Lighthouse is recruiting: Client Manager
- Lighthouse NI
- Jan 10, 2019
- 2 min read
Job Description: Client Manager
Lighthouse Communications will celebrate its tenth anniversary this year and we are looking for an outstanding individual with agency experience and an interest in current affairs to join our award-winning team as a Client Manager.
Working with some of the biggest brands in Northern Ireland, Lighthouse Communications provides counsel to senior business leaders and delivers creative marketing communications strategies that drive influence amongst our clients’ stakeholders.
We are committed to the personal and professional development of our team and offer industry leading salaries and benefits.
If you are someone that realises hard work brings reward and seeks continuing career progression, then this full-time, permanent position will be of interest.
The Role
As a Client Manager, you will devise and execute communications strategies on behalf of a portfolio of clients.
Whilst responsible for the day to day running of the account, you will work closely with the senior team to ensure these strategies effect change.
Responsibilities
Principal responsibilities will include:
Provide strategic counsel to clients
Develop PR strategies with full digital integration
Media relations
Lead on all aspects of account management
Oversee the team in the implementation of activity
Monitor the wider economic environment on behalf of clients
Budget management
Pro-actively identify opportunities on behalf of clients
Essential Experience
The candidate will have at least two years’ experience working in a PR agency or in-house communications department but must have:
Corporate brand experience
Relevant third level qualification
Great attention to detail
A sound knowledge of the economy and current affairs
A proven track record managing multiple accounts or business strands
Excellent media contacts across business, trade and online media
Ability to develop strategies and creative plans that encompass offline and online platforms
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Industry leading salary
Inclusion in bonus scheme
Private company pension
Ongoing training
Career progression
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter in confidence to:
Alyson English, Director,
by Friday 1
st
February 2019.
