Keen to make a name for yourself within one of the UK's top independent PR and communications agencies? Eager to bring your own thoughts and ideas to a range of both big names and smaller, innovative clients? Octopus is a great place to grow your career in a supportive and creative environment.

ACCOUNT MANAGER - Technology

We are looking for a talented individual to join an existing team, delivering fantastic results for a range of tech clients (from world leading brands to smaller niche specialists). 

You will be required to support the development and implementation of innovative campaigns and social media strategies that drive increased influence amongst key target audiences.

You will have experience in managing UK PR campaigns for technology clients.  In addition, you must be able to demonstrate strong media contacts and results in the core technology business and national media and strong writing abilities including social media updates, blogs, press releases and thought leadership pieces.

 

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - Professional Services/B2B

Due to business growth, we are looking for a talented individual to establish a new team, working primarily on a London 2012 sponsor, alongside a mix of corporate and B2B clients within the property, HR, recruitment and e-commerce sectors.

Apart from becoming the lead on this flagship client, our ideal candidate will be well-positioned to quickly grow their own team, by working with an associate director to win and embed new business.   

You will report directly to an Associate Director and initially be responsible for the day-to-day management of one Account Manager and one Account Executive, with a view to growing the team as soon as possible.

You will have experience with successful management of B2B accounts, with either consumer, technology or HR/recruitment bias. You will need to be a creative and intelligent thinker.  An understanding of the professional services sector would be useful.

 

ACCOUNT MANAGER - Technology

Our sister company based in London, Rocket Communications, is looking for an Account Manager to join up an existing team, presenting a role that combines an interesting portfolio of accounts and people development with new business experience. Current clients are in multiple sectors including mobile telecoms, ecommerce, security and IPTV.

You will have experience in creating and managing the implementation of PR campaigns for technology and B2B clients. The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of PR, strong presentation skills and some experience of managing junior team members. 

You will report directly to an Account Director and will manage at least one Account Executive.

You will have an entrepreneurial spirit, an interest in new business and the desire to accelerate your development by taking a role in a successful agency that's growing quickly - a place where you will make a difference.

 

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER/ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - Technology & Digital

We're on the look out for a Senior Account Manager / Account Director to work on a mix of tech and digital clients, including market leader in the security, anti-virus, cloud computing and email and social media marketing.

Reporting into one of our associate directors, and working with one Senior Account Manager and two Account Execs.

It's a hands-on role that will keep you busy, effectively managing the implementation of the PR plans for our clients.  You will have lots of client-facing responsibilities, so the right person needs to have bags of charisma, drive and enthusiasm.  Not to mention attention to detail, people management skills, a sense of humour and a network of fabulous contacts.

This team is well set up to grow, so you need a healthy appetite for new business and presenting!

 

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER/ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - Media relations

We are looking for a strong individual to take a senior position working with a leading technology business, managing all aspects of their media and influencer relationships for their UK and Ireland business. You will have direct responsibility for an Account Executive and report to a Director, working on strategy and client management. You will be an experienced media relations professional who is passionate about building existing and developing new networks within the technology arena.

 

 

We don't advertise salaries, we just pay the right amount for the right person. Sounds fair, doesn't it.

 

To apply for any current or future roles, please get in touch or email your CV to kavita@octopuscomms.net.

You can also keep in touch with Kavita via LinkedIn, you'll find her profile here.