Reference: 68106
Date Added: 9 October 2018
Closing Date: 26 October 2018
Job Title: Account Manager or Senior Account Manager
Working For: Local Dialogue
Location: London
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 (commensurate with skills and experience) + benefits
Length of Contract:
Job Details
Local Dialogue is a leading public affairs/communications consultancy working with clients in both the public and private sectors, including national and regional housebuilders, local authorities, commercial, sport, retail and leisure developers and energy providers.
We are looking to recruit a new confident and proactive Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join the team within our growing London office, working on projects in London, the Midlands and the South.
This important role would equally suit an existing Account Manager or Senior Account Manager or somebody looking for more autonomy and to take the next step in their careers, keen to drive new business growth and develop strong client relationships.
Duties will include
• Working as a senior member of a team of consultants
• Manage and develop overall client relationships and individual sites, maximising potential billing opportunities
• Develop and deliver innovative and sensitive consultation and engagement strategies from concept to delivery, that achieve client solution and maximise relationship development
• Discover and develop new business opportunities, assist and prepare engaging fee proposals and tender responses
• Attend new business meetings and pitches
• Report on results across managed client accounts
• Produce and oversee the production of client materials
• Assist in the development of the Local Dialogue brand and initiatives to further enhance the continual success and profitability of the business
Desirable skills and experience include
• At least two years experience in a public affairs consultancy or similar setting
• A strong interest in politics, current affairs, public affairs, local government, planning, regeneration and development, with experience of political campaigning
• A full UK driving licence
• Current professional contacts and within political arenas
• Line management experience
• Very strong written and oral communication skills
Local Dialogue is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date: 26 October 2018
Interview/Start Dates
We are looking to appoint as soon as possible and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. If the right candidate is found, the position may be filled ahead of the closing date.
Application Details
If you are interested in applying for this position in our London office, please send a covering letter and CV to – recruitment@localdialogue.com
For additional information, call Mike Denness on 07717 452 858. Previous applicants need not reapply, we will not acknowledge all applications.
Website: http://localdialogue.com