Senior Account Manager – Consumer, Lifestyle & Food & Drink PR

Senior Account Manager – Consumer, Lifestyle & Food & Drink PR

Full-Time 40000 - 48000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Premier

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting PR campaigns for top consumer and food brands while mentoring a dynamic team.
  • Company: Fast-growing independent PR agency known for creative and impactful campaigns.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive culture focused on your development.
  • Other info: Clear progression path and opportunities to work with high-profile brands.
  • Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real impact in the consumer lifestyle space.
  • Qualifications: Strong PR experience with a knack for leading integrated campaigns and managing client relationships.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 48000 £ per year.

Are you an ambitious Consumer PR professional ready to step into a Senior Account Manager role, or an established SAM looking for their perfect new role? We're partnering with a fast-growing independent PR agency that's making serious waves across food & drink, lifestyle, and consumer brands. Known for delivering creative, culturally relevant campaigns, they work with a mix of household names and exciting challenger brands, bringing ideas to life through media relations, influencer activations, events, stunts, and brand experiences.

About the Agency

This is a collaborative, ambitious agency where great ideas can come from anywhere. The team is supportive, hands-on, and genuinely invested in each other's success. You'll be given real responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping campaigns and mentoring junior team members. With continued growth across the business, there is a clear progression path for the right person to flourish in this agency!

The Role

As Senior Account Manager, you'll take ownership of key client relationships, lead integrated consumer campaigns, and manage a small team while helping to drive the agency's continued success. You'll be:

  • Leading integrated PR campaigns across consumer, food & beverage, and lifestyle accounts
  • Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted day-to-day advisor
  • Developing creative campaign ideas, activations, events, stunts, and influencer collaborations
  • Overseeing campaign delivery, reporting, budgets, and timelines
  • Driving media relations and securing high-impact coverage
  • Mentoring and managing junior team members, supporting their development and performance
  • Contributing strategically to client growth and new business opportunities

What We're Looking For

  • Strong consumer PR agency experience, ideally within food & drink, FMCG, or lifestyle brands
  • Experience leading integrated campaigns beyond the press office, including activations, events, experiential campaigns, and stunts
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead projects independently
  • Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities

Why Apply?

  • Work with a portfolio of exciting consumer and food & drink brands
  • High-profile integrated campaigns spanning PR, influencer, experiential, and events
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine investment in development
  • Hybrid working with a central London office
  • Competitive salary of £40,000–£48,000 plus benefits

If you're looking for a role that offers both exciting client work and a genuine opportunity to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Account Manager – Consumer, Lifestyle & Food & Drink PR employer: Premier

At Premier Resourcing UK Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusion within the Marketing and PR sectors. Our Central London location offers a vibrant work environment with a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance, alongside generous benefits such as a competitive salary, annual training budget, and a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and mentorship. Join our close-knit team and play a pivotal role in shaping the reputation of leading names in law and professional services while enjoying the perks of a rewarding career.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Account Manager – Consumer, Lifestyle & Food & Drink PR

Consumer PR
Integrated Campaign Management
Client Relationship Management
Creative Campaign Development
Media Relations
Event Management
Influencer Collaboration