Senior Account Executive

Company: Citypress
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

About this role

We are growing our team and would love to hear from people with experience in B2B and corporate media relations – preferably in property, professional services and financial services – that are looking to join an established team as a senior account executive.

This role is ideal for anyone with well‑rounded communications skills covering media relations, client/programme management and basic evaluation and measurement, and has a focus on building excellent client relationships and contributing to a strong team culture.

We are looking for people with 1‑2 years’ experience either agency‑side or in‑house at the equivalent of senior account executive level, with a strong base of B2B and corporate PR experience and a keen eye for detail.

Role responsibilities

  • Contributing to the delivery of B2B and corporate client programmes
  • Liaising with clients on a regular basis and to a high standard
  • Working with your team to ensure client deadlines and KPIs are met
  • Producing high‑quality content and reporting
  • Developing and maintaining strong media relationships, proactively securing opportunities and coverage
  • Supporting junior colleagues, providing comprehensive briefs and support
  • Developing detailed knowledge and understanding of client businesses
  • Contributing to agency responses to new business and strategic proposals
  • Demonstrating excellent organisational skills and workload management to ensure high client servicing standards
  • Develop proficiency in AI and other agency tools

Role requirements

  • 1‑2 years’ experience in a similar role, with a focus on B2B and corporate PR
  • Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to apply solutions quickly
  • Organisational, planning and client management skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and support less experienced colleagues
  • Ability to think critically, creatively and to demonstrate good judgement
  • A good work ethic, flexibility and enthusiasm to deliver work and results of a consistently high standard

What we offer

  • Performance bonus
  • Annual tax‑free share of profit payment
  • We work flexibly, spending three days a week in the office to collaborate and connect, and the rest wherever you work best
  • Generous holiday allowance with additional days accrued through length of service
  • Enhanced family leave policies, with supported return to work programme
  • Menopause and fertility policies and leave
  • Paid support leave
  • Extensive learning and development programme
  • Dedicated mentoring and coaching
  • Healthcare plan, 24‑hour GP service and employee assistance programme
  • Access to independent financial advice
  • Company mobile and laptop
  • Interest‑free loans
  • Regular team away days and socials

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Posted: May 1st, 2026