At Tonic we specialise in publicising and marketing the most talented individuals and businesses within the UK hospitality sector. We are experts amongst the thriving restaurant, bar and hotel scene and apply our expertise to help chefs, venues and events set themselves apart from the competition. Our strategic campaigns raise our clients’ profiles and communicate their objectives to a target audience. We are a high achieving agency, proud of the tangible results we generate for our partners and the nurturing environment our team thrives in. We are now looking for a new individual keen to join our growing team and make a valuable contribution to the agency.
If you'd like to apply or have any questions please contact Frances on frances@toniccomms.co.uk. Applications close on the 30th June.
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As a Senior Account Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day PR activity on a selection of hand-picked clients. You will hold a leadership role within the agency, managing campaigns for clients, delivering on strategies and nurturing the broader team around you.
You will form the basis of client strategies ensuring that each relevant element of the business is supported and profiled at the right time
You will be expected to develop and maintain fantastic relationships with clients and media alike and you should be an ambassador for the agency amongst the broader hospitality scene
You will run a number of the accounts with your junior team, and are expected to nurture this talent in the agency
You will help develop PR plans that deliver frequent, timely and positive media coverage for our clients. You will be responsible for reporting back to clients and the broader team to reflect on successes, and to identify opportunities and areas of growth
You will keep clients on track to deliver goals and objectives in their PR and marketing campaigns
You will have a desire to bring exciting brands, new client opportunities and relationships to the agency and to develop those within your role
You will support Directors so that the client management side of the role runs smoothly and efficiently at all times
The new SAM will have:
Worked as an Account Manager level in a lifestyle PR agency (covering food / travel / bars / lifestyle) or in-house doing the same for at least two years
Strong media relationships
Strong experience with the day-to-day support of accounts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to demonstrate creativity in previous campaigns
Strong previous experience within restaurant / bar / food / drink PR with strong contacts within the media and industry
A desire to keep up to date with the industry’s news – new openings, important chef moves and business news
You will have a desire to work commercially, and an interest in recruiting new accounts
Salary includes a mobile phone supplement, travel to and from meetings and events, and a rewarding ‘New Business Bonus’ structure. You also have access to a number of discounts at our brilliant clients that you can use with family and friends. There is a clear progression planned for this position within the agency.
