Responsibilities
* Lead several accounts across interiors, design and property sectors, acting as a trusted advisor and main point of contact for clients.
* Develop and implement integrated PR strategies that drive business outcomes (awareness, lead generation, thought leadership).
* Translate client objectives into creative, results-driven campaigns and clear plans, going beyond traditional PR.
* Deliver and lead on strategic client events from conception to completion, mentoring and supporting the wider team.
* Identify and pursue new client opportunities.
* Lead new business pitches, presentations and proposals.
* Mentor and manage a team ranging from Account Executives to Account Managers, setting direction and supporting professional development.
* Foster a collaborative and creative culture within the team.
* Build and nurture strong relationships with editors, journalists and influencers across interiors, design and property.
* Support team members on achieving coverage and looking for new opportunities.
* Secure features, interviews and product placements that move the commercial needle.
* Oversee and elevate all written outputs, from creative briefs and press materials to pitch decks.
* Use insight and results to drive smarter, bolder creative thinking.
* Develop regular, proactive creative ideas for accounts.
Qualifications
* Hands-on Junior Account Director or Account Director with 5+ years' experience to join our interiors team.
* Hands-on, proactive, curious and genuinely passionate about the interiors, design and lifestyle space, with relevant industry experience.
* Confident leader who can advise clients, manage and motivate teams.
* Proven experience at Senior Account Manager level with 5+ years of experience in interiors, property and/or lifestyle sectors, ready to take the next step.
* Agency and/or in-house experience.
* Deep understanding of the interiors and design industry.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Strong relationships with key press and editors.
Why join?
* Work with high-profile and culturally relevant brands.
* Be part of a creative, collaborative and entrepreneurial team.
* Genuine opportunity to progress as the agency continues to scale.
About PuRe
An award-winning, central London-based public relations company founded in 1999 by Cara Ward and Kelly Marks, PuRe specialises in client-centred, commercially-driven results for best-in-class brands in the design, lifestyle, beauty and wellbeing sectors. Our design and interiors brands currently include Andrew Martin, Tom Howley, String Furniture, Seletti, Frette, Vispring, Parador and Brintons Carpets and more. The role is initially a fixed-term contract with the opportunity for a full-time position following a 12-month review.
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