Take the lead in developing client relationships across North America's energy and industrial sectors with an opportunity that combines strategic communications, business development and client leadership.

Company Overview
The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of an established communications and public relations consultancy working with businesses across specialist industries, including maritime, oil and gas, energy and nuclear.

The consultancy supports organisations with strategic communications, media relations and reputation management, helping businesses strengthen their market presence and build meaningful relationships with their audiences.

As part of its continued growth across North America, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Lead Client Consultant to develop existing relationships, identify new opportunities and support its expanding client portfolio.

Job Overview
We are seeking a Lead Client Consultant – North America based in Houston, Texas, offering a salary of $75,000 to $120,000 per annum, depending on experience, industry knowledge and existing media relationships.

This is a remote working opportunity with regular client meetings, industry events and opportunities to engage with colleagues in person.

As a Lead Client Consultant, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, providing strategic communications advice and identifying opportunities to grow the consultancy's presence across North America.

The ideal Lead Client Consultant will have experience working within maritime, oil and gas, energy or nuclear sectors, alongside strong relationship management skills and an ambitious, commercially minded approach.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Managing and developing relationships with clients across North America
• Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, providing strategic communications and PR advice
• Building relationships with businesses across maritime, oil and gas, energy and nuclear industries
• Identifying new business opportunities and supporting client acquisition
• Developing and delivering strategic communications and media relations campaigns
• Building and maintaining relationships with relevant journalists, media outlets and industry stakeholders
• Attending client meetings, trade shows, conferences and industry networking events
• Understanding client objectives and developing tailored communications strategies
• Supporting the growth of existing accounts through relationship development and identifying additional opportunities
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver effective client campaigns
• Monitoring industry developments and identifying opportunities for clients to strengthen their market presence
• Representing the consultancy professionally across the North American market

• Previous experience in public relations, strategic communications, consultancy or client relationship management
• Industry experience within maritime, oil and gas, energy or nuclear sectors is essential
• Strong client management skills with the ability to build and maintain long-term relationships
• Existing media relationships within relevant North American industries would be highly advantageous
• Experience developing and delivering communications or PR strategies
• Commercial awareness and the confidence to identify and develop new business opportunities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
• An ambitious, proactive and results-driven approach
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client accounts
• Willingness to attend client meetings, industry events and trade shows
• Based in Houston, Texas, or within a reasonable travelling distance

• Salary: $75,000 to $120,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Remote working: Flexibility to work remotely while maintaining regular client contact
• Opportunity to lead and develop client relationships across North America
• Work with businesses operating in specialist international industries
• Attend industry conferences, trade events and networking opportunities
• Opportunity to influence business growth and develop new client relationships
• Work alongside experienced communications professionals
• Autonomy to manage client relationships and contribute to strategic decisions
• Career development opportunities within a growing international consultancy