Senior Account Executive (Consumer PR – Food & Drink)
Company: Award-winning consumer PR agency
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 + benefits
Location: London (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full Time
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has opened up at one of the UK’s most respected consumer PR agencies, known for creating ideas that earn attention and delivering culturally impactful work for leading brands. They are looking for an experienced Senior Account Executive to join a fast-paced, high-performing team working across a portfolio of major consumer brands within the food and drink space. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to step up, take ownership of their work, and play a key role in delivering standout campaigns for household-name brands.
The Role
As a Senior Account Executive, you will play a central role in the day-to-day delivery of campaigns, supporting account leads while taking ownership of key workstreams across multiple clients.
You’ll be responsible for executing campaign activity, managing media and influencer relationships, and ensuring all account administration and reporting is delivered to a consistently high standard.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone proactive, organised and driven to deliver results.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the planning and execution of integrated PR campaigns
* Managing day-to-day client and media relationships
* Proactively selling in stories and securing high-quality coverage
* Writing strong first drafts of press materials, pitches and client communications
* Monitoring the media landscape and identifying relevant opportunities
* Managing campaign logistics including events, shoots and influencer activity
* Contributing to reporting, evaluation and financial tracking
* Maintaining accurate admin including status documents, trackers and timesheets
* Supporting and contributing to creative brainstorms and idea development
Accounts
You’ll work across a portfolio of iconic consumer brands within the food and drink space - from cult high-street favourites to globally recognised heritage names - all firmly embedded in everyday culture.
What They’re Looking For
* Proven experience at Senior Account Executive level within a PR agency
* Experience working on major consumer brands, ideally within food and drink
* Strong media relations skills with evidence of coverage secured
* Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
* Strong writing skills with attention to detail
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to take ownership
* A team-first attitude and willingness to roll sleeves up and get stuck in
* Genuine interest in media, culture and consumer trends
* Confidence working with clients and contributing to meetings and updates
What’s On Offer
* The opportunity to work on high-profile, household-name consumer brands
* A collaborative, energetic agency culture focused on great work
* Strong career development and progression opportunities
* A comprehensive benefits package
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious SAE to build their career at one of the UK’s leading consumer PR agencies, working on brands that sit at the heart of everyday culture.
If you’re proactive, media-savvy and ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.