CLOSING DATE: August 29, 2014
FOLLOWING a number of exciting new business wins locally and globally, Weber Shandwick is recruiting at account executive, account manager and senior account manager level in Aberdeen. As the only major international agency with an office in Aberdeen and the world’s most award-winning PR firm we can offer you a unique and fulfilling career path.
We encourage applications and enquiries from all backgrounds (a degree isn’t always required) as we believe innovation, creativity, entrepreneurialism and ideas come from many different origins. We value our diverse workforce and continue to attract people with a breadth of skills, knowledge and expertise.
Roles
You will support on a variety of client accounts, from energy and property to transport and hospitality.
At account executive level you will take responsibility for account administration, drafting media materials, attending photocalls and selling into the media.
At account manager/senior account manager level you would be responsible for the day-to-day running of key accounts for a diverse range of clients, making sure we deliver exceptional results. You will have established relationships with key UK, regional and trade media contacts and be comfortable communicating across a variety of digital channels. You will also have strategy experience and be comfortable leading client meetings.
The successful applicants will join Weber Shandwick’s international ‘energy network’, giving you the opportunity to work for multinational clients alongside colleagues based around the world with opportunities to travel.
Our client briefs are varied. As well as oil and gas operators and supply chain companies we support high profile hotels, property companies and FMCG brands.
Development opportunities
We offer a variety of development programmes built around solutions to business challenges for our clients, creativity, innovation, entrepreneurialism, social media, management and leadership.
We aim to attract the brightest and the best people who are enthusiastic, driven and serious about a career in a leading business. In return, you can be guaranteed an exciting, challenging, fast-paced learning environment within a global network where creativity and a solutions oriented approach is a real asset. We hope we can inspire a passion for the work you do and the confidence to perform and produce work of the highest quality.
Entitlements and benefits
* We offer 26 days’ holiday plus nine public holidays, excellent benefits… and some highly enjoyable social gatherings!
* We are number 70 in The Times 100 Best Companies to Work For
* We have four offices in Scotland and part of a wider UK network
* We are international: we have 126 offices in 81 countries – we offer opportunities to travel and work with colleagues around the world* We are the world’s biggest social media agency
Our team is multi-award-winning…and proud of it
How to apply
Please send CV and cover letter to Catherine Welsh: cwelsh@webershandwick.com
Deadline: Fri 29 Aug 2014
Salary dependent on experience
Contact: Catherine Welsh
Phone: 01463716739
Email: cwelsh@webershandwick.com
Website: http://www.webershandwick.scot/
