Executive Account Manager

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Manager to independently manage key accounts, drive new business, and mentor a talented team.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your industry expertise and valued insights to lead diverse client portfolios.

• Account Leadership: Independently managing a portfolio of accounts, overseeing larger budgets, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction.
• Strategic Counsel: Providing direct, high-level client counsel, acting as a trusted senior strategist, and leading client meetings and presentations.
• Business Development: Identifying and securing new business opportunities, including the growth of existing accounts, and actively participating in or leading smaller-scale new business pitches.
• Team Empowerment: Overseeing account staff, empowering them to develop their professional skills, and identifying specific areas for improvement.
• Project Management: Managing projects, teams with confidence, ensuring clear communication of "big picture" logistics and tactics.
• Content & Media Savvy: Writing and editing comprehensive client materials and possessing a strong working knowledge of media and influencer engagement.
• Strategic Planning: Drafting comprehensive client and new business plans, defining, and adjusting strategies as appropriate, and monitoring account profitability.
• Industry & Firm Engagement: Actively building firm visibility through networking, participating in or leading internal committees, and demonstrating burgeoning industry-specific expertise.
• Values & Development: Promoting and upholding core values, staying connected to industry trends, clients, and media, and assisting with professional development programs for your team.
• Director Support: Functioning as the primary support for senior leadership.

What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of experience in public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's in related field is required.

Key Skills:

• Strategic Thinking: The ability to think strategically, anticipate client needs, and develop insightful, effective plans that align with broader business objectives.
• Exceptional Execution & Project Management: Exemplary follow-through, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: A solution-minded approach, embracing new methodologies and adapting quickly to evolving client demands and industry landscapes.
• Communication Mastery: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives, lead impactful presentations, and provide clear, concise direction.
• Client Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients at all levels, acting as a credible and influential advisor.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated capability in overseeing, empowering, and developing junior and mid-level account staff, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of account profitability, budget management, and identifying opportunities for account growth and new business acquisition.
• Industry & Market Insight: A demonstrable and burgeoning understanding of industry-specific trends, competitive landscapes, and media dynamics.
• Networking & Visibility: Proactive approach to building professional networks and contributing to industry visibility.