Panterra is a global strategic advisory firm. Over the last 25 years, we have grown from a boutique strategic communications firm into a leading international consultancy. We advise governments, embassies, corporations, and individuals on a wide range of complex policy and communications issues. Our work is typically at the nexus of the worlds of politics, foreign policy, business, and the media.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our advisory team as an Account Director, responsible for a portfolio of client accounts, managing delivery teams and client relationships in our London office. Successful candidates will be able to hit the ground running and have an eagerness to develop new networks, with 4-7 years industry experience.

Key Tasks

• To establish trusted and long-term relationships with clients and networks.
• To work with the management team to devise and implement communications strategies which deliver results and support new client proposals.
• To be accountable for delivery and project management of a number of accounts and to help set and deliver strategy.
• To identify business development opportunities and new client relationships.
• To provide line management, training, and development of the team and to address team issues as required.
• To attend a variety of networking functions and events that are identified as providing opportunities to meet potential clients and/or referrers for the business.
• To act as ambassador for the company at all times.

Skills & Experience

• A range of political and media contacts, drawn from 4-7 years of industry experience.
• International outlook, ideally with cross-border experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an eagerness to develop new networks.
• Entrepreneurial/self-starter.
• A background or experience in running digital campaigns would be helpful.
• Language capabilities: a second language (German, French, Spanish or Arabic) would be helpful but is not a requirement.