ABOUT DAWBELL

We exist to shine a light on the most exciting people, projects and products on the planet. We've spent years working with some of the biggest names in the music, entertainment, sports and brand worlds, as well as the emerging talent, creators and communities shaping what's next, delivering outstanding creative campaigns that keep our clients in the global conversation. We pride ourselves on fostering a unique environment where we combine our drive and hard work with genuine support, collaboration and kindness, living these values every day at all levels of the organisation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our growing Sports & Popular Culture PR team. Reporting into the Sports Account Director, the role will work on a selection of exciting projects for high profile sports, elite athletes, sports personalities and sporting events. These include clients like Silverstone British Grand Prix, Football Manager, The AIG Women's Open Golf Championships, Padelstars and a host of leading athletes. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about the sporting industry and enjoys working as part of a close knit team that’s surrounded by a wider network of bright and lively people across the agency.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage client campaigns and work alongside Account Directors and wider teams on large scale projects

• Initiate conversations with new and current contacts for potential new business work, build out pitch decks and in-person pitching for new business

• Take responsibility for running projects from launch to completion and be able to reflect on results and learnings

• Build relationships with and manage communication with clients, agents and events teams

• Draft creative and accurate press releases, media pitches, campaign plans and reports

• Pitch to media outlets using a deep understanding and range of strong media contacts across national, sports, lifestyle, social publishers, creators and broadcast media

• Identify news hooks and tap into cultural trends to help stories travel further

• Attend relevant events and run promo days for clients where you’ll be confident in overseeing media interviews, shoots and content capture

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Proven experience and skill up to and including Manager level, ideally in a PR agency environment with multiple clients in sports, lifestyle or popular culture

• Passion and knowledge in the sports, fitness and wellness industries with an ear to the ground on popular culture

• Sound knowledge of the UK media landscape and strong media contacts across national, sports, lifestyle, social publishers, creators and broadcast media

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work with good problem solving ability

• Excellent time management and multitasking skills, able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities

• Open, kind and considerate style when collaborating with and managing others

• Ability to think critically if using generative AI to help with tasks

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Flexibility with hybrid working as standard, spending two days or more in our central London office and up to three days at home so you can work the way that works best for you and your clients

• Time to recharge with 25 days holiday and an extra year accrued after three, four and five years with us

• ‘Summer Fridays’ so you can enjoy more sunshine and festive cheer, with early finishes at the end of the week in August and December

• Professional growth with our commitment to upskilling you with regular training and development sessions

• Fun with your team-mates, with quarterly company events and regular team socials

• The chance to explore new places or spend more time with family, using a Work From Anywhere allowance after one year of service

• Recognition for your role in landing new business, with a sales commission scheme based on initial contract won

• A share of our success, with a discretionary annual bonus scheme based on individual and company performance

• Help with spreading the cost of some fresh wheels or a new laptop, with our cycle to work and computing schemes

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to get in touch, so we want to hear from you if you feel the role is a good fit for your skills and experience. We know that each of us is unique and the differences in who we are, how we think and what we experience can enrich our work and culture. That’s why we value team diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. We want all applicants to be comfortable and be able to perform to the best of their abilities, so if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments to the interview process - for example related to disability, neurodivergence or a health condition - please contact us by email (Careers@dawbell.com).