KARLA OTTO · 2 hours ago
Account Manager, Fashion Communications
52 Mercer St, New York, United States, 10013, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelKarla Otto is a globally recognized public relations and communications agency, and they are seeking an Account Manager, Fashion Communications to join their team in New York. The role involves day-to-day client management, mentoring junior staff, and building relationships with media outlets to secure coverage for clients in the fashion industry.
Public Relations
Responsibilities
Day to day client management including direct client contact, demonstrating maturity, professionalism and client awareness, leading on client calls and meetings
Provide direct line-management, mentoring and sign off for work generated by our Account Assistants/Coordinators including running an efficient sample trafficking process; setting expectations, providing reports and analysis, ensuring attendance at inventory meetings and escalating challenges to service and potential solutions to their senior team
Forge links with global offices and other divisions that support client uptake of other services and the use of other Karla Otto offices – think globally and horizontally to improve results for the brand and clients
Build relationships with counterparts at relevant media outlets to gain coverage and utilise relationships to effectively secure results
Work with Directors to monitor brand advertising partners and identify where brand targets are not being achieved, identify solutions and deliver results
Take ownership for an agreed element of client strategy and contribute towards the wider overall plan demonstrating industry knowledge and creative thinking
Support client pitches with confidence, market insight and a strong representation of the Karla Otto brand
Identify opportunities to integrate other Karla Otto services into existing client scope of work and coordinate with the senior team to pitch add-ons appropriately
Identifies opportunities to build digital services into client interactions, seeks support from specialist experts and confidently pitches ideas to clients
Raises digital awareness and opportunities to the wider team by identifying trends and developments that could be included in future client pitches
Keeps up to date with developments in the influencer sphere and identifies opportunities to suggest suitable influencers for KO clients
Utilise data and analytics tools (e.g. Google analytics) to monitor the return on investment digital initiatives are providing and make suggestions to improves results were required
Takes an active interest in trends on social media and is able to talk about these with clients
Qualification
Required
Proven previous experience in a PR/Communications role
Overseeing the monitoring and sharing of coverage across print, online and social media
Enthusiasm and motivation to attend industry events
Strong top-tier relationships with press and industry peers and developed stakeholder management skills
Considerate of wider business environment and activities
Strong communication skills (both written and oral), research, and organization skills
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and prioritize in a fast paced environment
Confidence to make suggestions, bring ideas to the wider team that focuses on client experience and work alone or as part of a team
High level of attention to detail and the ability to present and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
Positive attitude to challenging situations and a willingness to go above and beyond in the call of duty to complete a project accurately and on time
Proven negotiation and influencing skills
Must be efficient in Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401K Employer Match program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
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Company
KARLA OTTO
Karla Otto is an international public relations and brand strategy agency.
Founded in 1982
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-09-07Acquired
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