Cicero/amo are looking for a dynamic Account Manager to join our EU Public Affairs team.
The person will be responsible for overseeing and leading client accounts, specifically in the Financial Services/Tech sector, and managing account handling teams.
The role will be in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment, helping our clients stay on top of the busy EU legislative landscape.
Key responsibilities:
- Key support to Managing Director of the EU Public Affairs team, taking the lead role on Financial Services accounts.
- Taking an active role in developing and winning new business opportunities; for example, playing a key role in pitches, request for pitch documents, identifying and converting prospective new business targets and marketing activity.
- Providing senior strategic counsel to clients, taking full responsibility for managing your account handling and account delivery.
- Developing and managing strategic and creative public affairs campaigns (legislative and non-legislative).
- Developing junior members of team (Account Executive and Senior Account Executive line management).
- Helping to develop Cicero/amo’s external presence and marketing; particularly in the Financial Services sector.
 The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years experience in an EU Public Affairs consultancy, European institution, trade association or equivalent organisation is required.
- Expert knowledge and experience of the EU legislative and policy landscape is essential.
- Knowledge and experience in the Financial Services and/or Tech sector is essential.
- Commercially knowledgeable with proven new business involvement (for example pitch preparation and participation).
- Experience of developing and executing complex strategic EU public affairs campaigns.
- A “get up and go” and proactive attitude.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- The working language of the office is English, an additional language would be an asset.
- Proven management skills with the desire to manage junior members of the team on best practice and mentorship.
- Excellent relationship building skills.
- A strategic and entrepreneurial mind-set.
- Cultural values; courage, innovation, collaboration, expertise and openness.
Equal opportunities
At Cicero/amo, we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.
We are open to discussing flexible working opportunities.
