Digital Waffle
Senior Account Executive
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An award-winning global communications agency is hiring a Senior Account Executive to join their Basingstoke team and work with a diverse portfolio of enterprise technology clients.
You'll act as a reliable right hand to the Account Managers, taking greater ownership of programme delivery and bridging execution with strategic oversight. It's a role that combines hands-on content, media and campaign work with regular client contact and the chance to mentor junior team members, supported by an established team of communications professionals working across global markets.
Role: Senior Account Executive
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire. Hybrid, minimum 3 days in office initially, reducing to 2 after probation. Everyone-in Monday, WFH Friday
What you'll be doing:
- Take greater ownership of programme delivery, bridging execution with strategic oversight
- Lead elements of client communication and project coordination
- Maintain regular, proactive contact with clients and respond in a timely way
- Prepare for and contribute meaningfully to calls and meetings as both participant and host
- Produce a range of high-quality content including press releases, case studies, articles, statements and blogs
- Build targeted media lists informed by journalist preferences and content needs
- Deliver well-researched pitches with strong conversion rates and regular coverage
- Deliver client-ready reporting that highlights value and lands on deadline
- Mentor junior team members while keeping a strong focus on quality and results
- Ensure any costs are necessary, approved, good value and tracked
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What you'll need:
- Prior agency-side PR or communications experience at Account Executive level or equivalent
- High standards of written and verbal communication
- Reliable, accountable and deadline-driven, with proactive execution
- Solid understanding of relevant media and influencer landscapes
- Ability to get under the skin of client businesses and markets to inform high-quality work
- A degree in a relevant field such as PR, Communications, English, History or a similar humanities or arts subject
- A positive, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in contributing to processes and client service
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Nice to have:
- Experience working with enterprise technology, B2B tech or similarly complex client sectors
- Exposure to global comms programmes or working alongside international teams
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
This role would suit an ambitious Account Executive ready to step up into a Senior AE remit, take real ownership of delivery, and grow within an established global PR business.
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