booking confirmation, expenses and reconciliation Start to develop a working knowledge of the Global media landscape and share that knowledge with the wider team Media event management: supporting the organisation and logistics of media events, stunts and activities Research, draft copy, press releases, blog articles, features and media materials relating to all accounts; and assist in the development of creative editorial content Pick up ad-hoc requests from clients and action / escalating to team members accordingly Proactively propose creative ideas and potential news story hooks Processes Provide support through developing administration tools and systems that enable Performance to perform efficiently and effectively Manage an inventory of brand guidelines and digital assets that that is accessible for all team members on the central server Ensure a comprehensive client filing system across accounts, updating when required Manage the weekly team meetings, ensuring team attendance, agenda setting with relevant brainstorms, update and circulation of work sheets, ensure each team member has a copy of the budget tracker and work sheet Action all account housekeeping related matters including the weekly client reports, meeting agendas, minutes, contact reports and circulation, internal team coordination Support the Office Assistant / JAE and AEs across Performance with day-to-day tasks to ensure smooth running of the office: collecting and distributing post, answering phones, welcoming guests, updating the company calendar etc Behavioural competencies Well informed about current affairs, with an interest in the technology, mobility and sustainability sectors Continue and build on existing ‘Can Do’ attitude Support new incoming team players with their induction – majoring on client knowledge and processes Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and work in a fluid and fast-paced environment Be passionate about good, simple and effective PR A strong communicator and able to upwards manage as well as prioritise their own work An appetite for progression and able to work off constructive feedback from senior members of the team Quick learner, adaptable and pragmatic thinker, whilst being tenacious, results driven and resilient Enthusiastic and passionate about becoming an integral part of an award winning team Highly motivated and committed Culturally sensitive and adaptable, whilst being an approachable team player Takes initiative and able to work autonomously and conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times Begin to develop a strong eye for an editorial angle Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work on initiative A ‘right first time’ attitude To find out more, send us an email with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@performancecomms.com