The M Collective
Part of
Sauce Collective
Job Title: Account Manager
Location: Shepherds Bush - London
The M Collective:
We are an independent communications consultancy with a global footprint.
As specialists across inspirational travel and lifestyle, we create value through culturally relevant stories that build long-term loyalty. Our model is agile, nimble and creative, blending the rich personal connections and nuanced approach of a boutique agency with the network of an international group. Our belief is that while the world is fast-changing and communications continue to evolve, a good story is enduring.
Our collaborative environment rewards hard work, tenacity and creativity with unlimited growth
and a supportive team. We offer a hybrid working model that is designed to nurture our forward-thinking culture – and plenty of flexibility.
Roles & Responsibilities:
PR Strategy & Agency Growth
- Act as a senior media lead, nurturing influential journalist relationships and continually expanding a best-in-class contact network for the benefit of our clients
- Partner with Directors and specialist teams to develop imaginative, integrated PR strategies that align tightly with client objectives and sales ambitions.
- Champion a client-first, agency-wide approach ensuring your travel expertise and creativity can deliver campaigns that are distinctive, credible and measurable.
- Stay culturally and commercially connected, identifying emerging trends, talent and industry moments that can be translated into proactive news angles.
Client Relations & Commercial Ownership:
- Provide informed, strategic counsel grounded in deep sector knowledge and genuine understanding of each client’s brand DNA.
- Design and implement engagement plans that protect revenue, unlock organic account growth, and support new projects and launches.
- Support quarterly reviews and contract renewal planning, maintaining senior client contact and clear forward momentum.
- Represent the business at industry events to support recruitment, partnerships and new business initiatives.
Team Leadership:
- Mentor and line-manage junior colleagues, supporting career pathing, skills development and confidence in media relations.
- Help deliver robust induction, onboarding and offboarding processes that reflect our nurturing and high-performance culture.
- Lead by example as a positive ambassador for the company at all times, contributing to a fun, inclusive and supportive working environment.
- Collaborate with the Directors on team-building and Media Excellence initiatives.
We are seeking:
- 5 years plus experience in a PR Agency with a focus on luxury travel
- A relevant undergraduate degree such as PR, journalism or English Literature is preferred but not essential
- Experience with leading junior team members
- Proficiency in a second language, such as French or Spanish, would be useful but not essential.
- Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal.
- A team player with great collaboration skills and will contribute willingly to the wider team goals
- Creativity and enthusiasm: all ideas gratefully received and you demonstrate an interest in issues and areas beyond your immediate scope
- Excellent attention to detail and are able to multi task - working effectively under pressure
What you will get in return:
- A competitive salary
- 23 days holiday a year, excluding Bank Holidays plus 1 x day off for your birthday ( 24 days)
- Gifted Christmas closure between Christmas Day and 2nd January (usually an extra 5 days, excluding weekends)
- Classpass - Wellness & Gym budget
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
- Company pension scheme
- Summer working hours - finish at 3pm every Friday in August
- Team social budgets
- Training
- Talks by inspirational industry leaders
- Summer and Christmas parties
- A friendly, supportive place to work
- Regular appraisals throughout the year
- Most coveted clients in the industry
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to hr@the-mcollective.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
