Snapdragon at PLMR is a specialist planning and built environment division within PLMR, a successful, fast-growing communications agency with a dynamic, vibrant team that works across a number of high profile clients to deliver public affairs, public relations and digital solutions for its clients. As an Account Executive you will be a central member of the Snapdragon at PLMR team, providing high quality servicing to all our clients. Ideally, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and enthusiasm about planning and politics in the UK as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be well organised, highly motivated and able to work under your own initiative, meeting and driving forward on deadlines and projects.
Main responsibilities:
• sending out client-ready, accurate communications which require minimal review by senior colleagues
• daily media and political monitoring, including producing client-ready monitoring updates
• developing excellent client relationships
• showing care and attention to detail 
• event management, such as public exhibitions
• promoting client events to the media
• developing and maintaining an expertise in client sectors and related policy fields
• responding to requests for information from clients which may be at short notice
• writing newsletters, briefings, campaign material and press releases
• accurately collating, analysing and evaluating media coverage
• proof read all written materials
• identifying new business opportunities and following up on them on a timely basis, thereby assisting in the growth of the business and the achievement of its business plan
• assisting senior colleagues in creating and delivering winning proposals for new business pitches
• participating in presentations to existing clients and at new business pitches
• providing information for invoicing and cost recharging to the finance department 
• developing a positive professional relationship with Snapdragon at PLMR colleagues, and contributing to a thriving day to day working environment
• effectively managing and delegating tasks to junior colleagues and assisting them as necessary
• communicating effectively internally to manage work levels and deliverables deadlines