Senior Account Director- Public Relations

As a Senior Account Director/Account Director - Public Relations at Adfactors PR in Bengaluru, your role is crucial in leading a dynamic team to develop and implement strategic, creative communication solutions for clients. Your deep understanding of integrated communications, stakeholder management, and business growth strategies is essential for success in this pivotal leadership position. Key Responsibilities: - Foster and expand client relationships at operational and executive levels through strategic and digital initiatives, including crisis management when necessary. - Translate overarching strategies into actionable plans and ensure their efficient execution by the team. - Contribute to the development of award-winning, innovative ideas that drive results and enhance brand influence for clients. - Cultivate and enhance relationships with senior journalists and influencers nationwide. - Supervise the establishment and upkeep of a comprehensive national media network for all clients. - Provide guidance to Account Managers and team members in monitoring news trends and pitching stories proactively to secure media coverage. - Drive new business prospects by leading and participating in client pitches focused on social and digital strategy, investigative research, campaign analytics, and media monitoring. - Direct Account Managers in client retention, enhancement of Client Satisfaction Score, and overall management of client servicing costs. - Coach, develop, and mentor a team of highly motivated individuals, empowering them to achieve success in their careers. - Foster a positive and collaborative work environment by effectively addressing and resolving team conflicts. Skills & Values: - Ability to collaborate and nurture positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and network partners. - Demonstrated skills in creative thinking and innovation, particularly in challenging projects. - Self-motivation: Ability to create and adhere to a structured schedule to maintain focus on tasks without distractions. - Willingness to learn and utilize digital tools for effective virtual communication and collaboration. - Time consciousness: Valuing individual and team time by scheduling meetings and deadlines appropriately for synchronized workflow. - Critical thinking: Capacity to think creatively and leverage tools to flesh out ideas effectively. Qualifications & Experience: - Masters/Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication/PR/Journalism from a reputable institute or MBA in Marketing. - 10-13 years of experience in a PR agency.,