Account Manager/Senior Account Manager (EU Affairs)

Position description

Permanent, full-time | Based in Brussels or another EU capital | Competitive salary and bonus

Red Flag is seeking an exceptional Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join our growing Brussels team, leading high-impact campaigns for major clients across Europe and around the world.

This is a key hire for Red Flag, the multi-award-winning strategic communications and campaigns consultancy. We specialise in integrated advocacy campaigns on sensitive, complex and business-critical issues – combining public affairs, media relations, digital mobilisation, coalition building and creative activations to deliver for our clients.

From our offices in Brussels, London, Dublin, Washington DC and Cape Town, we advise some of the world’s most recognised companies, coalitions and industry associations.

Now part of Ankura – a global expert services firm with more than 2,000 staff in 35 offices – we are scaling our EU operations and expanding our international client portfolio.

About the role

Following a series of major new client wins, Red Flag is now recruiting a (Senior) Account Manager (EU Affairs) to drive and support engagement across our growing EU and international client base.

At Red Flag, Account Managers are responsible for developing and managing campaigns on behalf of our clients, implementing integrated communications and public affairs plans, leading client accounts and providing strategic counsel, developing new business leads, and pitching for new accounts.

This position is scoped to be based in our office in Brussels, but candidates based in other EU capitals or working remotely will be considered. Some international travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of communications and public affairs campaigns for our clients;
• Works collaboratively with colleagues across our international offices in a creative and fast-paced environment;
• Drives project management, reporting and team coordination, including managing and mentoring more junior staff, and managing relationships with specialist third-party consultants;
• Leads media and stakeholder engagement on behalf of clients;
• Drives new business development and participates in pitching for new accounts.

Qualifications

We are looking for a confident and highly capable consultant with:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a professional environment – experience in a consultancy, EU institution or media is an advantage, but not essential;
• A comprehensive understanding of the EU political and regulatory framework;
• A strong network of media and stakeholder contacts in relevant political, media and regulatory spheres;
• Proven client-handling skills with experience managing large accounts and complex campaigns;
• Exceptional persuasion and leadership skills, proven client-handling skills with experience managing large accounts and dealing with the media;
• Demonstrable experience in pitching and negotiation;
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including fluent English. Additional languages are an advantage.

What we offer

At Red Flag, you’ll join a fast-growing agency that invests in talent and rewards performance. We are proud to offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits, tailored to experience;
• Annual bonus and new business commission scheme;
• Clear pathways to promotion and internal advancement;
• Structured mentorship and in-house training;
• Professional development support;
• Hybrid working options;
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

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