Senior Public Relations Account Executive

7 days ago

Gurgaon, Haryana, India First Partners Full time

#JoinOurTeam

First Partners is hiring Account Executives/ Sr. Account Executives

Location: Gurugram(Onsite)

We're seeking skilled and dynamic Public Relations Professionals/ Journalists to join our team and lead our efforts in shaping and amplifying the stories of our clients.

About company

First Partners is one of India's leading corporate communication and public affairs consultancy. Through a bouquet of outreach and advocacy tools, we provide specialized solutions in the areas of corporate communication, public affairs, and C-suite advisory. We have a diverse team comprising young and experienced corporate communication and public affairs professionals, along with a set of experts who have experience in delivering complex assignments for Fortune 500 companies and leading Indian corporate houses. Through extensive and well-planned communication interventions, we help our clients achieve best business outcomes. Our client base includes multinational brands, large Indian corporations, government entities, industry associations, not for profits and start-ups. We have offices in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Singapore, with an efficient execution delivery network covering 31 cities across India.

Role Overview:

The role of Account Executive is to act as a lead liaison between clients, client partners and the Agency, and will focus on all account management initiatives. You will work closely with the clients and your manager in identifying short and long term needs and objectives; craft appropriate strategies as well as identify and implement quality solutions to achieve client goals. In addition, you will also be responsible for managing and leading agency resources in order to meet clients' communications, marketing and advertising needs.

The executive should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and provide ongoing counsel and strategic guidance to the internal team and external client organization. This requires an ability to adapt to different types of situations, personalities and communication styles as this person will be required to work across all functional teams within the Agency and the client organization.

The executive will also be accountable for the relevance and quality of every agency activity associated with the clients' business and most importantly any creative products.

Responsibilities:

  • Acts as the primary senior contact for client accounts, developing relationships with clients, working closely with them to understand their business and customer experience needs, and directly contributing to key project deliverables alongside the team.
  • Demonstrates a strong grasp of clients' business objectives, identifying opportunities where First Partner's services can drive both short-term and long-term strategies, and actively collaborates with the team to translate these into actionable plans.
  • Leads by example to ensure the account team understands the scope of work, actively participates in achieving objectives, and contributes to delivering exceptional client experiences.
  • Possesses a deep understanding of strategy, creative, and production processes and actively engages in key project stages, providing input, reviewing work, and ensuring alignment with client goals.
  • Proactively partners with other functional and account leads, not only driving integration but also working directly on projects to ensure seamless execution and alignment with client expectations.
  • Sets and maintains high standards for the quality of creative ideas and work within brand guidelines, actively contributing to brainstorming sessions and creative reviews.
  • Collaborates with clients and the team to develop budgets and ensures adherence by monitoring progress and addressing potential challenges in real-time.
  • Fosters a collaborative work environment, actively participating in agency and client initiatives to strengthen partnerships and enhance project outcomes.
  • Stays informed of relevant client, industry, and market developments, translating insights into actionable recommendations for the team and clients.
  • Provides constructive feedback by reviewing work directly with the team, identifying areas for improvement, and offering solutions that elevate outcomes.
  • Solves complex issues both independently and collaboratively, working hands-on with the team to address challenges and find innovative solutions.
  • Acts as a mentor and role model, guiding junior team members through active coaching, knowledge sharing, and leading by example in day-to-day tasks.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum 1-4 years of experience in an account management role. PR/ Communications/agency experience is preferred.
  • Experience in managing global and regional briefs for global brands.
  • Effectively led and developed account teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communications with clients and internal teams.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change and perform well under pressure, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint).
  • Good time management skills and process driven.
  • Experience in managing multi-disciplined campaigns.

Join Our Team#

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to jobsdatabase@firstpartners.in / ankita.bansal@firstpartners.in

Let's make an impact together.

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