MELB PR AD/SAD (Corpsumer) $120k-$140k

• Corpsumer + Comms Agency
• $120k-$140k
• Hybrid Work!

We're looking to hire an experienced Public Relations leader (Account Director or a newly-appointed Senior Account Director level) with both consumer & corporate PR client experience to join an expanding comm's agency.

This is a fantastic leadership opportunity to work on brands across a niche client community, to drive continuous growth and work closely with the GM and Digital Ops Director on key, corpsumer client work.

Leading a small team of enthusiastic PR Account Execs and PR Account Managers, you will drive national brands, nurture new clients, and continue to grow a successful PR company.

This leadership role will suit a PR Talent with proven experience (agency experience desired) in building and nurturing client relationships, and can lead by example.

The Opportunity

• Support the Managing Director to drive consumer & corporate PR campaigns
• Be a strategic trusted client advisor through the delivery of an outstanding end-to-end client experience
• Set future PR strategies, plan annual budgets/forecasting, PR and client/product offerings
• Oversee stakeholder/client sponsorship management
• Work closely with the MD to hire, mentor & manage PR staff
• Build, lead and develop an engaged and dynamic PR team for the agency
• Oversee and supervise financials and client budgets for the agency
• Identify and participate in external thought leadership opportunities to build awareness of the agency’s expertise
• Act as a key player in hunting incremental and new business opportunities
• Organic & new business development (20%).

You

• Live in Melbourne, Australia & have full working rights
• Have at least 7-8+ years public relations experience (local agency experience is preferred)
• Proven experience pitching and winning new clients
• Have an excellent understanding of the Australian media landscape
• Previous experience managing property clients is desirable
• You're a conceptual thinker and leader and up to date with current digital trends across the Australian media landscape and platforms (web, mobile, audio, email and social media)
• Comfortable working at a creatively-fuelled, innovation-led agency
• You're a natural storyteller and have innovative ways to bring a story to life through your work
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills (including written and verbal)
• Are a confident presenter and can articulate your ideas clearly
• Can develop presentation decks with a clear narrative
• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Successfully shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly
• Please note: salary listed is a guide only
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