Junior Account Executive, Beauty

Junior Account Executive, Beauty

Department: Beauty

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: PURPLE New York

Compensation: $45,000 - $55,000 / year

Purple is looking for a Junior Account Executive to join our vibrant Beauty team. The ideal individual should have prior experience in a traditional and creative beauty sector; can constantly evolve as we grow and possesses superior account and time management skills while collaborating with multiple senior team leaders. This is an exciting opportunity that promises to offer challenges and professional development in an environment where drive, an upbeat spirit, and a commitment to exceed expectations will be essential to thrive within this organization.

• Proactively monitoring all media, print, digital and social channels for brand coverage and competitor activity, scanning relevant articles for distribution around the team
• Compiling monthly and weekly reports for all clients accurately and in a timely manner
• Analyse outcomes and create reports summarising results
• Identify and track emerging trends, initiatives, and vendors in the digital space and develop relevant client applications
• Understanding media landscape across digital, print and broadcast
• Facilitate the smooth running of the day to day function of each account team providing support as requested and required
• Day-to-day support on mailings, bookings, social media promotions, partnerships, blogger and influencer outreach initiatives
• Support in preparing internal/client meetings including pulling together agenda’s and writing up minutes
• Responsible for managing product deliveries/placements/press bookings in a timely manner
• Handle product and image call-ins, and compile and manage all mass mail outs
• Manage the master media database and internal team databases and ensure it is kept up to date and accurate
• Begin to build media relationships by attending press meetings, launch events and any external industry related events
• Maintain and establish industry contacts with digital influencers and bloggers
• Developing pitches and securing press/product placement
• Supporting the team with key launches and events
• Compiling media lists for events and press releases
• Be a brand champion for your clients and build strong relationships with them

• 1-2 years of relevant working experience
• Beauty PR experience is preferred
• Superior knowledge of luxury consumer industry
• Ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal skill
• You are a team player who is hardworking and dedicated