The Buyer | Phipps PR: Drinks Account Manager job opportunity

Drinks Account Manager

Working at Phipps:

A wonderful and rare opportunity to join the drinks team at Phipps – the most awarded drinks communications agency in the UK. Representing some remarkably inspiring and renowned food and drink brands globally, Phipps creates strong campaigns that deliver cut through with consumers and trade. Working at Phipps will include media relations campaigns, social media and influencer campaigns, events including international press trips, stands at large scale festivals, first-rate wine tastings and media dinners and much more.

Who is Phipps looking for:

Phipps is looking for a committed, collaborative team player, with strong communications skills, a sound understanding of the drinks industry (preferably wine) who will thrive in a busy but rewarding agency environment. Working on a range of drinks accounts with a focus on wine, the applicant should be able to approach campaigns with the bigger picture in mind and always strive to deliver exceptional results for clients.

You will be a key client contact and you will be responsible for managing and motivating junior colleagues across accounts. You will be expected to liaise regularly with key stakeholders across the industry; build strong relationships with media and generate interest in the agency’s clients.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years’ experience in a communications role – whether at an agency or in-house; have a good knowledge of the wine / drinks industry and be WSET qualified. English should be your first language and other languages (French, Spanish or German) would be an advantage.

As an account manager you will:

Be responsible for managing the development and implementation of elements of your client’s campaigns; including wine tastings, events, strategic partnerships, social media campaigns, press office, press trips and more
Manage the budget and invoicing
Have experience and demonstrate competence in the following areas: consumer and trade media relations, social media, influencer marketing and event management
Develop and maintain a contact base of journalists and influencers relevant to your client’s needs
Be responsible for researching, planning and managing elements of a new business pitch, including budgeting, and for identifying and helping to convert new opportunities with existing clients
Manage, motivate and support junior colleagues and oversee the quality and accuracy of their work

Benefits:

Hybrid working – home and in a new creative office space, The Ministry, near London Bridge and post probation: