Account Director-PR at - Nairobi, Kenya - Fanisi HR Solutions
Description
Fanisi is a HR consulting and management company that guides enterprises in setting up management and development of their workforce.
We support Small and Medium Enterprises to excel in improving the people component of their businesses and organizations by building human capital through developing employee related policies and practices, staff training and development, incentive programs, talent acquisition and retention.
Salary Range :
KSh 150,000 - KSh 200,000/month
Company Overview
We are a dynamic and innovative digital and creative agency that specializes in strategically designing and capturing the essence of brands.
Our team of talented professionals works collaboratively to create impactful digital experiences, visually stunning designs, and comprehensive brand strategies that resonate with audiences across various industries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Consistently identifies communication opportunities that clients are looking to leverage
Maintains an intimate understanding of the clients' businesses, priorities, pain points and competitive landscape
Stays knowledgeable about markets, sectors and channels in which clients operate
Delivers integrated communication plans rooted in insights and creativity
Holds self and team accountable consistently for performance and service delivery as per service level agreements
Manages client relationship as lead contact person mapping and gives direction on team resource allocation
Measures and tracks progress and reports results based on key metrics to show achievement of business and communications goals
Participate and manages the development of high-level strategic plans as well as content including press release, thought leadership materials, media pitches and PR plans
Drives the media relations process with key media contacts in Kenya and Regionally
Works on and implements annual communication strategies for clients
Keeps up-to date with PR best practices and methodologies
Serves as a positive role model to junior colleagues including Account Managers, Account Executives and Interns
Manages contractual agreements with clients, including MOAs, LOIs, SOWs, etc.
Manages all financial aspects of client relationships, including team utilization, over/under service, and profit/loss across accounts
Creates pitch proposal plans and seeks out new clients actively participating in the new business process
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
More than 8 years' industry or agency experience
Solid industry expertise
Ability to become a strategic business advisor
Passionate, curious and a self-starter
A good leader with strong management capabilities
Able to have tough conversations
Able to sell and to assist in driving new business
Open to facilitating the teaching and mentoring/ coaching process
Ability to draft high client business briefs and reports
Resilient & resourceful
University degree/ Tertiary qualification. MBA and CIM Diploma in Marketing are also desired.