PR Senior Account Manager | Travel Division
Location: London (hybrid working)
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting To: Associate Director
Salary Range
£45,000 - £49,000 (depending on experience)
About Us
Bacchus is a creative agency offering public relations, production, and social media services to inspirational brands across the breadth of the luxury lifestyle sector. Female-founded and headquartered in London, the agency has offices in New York City, Miami, and the GCC, with a global network of partners.
The Opportunity
We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a talented PR Senior Account Manager to join our travel division, working across a portfolio of luxury travel clients. This fast-paced role involves managing client accounts, building strong client relationships, securing standout media coverage, and overseeing the delivery of day-to-day PR activities. You will also be responsible for guiding and supporting junior team members to ensure the smooth running of accounts.
The Skills Required
* Strong network of travel and lifestyle media contacts; ability to pitch and secure quality coverage
* Confident in managing client communications, expectations, and strategic planning
* Able to oversee day-to-day running of accounts, manage timelines, and deliver results against client KPIs
* Experience guiding and supporting junior team members; ability to delegate effectively and mentor others
* Excellent writing skills for press releases, pitches, reports, and social media content
* Extensive knowledge of the travel sector
* Experience working in a fast-paced communications agency in a travel PR role
* Strong knowledge of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the luxury travel and lifestyle industry is essential for this role
Key Responsibilities
Public Relations & Influencer Relations
* Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier press and influencers through regular communication and meetings
* Identify media and influencer opportunities aligned with client goals
* Manage and update media and influencer databases for accuracy
* Meet monthly KPIs for journalist, influencer, and industry contact meetings
* Write high-quality press releases, pitches, strategies, and proposals with strong attention to detail
* Research upcoming media features and identify trends and creative angles
* Maintain a personal network across relevant industries
Client Management & Relations
* Develop and maintain excellent client relationships and provide strategic counsel
* Support Associate Director/Junior Account Director in preparing meeting materials and reports
* Ensure timely and polished client reporting and communications
* Act as day-to-day client contact and lead client meetings with support
* Manage client projects and campaigns, meeting KPIs and budget goals
* Execute account strategy effectively and resolve issues proactively
Team Management
* Monitor and support team performance, ensuring deadlines are met
* Lead team meetings and assist in task delegation and team motivation
* Provide feedback to the Associate Director and support team skill development
New Business
* Contribute to research and preparation of new business presentations and pitches
* Identify new business opportunities and assist in developing strategies to secure leads
* Support proposal development and pitch presentations
Benefits
* 24 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, plus Christmas office shutdown and one additional day's holiday entitlement per year served, capped at five days
* 10% commission on any fees introduced to the company
* Auto-enrollment in the company's pension scheme
* Team events, including a summer and Christmas party
* Monthly team drinks and lunches
* Access to an EAP which offers free counselling sessions
* Wifi & phone plan contributions