Account Manager - Beauty

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key day-to-day client contact, managing expectations with confidence and professionalism
• Support the development and execution of integrated PR strategies across earned media, influencer, social and events
• Generate high-quality coverage across print, digital, broadcast and social platforms
• Own media relations, building and maintaining strong relationships with key journalists and influencers
• Lead the planning and delivery of press events, launches, trips and press days (small to large scale)
• Work closely with social and digital teams to ensure campaigns are fully integrated and amplified
• Spot cultural, media and influencer opportunities that benefit both clients and PURPLE
• Monitor coverage, brand placement and reporting to ensure all activity is on-brand and impactful
• Contribute to new business activity, including proposals and pitch participation
• Line manage and support junior team members, helping them meet targets and develop their skills
• Act as a brand ambassador and expert across Beauty & Wellbeing

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3–5 years’ experience in PR (agency or relevant in-house role; adjacent industries considered)
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and established press and influencer contacts
• Proven experience delivering integrated PR campaigns across media, influencer and events
• Strategic and creative thinker with excellent writing and presentation skills
• Highly organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Confident communicator with strong client-handling skills and sound judgement
• Ability to identify and maximise communication opportunities across multiple platforms
• Comfortable working with media and social monitoring tools and Microsoft Office