Senior Account Manager (Third Sector, Energy, Utilities & Sustainability)

Taylor Bennett Foundation do; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is looking for a Senior Account Manager to oversee client relationships in the Third Sector, Energy, Utilities, and Sustainability practices. This role involves driving commercial success through effective campaign management and fostering new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in PR and strong communication skills. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Personal development fund worth £250

£500 refer a friend bonus

Regular team drinks

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager within PR or related industries.
• Strong commercial focus with the ability to develop and convert new business opportunities.
• Demonstrable experience managing clients in purpose-led sectors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to the agency’s commercial success, achieving personal gross profit targets.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings.
• Lead the development and delivery of creative broadcast PR campaigns.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Creative proactivity

Excellent written communication

Proactivity in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Senior Account Manager – Third Sector, Energy, Utilities & Sustainability

• Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
• Basic Salary: £50,000, depending on experience
• OTE: c. £55,000+ per annum (based on commission on the gross profit of revenue you convert)

We’re looking for a confident and commercially minded Senior Account Manager to join our Third Sector, Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Practice. This role sits at the heart of our purpose‑led client work, helping to deliver impactful campaigns that drive awareness, change and measurable results.

The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strong client relationship management, commercial acumen, and creative proactivity – both in nurturing existing clients and developing new business opportunities. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Sales, including your Practice lead (AD), Newsroom and Client Services to deliver high‑quality broadcast and integrated PR campaigns that exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Growth
   • Contribute directly to the agency’s commercial success, achieving a personal gross profit (GP) target aligned with business objectives (minimum 4x your salary per annum)
   • Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings (virtual and in‑person) to generate new opportunities and grow key accounts
   • Proactively reach out to new, lapsed and existing clients to identify opportunities and expand the sales pipeline
   • Negotiate fees confidently, ensuring projects are commercially viable and profitable
   • Support forecasting and forward planning within your sector, identifying trends and opportunities to help the agency stay ahead
   • Share sector insights, client opportunities and breaking stories that could benefit the wider team
   • Lead the development and delivery of creative broadcast PR and integrated campaigns from ideation through to execution
   • Manage a portfolio of clients across the Third Sector, Energy, Utilities, Sustainability and Consumer ensuring campaigns meet aims and deliver desired impact
   • Oversee smooth client handovers and effective collaboration with delivery teams to maintain high quality standards
   • Support cross‑sector campaigns as required, particularly where you hold existing relationships or relevant expertise
   • Stay informed on the news agenda and emerging trends, particularly within the Third Sector, Energy and Sustainability spaces
   • Monitor breaking stories and relevant cultural moments to identify speech‑led opportunities for clients to engage reactively
   • Review past and ongoing campaign activity to ensure our work remains timely, relevant and competitive
   • Collaborate across practices to share knowledge, insight and commercial opportunities
   • Contribute to the agency’s culture of curiosity, creativity and excellence
   • Support and mentor junior colleagues, offering guidance, feedback and opportunities for growth
   • Champion teamwork and in‑person collaboration, recognising the importance of visibility, morale and collective learning

About You

• Proven experience as an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager within PR, communications, or related industries
• Demonstrable experience managing clients within purpose‑led, third sector, energy or sustainability spaces (or a strong interest in these areas)
• Strong commercial focus with the ability to spot, develop and convert new business opportunities (with current, new and lapsed clients)
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proactive, solutions‑driven and confident working in a fast‑paced, ideas‑first environment
• A team player passionate about creating campaigns that make a genuine difference

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: up to £50,000, depending on experience
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Generous annual leave
  • Free daily office drinks / snacks
  • A personal development fund worth £250 per person per year
  • £500 refer a friend bonus
  • Dental, optical and general health screening worth £150 each per year
  • Regular team drinks and a collaborative, purpose‑led culture focused on creativity and growth
• OTE: c. £55,000+ (based on commission on the gross profit of revenue you convert)

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV to Selina Kisby via [e-mail].

When submitting your application, please specify that you heard about the role through the Taylor Bennett Foundation.