Tourism PR Account Manager

AVIAREPS UK Ltd. is a subsidiary of AVIAREPS AG, a leading global travel and tourism representation company in 68 offices in 47 countries to more than 300 global tourism clients with over 750 staff worldwide. We're searching for an ambitious account manager to look after tourism client(s). We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience in PR and Communications with a good knowledge of project and events management.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude to work with exciting global tourist boards and hotel chains.

Main objectives:

•  To represent a global clients in building greater brand awareness in the UK and Ireland
•  Generate positive articles of your clients
•  Exceed KPIs set
•  Develop PR and Social Media strategy for your account
•  Assist in the development of sales, marketing, events and joint initiatives with trade partners
•  Ensure client’s brand integrity is protected

Responsibilities

•  Be the first point of contact for your clients
•  Growing the brand awareness and revenue growth for your accounts
•  Regular communications, meetings and story pitching with the media
•  Develop joint-marketing collaborations with the media
•  Prepare presentations, promotional materials and training materials
•  Development and execution of training, events, roadshows, sales missions, educational trips and projects
•  Assist coordination and management of exhibition shows
•  Creation of press releases for the media and newsletters to the trade
•  Creation of reports to include results of recent activities and insights
•  Creation of press kits
•  Regularly review and report on competition activities
•  Participate in functions and networking events
•  Creating and maintaining database
•  Recommend promotions and incentives
•  Analyse reports and recommend future initiatives
•  Sourcing new business where possible for client and company
•  Assisting in RFPs when required
•  Translation of documents when required
•  Participate in brainstorm sessions when required
•  Some overseas travel

Experience & Skills

•  Minimum 5 years’ experience in PR and Media Communications
•  Nurtured contacts with Media from Travel, Lifestyle, Food & Beverage, Fashion & Beauty
•  Agency experience a strong plus
•  Excellent Communications Skills
•  Creative writing skills is a must
•  Projects, campaigns and events Management
•  Good understanding of Social media and analytics
•  Good organisational and planning skills and the ability to multi-task
•  Negotiation skills
•  Exemplary attention to detail and accuracy
•  Excellent time management
•  Flexible and ability to travel abroad
•  Must be fluent in English and Spanish

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