Account Manager

Overview 

CGC is a global brand building communications agency, spanning brand communications, Influencer marketing and talent representation. CGC represents the leading power brands within the beauty industry. CGC has offices in London, New York and LA.   Also a partnership in the Middle East with BFore communications.

CGC London is looking for a dynamic Account Manager, working closely with our senior team, the role will need to cultivate key organization skills, media and influencer relationships and ultimately work to drive sales, and maximize business performance for clients and the CGC team

Responsibilities 

• Day-to-day lead across an allocated client portfolio, delivering strong client relationships, strategic counsel, and integrated communications campaigns across digital, social, and print.
• Ownership of PR calendars, launch activity, and always-on strategies, securing high-quality print, digital, and social coverage through strong media and influencer relationships.
• Management of organic influencer programmes across nano to KOL, MUA, and celebrity tiers, in collaboration with the Senior Influencer Manager.
• Leadership of client meetings, creative brainstorming, and delivery of clear status updates, insights, and recommendations.
• Ideation and execution of creative mailings, collaborations, partnerships, and UK press launch events, including logistics and budget management.
• Development and maintenance of inclusive, diverse press, influencer, MUA, KOL, and celebrity databases, identifying new talent and opportunities.
• KPI ownership including media analysis, coverage reporting, YoY performance tracking, and insight-led recommendations using MMI and Tribe.
• Support of the Director in mentoring junior team members, building retailer and VIP relationships, and upholding agency reputation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 

• At least 5+ years of experience in the communications industry
• Ambitious, energetic, self-starter
• Highly organised, self-motivated 
• Strong communications skills, written and verbally
• Creative and proactive, can do attitude team player
• Good working knowledge and interest in social media and influencers
• Experience in the beauty, wellness landscape
• Exceptional knowledge of the ever-changing media landscape
• The ability to work to and set clear KPIs
• Experience in event production

Benefits

• Hybrid working – Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid working model with 4 days a week in our King’s Road Office.
• Equipment - We will set you up with a laptop, phone and any other equipment you might need to get the job done.
• Health Insurance - We offer a comprehensive health insurance policy to ensure you have well-being and peace of mind.
• Pension Scheme - A supportive employee pension scheme is offered to help you build a secure and comfortable future.
• Holiday allowance – All staff get 25 days holiday allowance and all of our staff are given an extra day to enjoy their Birthday.
• Summer Friday’s – All of our staff enjoy an early finish on Friday at 1pm  during the Summer.
• Training - Access to training and development opportunities where required.

At CGC we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion as we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, disability, sexual orientation, generation, ethnicity, religion, family or parental status, neurodiversity or belief.