ACCOUNT MANAGER
Exciting opportunity to join award-winning equine & country PR agency – Coate PR
Are you passionate about equestrian sport, countryside lifestyle and digital storytelling? We're looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our ambitious team based in the beautiful Cotswolds.
This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most respected brands and events in the equestrian, country and pet space including the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, British Horse Feeds, Bicton International and The Game Fair to name a few.
You'll play a key role in delivering creative, results-driven social and digital campaigns, attending high-profile events and collaborating with a talented team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love the idea of blending countryside culture with cutting-edge digital marketing, we'd love to hear from you.
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We are looking for someone who has:
* Minimum 2 years of in house or agency experience at an Account Manager/ Social Media Manager level
* An understanding and passion for equine and country pursuits
* A positive and proactive team player, eager to work within a team yet be able to work independently and use your initiative
* A flexible and open-minded approach, with the ability to confidently manage multiple client accounts and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent grammar, spelling and fact checking skills
* Able to work under pressure and have the ability to forward plan to meet deadlines
* Confident and accurate with emails and verbal communication with media, colleagues and clients
* Great relationship building skills and enjoys meeting new people, collaborating with team members, clients and contacts
* Highly organised with a proactive approach to leading client initiatives and activities
* An analytical mindset to identify areas of success and improvement and an understanding of analytical tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics, Instagram Insights) and how these should inform content strategy
* Ability to build or further establish a professional profile within relevant industry sectors via networking, social media presence and event attendance
* Skilled in identifying opportunities for clients to meet their communications objectives
* Experience in using the following programmes: Canva, Photoshop, Mailchimp
Role & Responsibilities:
Client relationship management
* Serve as the main day to day point of contact for assigned clients, managing communications, expectations and overall satisfaction.
* Manage your own workload while supporting team members to ensure smooth delivery of services.
Social media strategy and campaign execution
* Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals and develop creative, platform-specific social media strategies.
* Plan, organise, and execute campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.
* Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with client objectives.
Content creation and community management
* Create and schedule engaging content tailored to each platform, maintaining consistent brand voice and messaging.
* Manage community engagement, including responding to comments, messages, and customer interactions.
* Attend events to capture live content and manage influencer collaborations for social media campaigns.
* Identify and negotiate partnerships and contra deals on behalf of clients to enhance brand exposure and campaign value.
Reporting and performance analysis
* Monitor and analyse social media performance metrics.
* Prepare reports that demonstrate ROI, highlight successes, and identify areas for improvement.
Team collaboration and mentorship
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure cohesive campaign delivery.
* Support and mentor executive team members contributing to their development and confidence.
Business development
* Identify opportunities to grow client accounts through upselling and cross-selling of social media services.
* Contribute to new business pitches and assist in preparing proposals focused on social media strategy and execution.
Project coordination and administration
* Coordinate timelines, progress reports, and administrative tasks related to social media projects.
* Maintain accurate records of meetings, decisions, and action items.
Creative collaboration
* Collaborate with photographers, videographers, designers, and copywriters to produce high-quality social media content.
Industry insight
* Stay up to date with trends, tools, and best practices in social media and digital marketing.
* Maintain a strong understanding of developments within the equestrian and country lifestyle sectors to inform content and strategy.
Event attendance
* Work closely with colleagues across the agency on media operations, campaign planning, and day-to-day account coordination.
* Attend client and industry events to support content creation, including photography, videography, influencer collaborations and media operations.
Hours:
9.30am – 5.00pm (Mon-Fri)
Salary:
Dependant on experience. Please specify salary expectations in your covering letter. We also offer a new business incentive scheme.
Holiday:
25 days plus bank holidays and your birthday off
Place of work:
This is a hybrid role based at our office in
Cirencester office for 2-3 days per week and from home the remainder of the week. Attendance at client events will be required outside of standard hours, with additional pay or time off in lieu (TOIL) provided.
Contract:
Full-time permanent
Deadline for applications:
28 October 2025
Applications are now open and we are looking to recruit ASAP. Please note that applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
Please apply in confidence, enclosing your covering letter highlighting your skills that make you the ideal candidate, full curriculum vitae and salary expectations to Managing Director, April Coate