Technology&Corporate_Account Manager

Position: Account Manager

Reports to: Account Director

Role Location: Beijing

ABOUT US

Golin is a global public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Throughout our 60+ year history we have redefined the role of PR with best-in-class, data driven creative that has earned worldwide attention and awards – we are both PRWeek Global Agency of the Year and AMEC Large Research & Measurement Team of the Year for 2019, 2020 and 2021. Representing some of the world’s biggest brands, we offer a suite of services from content creation and production, influencer marketing, corporate and consumer strategy, and public affairs to name a few.

We’re proud to have made an impact in Asia for over 25 years, with teams in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Jakarta, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Tokyo. _­Together, our mission is Creating Change in Asia for Asia – from defining new era travel through our multi-award-winning campaign work, to pioneering industry-leading tools, to purpose-driven legislation change, we make sure that the changes we make matter to business, society, legislation, our people and industry.

Our Beijing team specializes in powerful integrated solutions for major brands through our consumer, corporate, destination, government, healthcare, and technology work. We are proud to create with bravery and innovation.

Located in the international hub where the east meets west, across the past two decades Golin Shanghai has collaborated with international and local clients on market research, brand localization strategy, integrated creative campaigns, public relations and digital communications.

Our ethos is simple yet powerful: we Go All In. For our clients. For our colleagues. For our agency. For our industry. If that sounds like something you could wake up every morning to help with, then read on.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Account Manager manages accounts while building their proficiency and the necessary skills needed to lead and manage teams. Account Manager provides tactical counsel to clients, and manages the appropriate implementation on a variety of projects on a timely, deadline-focused basis. The Account Manager is the first level of management within the agency.

Responsibilities

Client

• Serve as a key day-to-day client contact
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of client’s business and industry
• Develop long term plans and program recommendations for clients
• Provide client counsel on tactical matters, linked to strategic plans
• Generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success
• Direct client content and marketing programs
• Develop client presentations
• Lead regular client calls and provide account activity updates
• Manage day-to- day activation expenses to ensure that teams are staying on budget and be able to flag issues to senior managers in a timely manner
• Liaises with cross-agency team on an ongoing basis

Media

• Assist with development of media strategies
• Know the industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the client
• Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of relevant client media
• Generate ideas for media outreach and pitch efforts
• Pitch media persuasively and make pitch recommendations
• Write and/or edit media relations materials
• Qualify media inquiries and elevate important positive and negative feedback appropriately to team and client as necessary
• Direct and supervise the logistics of events (eg: media tours, media briefings, executive interviews, etc.)
• Supervise media list development

Writing

• Contribute to the development of strategic client plans, proposals, releases, and other press materials
• Account for quality control and final review of all reports, articles, plans, and client materials
• Counsel staff in the areas of writing and editing as necessary
• Proficient in product and technical terminology

Team Support

• Develop work plan of junior team members
• Ensure quality work from team in order to meet/exceed client expectations
• Train and develop staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Be involved in staffing of team, including reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates
• Serve as a role model to other team members
• Attend account reviews and staff meetings – provide ongoing communications and feedback
• Successfully contribute to the growth of existing accounts
• Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business
• Effectively communicate and manage up to senior team members about client or internal team issues and successes
• Relay client and senior management feedback on work and performance with junior staff

Administrative Support

• Track/enter time in a precise and timely manner
• Monitor group budgeting, revision, and account assignments
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned

What you’ll bring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Professional Experience

5+ years related professional experience in IT / PC / technology / B2B industry

Success Factors

• Can convey ownership of assigned projects to junior team members
• Demonstrates the ability to resolve conflicts
• Can mobilize and motivate team
• Able to work independently
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills
• Aptitude for financial analysis
• Can complete challenging projects within set parameters
• Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
• Established skills in planning and crisis communication
• Instills confidence with clients and colleagues
• Commitment and dedication to the agency’s success as well as individual career
• Desire to pursue learning and self development; participates in required and voluntary professional development programs.

GROWTH OPPORTUNTIES:

Just as we #goallin for our clients, agency and industry – we #goallin for your career. In this role, you will have direct access to inspiring professionals and mentors who will not only help you improve your work, but establish a path for you to grow within Golin long term. Our employees stay for both the people and the agency’s willingness to be flexible with passions, purposes and career explorations.

GOLIN PERKS:

For you to create the best work of your life, it’s important for us to give you the best experience. Being part of Golin Beijing means:

• Supplementary Medicare Schemes
• 18 days Annual Leave and 5 days Paid Sick Leave
• Birthday Leave and Gift
• Meal and Sport Allowance
• Festival Activities and Gift
• Annual Health Check
• Anniversary Bonus

To learn more about us visit: golin.com

Golin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Golin is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Personal data held by Golin relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Golin.