Account Manager - VIP

The Account Manager will work closely with the VIP & Fashion team based in NY & LA. You will be the supporting on accounts and projects, serving as a trusted strategist and expert voice for clients. This individual will serve as a mentor, manager, and lead example for all account teams on client management, results, staff development and strategic brand guidance.

Key Responsibilities
Proactively builds and implements strategy for clients
Evaluate and understand client business objectives and crafts strategies that reflects those business objectives
Pull and collaborate with different divisions across the agency and office to ensure the client is getting access to the agency's network-wide expertise
Manage client benchmarks and deliver strong media coverage through leadership and guidance
Consistently produce high quality internal and external communications content
Manage and motivate other members of the team to ensure day to day operations run smoothly and PR results are delivered, while supporting them in their growth to the next level
Collaborate with division heads and project teams as necessary to seamlessly integrate cultural programming into project strategy and schedule and ensure successful execution of press and social media campaigns, special events, collaborations, and/or other deliverables
Reporting
The ability to work across multiple brands while meeting and maintaining client expectations
Maintain strong client relationships with regular contact including updates, ideas, meetings and regular results reporting
Maintain and foster new relationships with VIP stylists and Influencers utilizing the Purple showrooms and meeting spaces

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
4 years of fashion/VIP public relations experience at a PR agency and or brand
Knowledge of key stylist, publicists, managers/agents, and influencer contacts across key social media platforms including Instagram & TikTok
Proven track record of dressing celebrities and a database of top stylists, influencers, and socials
Ability to be very nimble and work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
Integrated communications campaign conception beyond traditional media
Articulates ideas confidently and succinctly and is comfortable with public speaking and presentations
Superior high-level media contacts across broadcast, print and online media
A “proactive” attitude and team mentality and experience leading a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional problem-resolution skills, including the ability to think creatively and outside the box
Knowledge of media monitoring and performance monitoring platforms including launchmetrics, Muck Rack and Influencer intelligence