You will be responsible and expected to…

 

Bring creative and strategic insight, knowledge and experience to the Brandwave team. 

Deliver outstanding client projects, build Brandwave’s profile and brand. 

You will work in a hybrid working model combining account management & PR expertise. 

The role is designed to work closely with the Managing Director and Founder to influence and help shape the future business with a specific focus on growing the PR division, securing clients and delivering retained PR services. 

 

With Brandwave expanding it’s business through PR you will be responsible and accountable for: 

Increasing Brandwave’s market share of UK & international retained PR work. 

Evolving and building on Brandwave’s existing PR services and work. 

Working with the internal Brandwave Marketing Director to communicate an elevated PR service offering to potential new and existing clients. 

Securing longer term commitment from our existing clients, strategically growing these accounts to include retained PR. 

Supporting Brandwave to become a respected, recognised and considered agency for PR. 

 

As an active part of the Brandwave team we ask that you and all members prioritise client facing account work. This area of your role includes, but is not limited to: 

Managing and growing client accounts, building strong relationships with clients, media and identifying new business opportunities. 

Using your understanding and experience of consumer and/or B2B PR to conceptualise, plan and deliver impactful PR campaigns. 

Utilising your knowledge of the media and their requirements to ensure the smooth running of the Brandwave Press Office.

Writing quality copy and press releases. Assisting in the reporting, analysis and evaluation of PR campaigns. Providing insight and recommendations for future improvement. 

Combining your creativity with media knowledge to recognise / identify opportunities to generate positive coverage or profile pieces for our clients across a broad media spectrum. 

Building, structuring and managing project teams as / when required to deliver on client accounts. Managing a team of account execs, managers and external professionals to provide leadership, guidance and support. 

Project scoping, quoting, timeline, budget management, idea development and delivery. 

Support on new business development ensuring a pro-active approach to sales. This includes inbound and outbound sales e.g. support with pitches. 

Attendance of key industry events and tradeshows both nationally and internationally to aid in our expertise and position as an industry leading agency. 

Proactively develop client relations, aim for client growth, retention and increase in revenue where possible. 

Collaborate with key internal departments and external stakeholders, such as creative, production, and finance, to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on brief and within budget. 

Confidently make decisions with autonomy when required. 

Work closely with the internal Creative Team and external suppliers to ensure that all client projects are delivered to the highest possible standards. 

Remain on top of industry trends and best practice, share knowledge and insights internally and externally with clients. 

Full time, hybrid role with a competitive salary, with OTE: Profit Share Bonus. 

Location: Office by the beach and trails of the South Downs.

Flexi-working: Committed to upholding a good work / life balance for our team. Sport & getting outdoors actively encouraged on the daily.

Team Trips: Quarterly away days and activities such as SUP tours, surfing, wing foiling, road & gravel riding, trail running, hikes and taking on outdoor team charity challenges across Snowdonia, the Lakes & Peak District.

Holiday: 24 days annual leave, plus Public Holidays.

Charity Time Off: Paid time off to volunteer for charity work.

CV & cover letter to be submitted no later than 9^th September 2024 – [email protected]

 

Stage 1 – Virtual intro and interview with Brandwave Founder & Managing Director.

Stage 2 – Successful candidates will be asked to attend an in-person interview at our offices.

Brandwave expect all employees and stakeholders within the business to uptake and uphold social & environmental responsibilities in line with relevant policies & training.

 

Brandwave is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or any other status. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions with better results.