We are looking for a public relations professional who loves both fashion and football. You will be culturally curious and genuinely passionate about fashion, sport and the brands that surround it.
As Account Manager, you will be an active day-to-day lead across a portfolio of dynamic consumer accounts primarily men’s fashion and the sports betting and entertainment sector, as well as retail and lifestyle. You will manage client relationships with confidence, oversee social media programmes, and work closely with senior team members to develop and deliver creative campaigns that earn coverage, build audiences and drive results.
Reporting to Account Supervisors and Vice Presidents, you will be joining a team in an exciting period of growth, with real scope to develop your skills across new sectors and take on increasing responsibility as the practice expands.
The Account Manager will work primarily across three areas:
- A men’s lifestyle and fashion e-commerce brand, supporting consumer PR, influencer activity and editorial media relations for a brand with a loyal and growing UK audience
- Two leading UK sports betting brands, where the role requires strong knowledge of football and wider sports culture, and the ability to develop reactive, culturally relevant content and PR at pace.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and cultivate relationship with the client and external audiences.
- Oversee day-to-day client projects and/or events to ensure the quality of work meets client’s objective and does so in a manner that provides value.
- Assist in the management of account administration duties such as billing and financial reporting.
- Recommend and implement initiatives that improve the public’s perception of the client.
- Oversee all aspects of major events for client.
- Handle special media inquiries.
- Review materials (e.g., pitch letters, news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters) prepared by Senior Account Executives, Account Executives or Assistant Account Executives.
- Develop tailored staff development plans for junior staff working under their supervision
- Develop materials on complex issues (e.g., Q&As, speeches, collateral materials).
- Develop, pitch and place positive stories by and about the client in appropriate business, trade and consumer media.
- Cultivate positive client presence in all media through releases, contact and responsiveness to inquiries/requests.
- Maintain clear and consistent communications between the client and account team consistently providing strategic advice and counsel.
- Partner with client and other communications firms (i.e., ad agencies) to develop and complete communications plan.
- Research, assist and present new business proposals.
- Develop original research, surveys, and market studies for existing and new business proposals.
- Develop complete communications plans for clients.
Skills Required
- Excellent consumer and brand knowledge
- Enthusiasm and a desire to be involved in award winning PR campaigns
- A nose for a great story
- Strong writing skills for varied audiences
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for media
- Existing media and trade contacts in relevant fields
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Good attention to detail, organisation and confidence are all a must
- Resourceful and innovative
- Development minded, helping to coach and develop junior members of the team
- Team player
- IT whizz
- Strong commercial acumen
Recommended Background
- Extensive professional experience with a minimum of 3 years of agency/PR experience.
- Technical expertise in field.
- Broad understanding or public relations.
- Broad understanding of industry practice and client.
- In-depth knowledge of media relations from key trade publications to national outlets.
- University degree.
Compensation & Benefits
- £36,000+ commensurate with experience.
- FINN Partners offers a suite of employee benefits including generous time off, wellness and professional development programmes, and above-average employer pension contributions, medical & dental insurance and life assurance, to name just a few.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, or belief.
To Apply
Please upload your CV and cover letter, as well as indicate your desired salary in GBP. While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only respond to those with whom we have a greater interest.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years agency/PR experience
- University degree
- In-depth knowledge of media relations from trade to national outlets
- Existing media and trade contacts in relevant fields
- Strong writing skills for varied audiences
- Excellent consumer and brand knowledge
- Ability to manage client relationships and oversee social media programmes
- Good attention to detail, organisation and confidence
- Development minded; ability to coach and develop junior staff
- Strong commercial acumen
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- IT whizz (comfortable with relevant tools and platforms)
- Broad understanding of public relations and industry practice
- Technical expertise in the field
Finn Partners Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Finn Partners and has not been reviewed or approved by Finn Partners.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer-paid base employee coverage, plus HSA/FSA options and mental health resources. Wellness support such as an annual subsidy and access to counseling and virtual therapy reinforces breadth of care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off encompasses vacation/PTO, numerous paid holidays, sick and personal days, monthly half-days, Summer Days, and a paid Winter Break. Additional paid time for volunteering and Election Day supports balance and community involvement.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching (100% up to 3% plus 50% on the next 2%) is available after six months. The match structure and eligibility timeline provide tangible support for retirement savings.
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What We Do
1400+ People. 3 Continents. 33 Offices. We are a global integrated marketing agency transforming and inspiring the world of communications every day. A LETTER FROM PETER FINN: DECEMBER 2011. FINN PARTNERS WAS BORN. After 11 years serving as co-CEO of an historic agency that carried my father’s name— and mine!—and after 30+ years of working at the firm, I wanted to build something different, bold, meaningful and amazing for clients, our colleagues and the community. "Amazing" was, and is, for me an important word. I imagined we could be "amazing" every day, knowing this is a goal not always achieved but always pursued. A place where talented people could gather and do big things for clients as well as make a difference to the communities important to us. WE LAUNCHED WITH A GROUP WHO SHARED A VISION. This was to be a "new" agency model, driven by a collaborative spirit. We asked, "Can we bind our 60-year legacy to the energy and speed of today’s hi-tech world?" We had $24 million in fees at our founding. Today, we have more than $85 million in fees, over 700 colleagues and 18 offices across three continents. Our Founding Managing Partners, highly respected colleagues who took the leap with me from our former agency, have been joined by the principals of other great agencies that became Finn Partner companies. So many other talented individuals are with us, too, intrigued by the idea of doing amazing things in an amazing workplace community. WE’VE MADE OUR MARK QUICKLY. Finn Partners has been named “Best New Agency,” “Best PR Agency to Work for in North America” and“Best Mid-Sized Agency of the Year” three times. Now, we’re one of the world’s largest agencies. WE ARE A YOUNG AGENCY. We share the genes of a respected agency that pioneered today’s integrated communications. But we are not them. We are unique. We are ourselves. We are focused on the future, building that future during each amazing day.
