The Account Executive, Corporate and Research at Sandpiper, supports and assists in the delivery of client programmes across both the Corporate PR practice, and Sandpiper Research and Insights. A core member of the accounts team, providing both client servicing and team support.
At a general level, the responsibilities include the following:
1. Deploy effective entry-level agency skills with enthusiasm and proactivity.
2. Support and assist the delivery of client programmes and account teams.
3. Track time and work efficiently, delivering high quality account servicing.
4. Deliver work with a strong attention to detail.
5. Be a role model for Sandpiper’s values and behaviours, including the company’s one P&L approach.
Detailed role description:
This role is multi-faceted embracing the following areas (not listed in particular priority):
· Client handling and account management
· Business development
· Team contribution
· Strategy and innovation
· Media and industry relations
· Research and insights
Client handling and account management
· Support day-to-day account coordination to ensure timely and effective delivery of account actions.
· Field day-to-day client contact at appropriate levels.
· Provide clear, timely reporting and monitoring.
· Attend client meetings and actively contribute to progress updates and briefings.
· Actively deepen knowledge of client’s business and related issues.
· Solid level of written and verbal communication.
· Prepare client documents in the appropriate formats.
Business development (BD)
· Conduct research and content development for new business proposals.
· Show enthusiasm in building an external network and industry profile.
· Assist with marketing initiatives and networking to gather leads and insights for clients and colleagues.
· Offer new ideas and deliver fresh thinking to both new business briefs and existing clients projects.
Team Contribution
· Assist senior colleagues in fulfilling their responsibilities.
· Provide timely and effective updates on programme execution.
· Take responsibility on guiding and mentoring interns as needed.
· Demonstrate a strong desire for learning and actively seek out colleagues’ perspectives and experiences.
· Build confidence in sharing new ideas and approaches.
· Request and share opinions and feedback.
· Listen actively to others and seek assistance when necessary.
Strategy and innovation
· Develop proficiency in using research, insights and planning tools available at Sandpiper.
· Assist in research and analysis, primarily in information gathering.
· Explore emerging trends, technologies, and creative work to inspire new approaches.
Media and Industry relations
· Demonstrate a working knowledge of media rhythms, landscapes, and trends.
· Develop a basic understanding of regional and local politics, as well as macroeconomic trends.
· Show familiarity with key media outlets; actively pitch stories and build relationships with journalists.
· Continuously deepen understanding of client’s business, issues, and relevant media to support the achievement of overall business objectives.
· Start to network with clients, prospects, and media contacts, gradually building a strong professional network.
Research and Insights expertise
· Understands how to conduct desktop research
· has strong understanding of monitoring and intelligence tools
· Craft client deliverables with senior support.
· Supports deliverable creation
· Provides operational and administrative support for the research and insights capability
