Account Manager
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Role: Full-time, Hybrid
Cool Blue was founded in 1999 and has worked with some of the UK’s most respected brands in property, manufacturing, retail and education. We’ve won heaps of industry awards as our trophy cabinet can attest and it’s fair to say that along the way we’ve learned more than a thing or two about creative communications, PR and branding.
Here in our small team, the right people make a very big difference to everything we do!
And as we at Cool Blue know, the work of an Account Manager is vital to the overall performance of our PR team. That’s why we’re seeking a talented person who loves the job and its many different aspects and whose passion rubs off and makes clients feel excited about working with us
The Role
You’ll be working in a highly supportive team, handling campaigns for some of the region’s leading brands, you can expect to work on a range of activities that span media relations, content creation, social media, influencer outreach, events, brand development and marketing communications.
Responsibilities
Developing excellent relationships with client teams / understanding client businesses
Producing effective client work that achieves their goals
Producing all kinds of content across several channels, you’ll be a keen content maker and shaker, someone who loves to mix it up and who feels happy on any comms dancefloor!
You’ll be adept at working with more than one client (though no more than a handful) and will enjoy the fact that no two days are the same…variety will be the spice of your life
Key Skills and Traits
- Experience of planning and delivering PR / integrated campaigns that align with client goals
- Excellent project management capabilities
- Able to think ahead to see any issues arising for clients or self, so that these can be avoided/handled effectively
- Confidence in personal decision-making
- Creative thinker and solution-finder
- Confident contributor to internal and external meetings
- Happiest when the team is succeeding
- Has plenty of curiosity
- Resilient, upbeat and professional / certainly not dry, stuffy or stuck in your ways!
Knowledge
- Good understanding of the general business and news landscape of the North East
- Good understanding of the national news and business landscape (where it affects clients’ activities)
Location
Hybrid and flexible working. 35 hours per week. Currently spending 3-days (Tues, Wed, Thurs) in the office on the Quayside with Mondays and Fridays working from home. For the right person we are open to discussion around this.
So, What Do you Reckon?
To apply, email recruitment@coolblue.co.uk with your CV and a covering note that we’ll read and think, yes, this person really wants this. Effort reaps rewards after all…
Selected Works
GB BankBuilding the Profile of a Leading Property Finance Provider
Middleton GrangeStrengthening Community and Digital Presence
Point NorthExpanding reach beyond County Durham
Northumberland County CouncilNorthumberland Line: From Abandoned Tracks to Brand Victory
The North East Ambulance Service:Make a Life-Saving Difference.
Harrogate Spring WaterMindful Drinking takes centre stage at Festive Influencer event.
Barker and Stonehouse: Gateshead Store LaunchUnveiling the new £5m store in Gateshead.
Harrogate Spring Water - Mindful DrinkingBringing a taste of Royal Ascot to North Yorkshire.
The City Baths Newcastle X John LewisBringing a brand partnership to this historic leisure destination.
Barker and Stonehouse: A Story of SustainabilityA sustainable approach to furniture retail.
Grainger MarketEnhancing Newcastle’s Bustling Grade I Traders Market.
Anglo American:Powering cyber security.
Teesside UniversityCelebrating the Tees Valley digital community.
ProtiumStakeholder communications and engagement strategy.
Banks HomesCreating a unique brand identity for the new-to-market luxury housebuilder.
North P&I:160 years of incredible maritime history.
Middlesbrough College:Finding brand purpose for a dynamic educator.
Sleepeezee:Everything's easy when you Sleepeezee.
North East England Chamber of CommerceGiving businesses their say in skills provision.
Ercol:A moment of pride in ercol’s history.
Newcastle Helix:Our City’s Drive Towards Net Zero.
Story Homes:A new chapter for this thriving residential developer.
Stephenson WorksA welcoming and generous spirit.
NewcastleGateshead Quays:A quay moment for NewcastleGateshead.
TeesAMP:Making it in Middlesbrough.
NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau:Tyne to get back to business.
Tees Valley Combined Authority:Encouraging staycations in Tees Valley.
Siglion:Bringing some vitamin sea to Seaburn.
North East Ambulance Service:A global pandemic.
Thirteen Homes:How do you want to live?
herdysleep:A first of its kind for the bed-in-a-box market.
Libra Interiors:Connecting consumers in a new way.
Tees Valley Combined Authority:Tees Valley Mayoral Election Campaign.
Imagine. Create. EGGER:Launch of a new product range for this global manufacturer
Finchale Group:A dynamic rebrand for the leading employment charity.
Duresta:A brave and bohemian collaboration.
South Tyneside Council:Recognising local community heroes.
Fusion:Healthy in the Heart of the City.
UK Land EstatesBuildings for Business.
Merit HoldingsA world leading engineering company.
Harrogate Spring Water:Continuing to make a difference.
Barker and Stonehouse:Say hello to Mr Clarke.
Cool Blue is a full-service agency that drives brands forwards. Our ideas and innovations are always conducted with purpose. Delivering solutions that combat specific challenges and provide results. Our strategic expertise offer a valuable service to every one of our clients, helping them achieve their goals.
London
Soho Works, 2nd Floor
180 Strand
Temple
London
WC2R 1EA
T: 0203 535 0222
MAP
www.coolblue-interiors.co.uk