Account Manager - Beauty

Department: Beauty

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: PURPLE London

Description

PURPLE is seeking an experienced and proactive Account Manager to support the delivery of integrated PR campaigns across media, influencer, social and events within our growing Beauty & Wellbeing division. This role is ideal for someone with strong media relationships, a strategic mindset and hands-on experience delivering standout PR campaigns in a fast-paced agency environment.

PURPLE is amongst the foremost Global Communications agencies for luxury brands & innovation across fashion, beauty & wellness, lifestyle, events, VIP and digital with offices in London, New York, Miami, LA, Hong Kong & Singapore. The PURPLE Beauty & Wellbeing division work with some of the most globally recognised luxury brands across fragrance, haircare, skincare, colour cosmetics, fitness & wellness including: Byredo, Refy, Makeup by Mario, Medicube, Color Wow, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Penhaligon’s, Estrid, Amika, LBTY, Santa Maria Novella, Sweed and more.

The Role

As Account Manager, you will support Account Directors while taking ownership of day-to-day client relationships and campaign delivery. You will play a key role in generating coverage, managing media and influencer relationships, delivering events, and ensuring campaigns are executed to the highest standard - on brief, on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a key day-to-day client contact, managing expectations with confidence and professionalism
Support the development and execution of integrated PR strategies across earned media, influencer, social and events
Generate high-quality coverage across print, digital, broadcast and social platforms
Own media relations, building and maintaining strong relationships with key journalists and influencers
Lead the planning and delivery of press events, launches, trips and press days (small to large scale)
Work closely with social and digital teams to ensure campaigns are fully integrated and amplified
Spot cultural, media and influencer opportunities that benefit both clients and PURPLE
Monitor coverage, brand placement and reporting to ensure all activity is on-brand and impactful
Contribute to new business activity, including proposals and pitch participation
Line manage and support junior team members, helping them meet targets and develop their skills
Act as a brand ambassador and expert across Beauty & Wellbeing

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

3–5 years’ experience in PR (agency or relevant in-house role; adjacent industries considered)
Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and established press and influencer contacts
Proven experience delivering integrated PR campaigns across media, influencer and events
Strategic and creative thinker with excellent writing and presentation skills
Highly organised, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Confident communicator with strong client-handling skills and sound judgement
Ability to identify and maximise communication opportunities across multiple platforms
Comfortable working with media and social monitoring tools and Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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