Account manager- Riyadh

Four is seeking account managers with 3+ years of experience in communications and public relations to join its growing Riyadh office. We are seeking proactive communications professionals with a strong background in account and client relations management, media relations & content development. The roles will work across a broad range of B2B and B2C clients spanning destinations, travel and tourism, brands and major infrastructure projects.

You will have an excellent understanding and proven track record of delivering and implementing winning PR & comms strategies; be used to working on integrated, multi-channel campaigns and have a strong sense of media appetite and delivery. You will also have a robust book of media, influencer and industry contacts. Creative and inspiring – you will have a natural sense of what’s new and what will garner media coverage and social media buzz.

You will be working on fully integrated campaigns with various teams across Four and will have the opportunity to get involved in regular new business pitches as well as having access to internal training schemes. You will be a key player within the team with room to progress quickly if you demonstrate the right skills and tenacity.

If you are passionate about communications and ready to make an impact, apply now.

Responsibilities

• A proven track record of creating and delivering successful campaigns from start to finish
• Strategic thinking both in the development and implementation of campaign development/annual plans
• Strong understanding and excellent relationships with consumer media relevant for retail, destination and consumer brand clients
• Ability to write effectively and persuasively, producing strong pitches, briefs and media materials
• Extensive experience in account handling knowledge, strong project/campaign/event management skills, budgeting, planning and people management expertise
• Excellent communication skills and ability to express winning ideas clearly and convincingly in meetings and presentations
• Experience in building excellent client relationships through demonstration of knowledge and expertise of the sector
• Commercially astute and able to direct a portfolio of clients’ accounts profitably
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate a team to exceed client expectations
• Excellent team/cross practice/company-wide communication skills

Measurement & Evaluation

• Evidence of delivering KPI frameworks for campaigns exhibiting a strong understanding of campaign measurement

New Business

• Experience working on new business pitches, taking briefs and developing creative responses working alongside the senior team
• Pitching skills and a proven track record of helping to put together and present pitches

Equality and Diversity Statement

We are proud of our diverse community at Four and are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world in which we live. We strive to improve our diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from minority and under-represented groups.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. To the extent possible, we remove this information from CVs submitted to managers during the assessment process.