Senior Account Executive - Consumer (up to £35k)

Do you:

• Get excited by building a relationship with a new journalist?
• Relish the idea of helping to deliver bold, brave work that brings fame (for you, the client and agency)?

Then you might just be the Senior Account Executive we are looking for!

Golin is recruiting for a Senior Account Executive to join our team to become an integral part of our sports offering, working across global cultural moments including the World Cup and F1.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for someone who is a trusted team player that can be relied on across your accounts and the wider consumer team. You will take an active role on client calls, build trusted relationships with media and proactively manage client requests as they come in — always staying solutions-focused.

You'll have a passion for all things sports and culture and live and breathe media relations, with experience building genuine relationships with journalists and influencers. You will be expected to keep up to date on new developments within PR, competitor activity, and wider industry trends — including social media and traditional media channels.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Client Management

• Proactively manage client requests and be solutions-focused for any issues that arise
• Play an active role on calls, updating the client on areas of work you are working on
• Take the lead on media monitoring, identifying relevant coverage for clients and knowing what to flag

Team Collaboration

• Deliver work to deadline, flagging issues and finding solutions with your wider team when necessary
• Share information and ideas with others to help the team achieve its goals
• Help troubleshoot and offer constructive feedback
• Maintain a visible presence in the team, with strong communication both virtually and in-person
• Be an active member of the consumer team sharing social trends, earned coverage and brand campaigns with the wider group

Project & Time Management

• Prioritise your workload and communicate proactively if there are any concerns with hitting deadlines
• Have a clear understanding of how long tasks should take and manage your time accordingly

Commercial Acumen

• Assist with managing account finances
• Support financial processes including PO raising, supplier setup, chasing invoices, and running budget trackers
• Complete timesheets daily and understand how your time impacts the business and budgets
• Source and maintain relationships with vendors and third-party suppliers

Business Growth

• Carry out research for new business proposals and pitches
• Listen for client 'problems' in meetings and discuss opportunities with your manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A trusted, proactive team player with a visible presence and a positive attitude
• Passionate about PR, sports and culture — you want to create campaigns that move culture and break traditional norms
• Someone with a strong and evolving understanding of the media landscape, with the ability to target journalists and know how to sell in stories
• Strategically minded, able to problem-solve and actively find solutions
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams at once, working under pressure with professionalism
• Curious and resourceful — you proactively seek feedback and look for opportunities to learn and grow
• Experience working on sports campaigns with existing media contacts (preferred but not required)
• A team member who contributes to an inclusive culture and role models inclusive behaviours

ABOUT GOLIN

• We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. We proudly reclaim and redefine PR at a time when earning attention has never been more important. Our progressive approach aligns earned first, data driven creative with the customer journey, to build relevance and deliver maximum impact for our clients.
• With 50 offices around the world and 60 years of experience, ‘Go All In’ is our agency’s ethos and commitment to bravery over mediocrity. We Go All In, in everything we do. We are committed to Go All In for our people, offering a full benefits programme that builds a culture of happy people who are the best at what they do. We’re proud of the work we do, and even prouder when it is recognised by our peers. Over the last five years, we have been named ‘Agency of the Year’ ten times in a row and received many awards for our creative work. It’s a testament to our team’s excellent work and dedication to innovation and client service.