Account Executive - B2B/Corporate - Commerce/Technology

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Position at Hill Knowlton Strategies
Commerce Technology: B2B/Corporate Account Executive– Hill Knowlton Strategies
ABOUT H K
Hill Knowlton Strategies (H K) is an international PR and communications agency based across 80 offices in 40 countries and working globally with many of the largest multinational companies. We structure and lead our business around industry sector teams to deliver deep industry knowledge for the benefit of our clients. These teams are supported by specialist areas of creative ideas development and strategy, data and analytics, content creation and publishing, corporate affairs and ESG. The people in our agency are constantly evolving and are expected to re-invent their skills and set new standards in the industry.
We are proud to have been awarded Provoke Sabre EMEA Awards: UK PR Consultancy of the Year 2022, EMEA Agency of the Decade, UK 202 Silver Agency of the Year: Campaign Awards, EMEA 202 Gold PR Agency of the Year: Campaign Award.
OUR TEAM
Commerce is H K London’s newest sector. Our team combines their knowledge of the latest Commerce strategies, with expertise in earned, shared, owned, and paid and experience across bricks and mortar, eCommerce, apps, B2B, D2C, eRetailers and marketplaces to help brands navigate new ways of winning baskets.
Technology is one of H K London’s leading and highest performing sectors and has grown rapidly over the last six years. The experience of the 25 team spans integrated communications, from corporate, B2B and consumer communications, to digital social, influencers, analyst relations, content marketing and internal communications. We understand technology ecosystems, consumer and business audiences and the power of the influencer. We believe in making complex technology simple – telling its benefits to the world.
THE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Client relations and offering counsel.
Manage multiple projects with account leads from conception to completion, anticipating challenges and meeting deadlines
Participation in a busy press office managing both reactive and proactive media enquiries
Maintain relationships and build media / influencer contacts to drive client coverage
Campaign and events support
Draft copy for articles, press releases, and event materials
Proactively develop and manage client correspondence (i.e. daily pitch updates, activity reports, etc.); communicate status of activity to internal client leads
Maintain and manage the administrative elements of the account (including coverage charts, morning coverage alerts, coverage trackers, media list, reports etc.)
Creative – confident generating ideas in response to client briefs
Coverage monitoring and keeping abreast of relevant industry news
Build a deep understanding of industry trends, competitive landscape and how they impact clients
UK and global outlook - ability to transfer skills to both UK and global client work
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Corporate/B2B experience in either commerce, technology or retail space as well as a desire to further and deepen their knowledge.
Creative thinker who is knowledgeable and passionate about the media, content and publishing strategies and best practice.
An interest in the trends that are shaping our world and our habits – both online and offline is crucial.
Keenness to learn, deliver new ideas, uncover opportunities, engage with media and influencers, develop and draft content, keep projects and timelines on track, and drive towards client objectives. Your brain will be challenged.
Comfortable in client relations and offering counsel.
KEY H K BENEFITS
25 days (3 days at Christmas) annual leave
Comprehensive health insurance (Bupa)
SMART pension scheme
Heavily subsidised on-site bar
WPP employee discount scheme
Group life assurance scheme
Enhanced maternity paternity scheme
Vouchers extra day’s holiday for key milestone anniversaries
Our dedicated interactive training academy - ‘The Hub’
Cycle to work scheme
Wellness programmes
Weekly social events
2 x volunteer days per year
OUR LONDON OFFICE
H K employs over 300 people in the UK, and our stunning Clerkenwell offices run over two floors, encompassing a beautiful roof terrace and subsidised bar area, which is a great spot for client meetings and socialising with the wider agency. 
DE&I
We pride ourselves on creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone belongs. As a company and as co-workers, we are building a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. We are an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We believe diversity is strength. Our Commitment at Hill Knowlton Strategies is to combine our employees unique backgrounds, perspective, and experiences to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation that represents all of us and the businesses we work with.  We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider all applicants regardless of age, gender identity ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, neurodiversity, and disability status.  We are also happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process. Please refer to our Diversity, Equity Inclusion Recruitment Charter
to understand more about H K’s commitments here.
H K is Disability Confident Committed
and a Dyslexia SMART
organisation.  If you require any adjustments to the application or interview process with us, please don’t hesitate to email
[email protected]
For more information on H K:
****Instagram: @hk_londonlife
Twitter: @hk_london
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