Account Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
We’re looking for a B2B Account Executive
Are you an experienced Account Executive or looking to start your career in PR? If so, we should talk.
We’ve got a great opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and brilliant Account Executive to join Speed’s Business & Corporate division in Bristol.
About the job:
You’ll be a key member of an account team, supporting with projects, campaigns and media relations.
This might entail a whole list of day-to-day challenges and activities including admin support, research, influencer engagement and writing. You’ll play an active role in ensuring campaigns are delivered against plans, budgets and KPIs.
Supported by an experienced creative and strategic senior team, on any day you might be coming up with creative story angles, drafting compelling copy, schmoozing the press, working on digital campaigns or delivering experiential projects.
About you:
You’ll be an AE with some experience already or have strong and relevant work experience to demonstrate your passion for PR and communications.
You are an excellent communicator, with strong presentation skills and impeccable writing ability. You’ll have a passion for the media, consume the news daily and have a hunger to progress and improve.
You’ll have a good understanding of digital comms and the social media landscape and pride yourself on being aware of the latest trends on insta and TikTok.
About us:
We’re a diverse team of award-winning creative, energetic and curious communications professionals, comprising the largest PR agency in the South West.
Alongside traditional PR, our offer also includes multimedia, digital and social media, experiential, design, creative strategy, content marketing…. and loads more.
We’ve created a brilliant team and a fun, supportive culture. The average length of time people stay with us is six years.
What you’ll get:
A competitive salary- Flexible working options
- 25 days’ holiday, increasing to 29 after 2 years’ service (not including Bank holidays)
- Additional holiday purchase scheme of up to 5 days per year
- Additional 5 days’ holiday on your 5th anniversary year
- Company pension scheme
- Outstanding training and development programme
- Well-being programme inc. weekly fruit delivery, eye-care vouchers
- Refer a friend and new business incentives
- Medical cash plan – including contributions to dental, optical, physio etc.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Account Executive roles across Speed Communications's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Advertising & Public Relations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,353 - £22,517 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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