Public Relations Account Manager- Automotive

We're Performance Communications — proudly employee-owned, one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and the UK’s leading specialist agency in Automotive, Technology & Sports Brand Comms. We’re 60 strong, creatively driven, and fuelled by a passion for storytelling that actually moves the needle for our clients.

Whether it’s dreaming up big campaign ideas, unlocking media opportunities, building influencer buzz, or crafting stories that stand out on social — no two days here are ever the same.

We’re based in Kingston upon Thames and work hybrid: three days in-office, two from home.

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive or Account Manager. Working on automotive consumer accounts, we are looking for a self-starter with proven experience delivering high-level campaigns. You should be intrinsically proactive and communicative, have great organisational skills and experience juggling multiple projects at one time.

We are looking for someone who has excellent client relations and can translate those conversations into projects that deliver great results, whilst also showing experience in writing, influencer relations and event support.

Suitable for someone seeking a new challenge within the automotive sector or looking to take the next step on the career ladder, the role requires an ability to drive the day-to-day management of client activity and plans, helping to ensure KPIs are achieved with the support of the Account Director. The successful candidate should be meticulous in adhering to processes to ensure the smooth running of the accounts, while contributing creatively across brands.

It is important that the individual can comprehend the often-complex nature of our clients’ businesses. We are looking for an enthusiastic account lead and content producer with a keen eye for a mainstream news story who can also turn ideas into effective campaigns.

The Agency has a reputation for nurturing and developing talent and prides itself on being at the forefront of modern PR and communications. The role is pivotal within the Automotive teams  only will the person become a key contact for an exciting group of clients, they will also help ensure that all accounts are managed in an efficient manner.

The SAE/AM role reports to the Senior Account Manager/Account Director and will help manage the day-to-day smooth running of automotive consumer accounts, as well as supporting the wider team on creative comms and strategic planning.

• While the role majors on client management, content creation and creative ideas, much of the team’s work demands a nose for media opportunities and a proactive approach to media relations
• Client management: develop excellent client relationships and be the main ‘go-to’ person for the client(s)
• Responsible for co-ordination of asset creation to support activity – written, photography, graphic and video
• Oversee maintenance of reporting and status updates for several accounts across the team; this may include status and coverage reports, digital project management tools, rolling release schedules, future features lists and deadlines, and media distribution lists
• Establish strong relationships with all client teams as well as key personnel elsewhere in the businesses. Ensuring direct access to key people who can provide data, information, opinion etc for relevant content is important
• Work with the SAM/AD and wider team to ensure quality control is adhered to where any content and written copy is concerned
• Plan, organise and prioritise workloads – managing up and down where required, keeping managers and wider team in the loop of progress
• Both draft and help oversee team production of copy, news releases / press kits, campaign and media materials; and drive the development of creative content or ideas
• Creative development and leading on execution of smaller brand campaigns – creative ideation, supplier liaison, managing and executing shoots, providing ongoing updates to client and wider team
• Oversee and facilitation of influencer programmes in line with brand KPIs – sourcing influencers, arranging influencer activity, reporting on…