Account Manager, Fashion Communications

The Independents

. Manage clients day to day, including direct client contact and leading client calls and meetings .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships and leading teams while effectively utilizing data analytics to drive PR strategies. Proficient in stakeholder management and securing media coverage to enhance brand visibility.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PR/Communications ExperienceStakeholder Management SkillsStrong Written And Oral Communication SkillsData Analysis And InterpretationNegotiation And Influencing Skills

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Hard Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMedia Coverage MonitoringDigital Trends AnalysisSample Trafficking ProcessMarket Insight Development

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAbility To Work Under PressureTeam CollaborationPositive AttitudeResearch And Organization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google AnalyticsOutlookExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Influencer TrendsClient StrategyBrand AdvertisingMedia OutletsDigital Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage clients day to day, including direct client contact and leading client calls and meetings
Line-manage, mentor, and sign off work generated by Account Assistants and Coordinators
Run an efficient sample trafficking process and provide reports and analysis
Set expectations, ensure attendance at inventory meetings, and escalate service challenges and solutions
Build connections with global offices and other divisions to improve client and brand results
Develop relationships with relevant media outlets to secure coverage
Monitor brand advertising partners and identify and resolve performance gaps
Own an agreed element of client strategy and contribute to the wider plan
Support client pitches with market insight and represent the Karla Otto brand
Identify and coordinate opportunities to add Karla Otto services to client scopes
Identify digital-service opportunities and pitch ideas to clients with specialist support
Raise digital trends and developments for future client pitches
Track influencer trends and recommend suitable influencers
Use data and analytics tools such as Google Analytics to evaluate digital initiative ROI
Monitor social media trends and discuss them with clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven previous experience in a PR/Communications role
Experience overseeing the monitoring and sharing of coverage across print, online and social media
Strong top-tier relationships with press and industry peers
Developed stakeholder management skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Research and organization skills
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Confidence to make suggestions and bring ideas to the wider team
Ability to work alone or as part of a team
High attention to detail
Ability to present and interpret quantitative and qualitative data
Positive attitude to challenging situations
Willingness to go above and beyond to complete projects accurately and on time
Proven negotiation and influencing skills
Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401K Employer Match program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
Company-wide closure last week of the year
10 Federal Holidays Observed