PURPLE - Account Manager, Beauty & Wellbeing

Overview

As Account Manager, you will support Account Directors while taking ownership of day‑to‑day client relationships and campaign delivery. You will play a key role in generating coverage, managing media and influencer relationships, delivering events, and ensuring campaigns are executed to the highest standard—on brief, on time and on budget.

• Act as a key day‑to‑day client contact, managing expectations with confidence and professionalism
• Support the development and execution of integrated PR strategies across earned media, influencer, social and events
• Generate high‑quality coverage across print, digital, broadcast and social platforms
• Own media relations, building and maintaining strong relationships with key journalists and influencers
• Lead the planning and delivery of press events, launches, trips and press days (small to large scale)
• Work closely with social and digital teams to ensure campaigns are fully integrated and amplified
• Spot cultural, media and influencer opportunities that benefit both clients and PURPLE
• Monitor coverage, brand placement and reporting to ensure all activity is on‑brand and impactful
• Contribute to new business activity, including proposals and pitch participation
• Line‑manage and support junior team members, helping them meet targets and develop their skills
• Act as a brand ambassador and expert across Beauty & Wellbeing

• 3‑5 years' experience in PR (agency or relevant in‑house role; adjacent industries considered)
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and established press and influencer contacts
• Proven experience delivering integrated PR campaigns across media, influencer and events
• Strategic and creative thinker with excellent writing and presentation skills
• Highly organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Confident communicator with strong client‑handling skills and sound judgement
• Ability to identify and maximise communication opportunities across multiple platforms
• Comfortable working with media and social monitoring tools and Microsoft Office

PURPLE is amongst the foremost Global Communications agencies for luxury brands & innovation across fashion, beauty & wellness, lifestyle, events, VIP and digital with offices in London, New York, Miami, LA, Dubai, Hong Kong & Singapore. The PURPLE Beauty & Wellbeing division works with some of the most globally recognised luxury brands across fragrance, haircare, skincare, colour cosmetics, fitness & wellness including:
Byredo, Refy, Makeup by Mario, Medicube, Color Wow, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Penhaligon's, Estrid, Amika, LBTY, Santa Maria Novella, Sweed and more.