Clover’s corporate strategy is to build onto existing competencies within the Group and to establish a culture of exceptional performance with a view to set a platform for future market expansion. Different companies within the Group have different strategies, all receiving company-specific support to maximise their potential. Key to all its activities is the expansion of capacities to share in the strong growth in consumption in the segments which it dominates.

Responsibilities:
Adhering to the administration required by the management, including consistency of all outgoing communications.
Actively managing the day-to-day running of retained clients business and maintaining regular contact with them.
This will include:
Following up any requests made by clients pertaining to communication.
Preparing for and attending status meetings with clients according to an agreed timetable.
Taking minutes and issuing accurate contact/status reports within 48 hours of the meeting.
Constantly seeking fresh communication ideas and angles and discussing these with clients.
Researching, writing, checking and issuing press releases using the correct format.
Following up the releases or angles presented to media on a consistent basis.
Maintaining up-to-date media and feature lists on behalf of clients.
Checking articles and disseminating as necessary.
Preparing quarterly reports on all activities undertaken and discussing these internally and with clients assigned to you.
Participate in the sourcing of leads for new business prospects.
Present the company's credentials together with other executives when requested to do so.
Assist in the preparation of strategic and tactical plans for clients.
Ensure that deliverables agreed to with clients are addressed and achieved.
Establish professional relationships with clients for purposes of retention of the business.
Develop and maintain relationships with key target markets such as journalists and analysts.
Generally, act in a manner and with an attitude befitting the culture and status of the business and its associated companies.
Attend client functions as and when required
Develop and maintain a working relationship with all members of the team.
Performance goals - first three-month probationary period:
Within the first two months, be sufficiently familiar with the current clients to take the lead in managing them without further intervention
Within the first two months, have a good knowledge of the key media for specific clients and make contact with the journalists as appropriate
Within month one write press releases and secure placement

Requirements

Strong client service skills
Writing is very important in this role
At least five to six years' experience within a public relations agency, where you will have attained account management level
Media relationships must be very strong with the ability to create maximum exposure for clients
Commitment to a strong work ethic
Good written, verbal and listening skills
Ability to plan, organise and control work flows
Self-motivated and disciplined
Accountable and responsible
Good team player