PR Account Manager – Luxury Lifestyle

Please note: This role is being advertised by Latte for Élysée Collective . We are providing a job board service and not full service recruitment for this position. All suitable applicants will be sent directly to Élysée Collective for review.

About the agency

Élysée (a-lee-say) Collective is a full-service comms agency specialising in delivering exceptional coverage for luxury brands across travel, beauty, hospitality and lifestyle – led by Alice Moore (Travel Weekly PR Woman of the Year 2023). Working at this agency offers a front-row seat to the world of luxury PR, where you’ll collaborate on a star-studded portfolio of iconic global brands to secure the best editorial coverage, craft high-profile collaborations and curate once-in-a-lifetime events.

Beyond driving top-tier coverage, you’ll be tasked with thinking outside the box to execute A-list brand collaborations and influencer partnerships. From planning launches to strategically shaping the unveiling of a new luxury brand to the Australian market, you’ll be at the centre of creating the most exclusive moments for luxury brands.

This is the ideal agency for someone with a passion for the world of luxury, with strong editorial instincts and a knack for knowing what makes headlines. From 5-star hotels and premium skincare to French champagne houses and luxury luggage, the agency’s portfolio encompasses some of the most prestigious global brands in travel, beauty, beverages and lifestyle. Clients include the likes of Aman, Six Senses, Antler, Perrier-Jouët and Trudon Candles to name just a few. With a high-energy environment, Élysée Collective offers a unique opportunity to work within a team and grow professionally without the corporate red tape of larger agencies.

Benefits & Culture

Élysée Collective operates a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. The team works hard and is committed to delivering exceptional results, while maintaining a sustainable approach to agency life -.most days the office wraps up by 5:30 pm.

And as for perks? You’ll enjoy early previews of high-end products, from premium candles, skincare and beverages to luxury hotels, spas and restaurants. Plus, take the opportunity to network at top-tier events for glamorous product and venue launches, press showings and more.

• 20 days of annual leave 
• Hybrid working – 4 days per week in the office
• Industry discounts for client products & experiences
• Premium gifted products at the discretion of the client
• Exclusive event access

About the job

As an Account Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering strategic communication strategies and campaigns across a prestigious portfolio of luxury, lifestyle, travel, beauty, and hospitality brands. You will work closely with Account Directors to ensure the smooth delivery of campaigns, while taking hands-on ownership of client comms, pitching and media outreach, day-to-day execution, reporting and supporting junior team members. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key point of contact for your clients, maintaining strong communication and trust and ensuring the delivery of campaigns that align with their brand goals.
• Supporting the development and execution of strategic communication plans, with responsibility for timelines, resourcing and ensuring high-quality output.
  
• Leading the day-to-day running of accounts, preparing WIP notes, running client meetings (independently or with senior support) and reporting.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with media, influencers and brand partners across luxury, travel, hospitality, and beauty.
• Proactive pitching and follow up with media to ensure expected media coverage is realised.
• Delivering strong earned media results across print, digital, broadcast, and social platforms
• Supporting Account Directors and overseeing junior team members, providing clear delegation and support to ensure campaign success and professional growth.
• Tracking performance and producing post-campaign and post-event reporting with clear metrics and actionable insights.
• Supporting new business efforts by contributing to proposals, presentations and case studies.
• You might help launch new luxury hotels, create influencer collaborations for a bespoke perfume brand and work on strategies to position a premium champagne brand. 
• You’ll be a key point of contact for the client, taking briefs, creating campaigns with the team and keeping the client updated along the way. 

About you

Essential experience:

• You must have PR agency experience and either be at Account Manager level or be ready for a step up from a Senior Account Executive position. 
• Ideally, you’ll have experience working on luxury lifestyle brands, but broader consumer PR experience will be considered. 

The ideal candidate:

• You’re an experienced PR Account Manager with a genuine passion for lifestyle and luxury brands. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are known for your ability to manage detail without losing sight of the bigger picture. Confident, organised and solutions-focused, you take ownership of your work and are motivated to deliver outstanding results for both your clients and team
• You’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent media and influencer relations skill set – an ability to identify news hooks, mentor juniors and write press releases. 
• You’ll be able to demonstrate strong client management skills. This includes taking briefs from senior stakeholders and showing that you know how to keep a client engaged and on board with the campaign process. 
• You’ll show a good level of strategic thinking and be able to explain the how, what and why of a campaign. 

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available for this role. You must have an existing right to work in Australia to be considered. 

Interested?

Apply to this role by clicking the button below. For more information, please get in touch:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone:  0422 412 787

What happens next?

Our team personally reviews every application. If your profile matches the essential experience requirements (or if we see great potential in your background for future roles), we’ll be in touch within 7 days. We’re committed to providing feedback to all applicants, so you’re guaranteed a direct response from us with the outcome of your application.

This role is being advertised by Latte for Élysée Collective. We are providing a job board service and not full service recruitment for this position. All suitable applicants will be sent directly to Élysée Collective for review.