Senior Account Executive, Spirits

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Implement multiple client PR programs effectively.

• Oversee account teams and initiatives to ensure timely and budget-conscious delivery of results.

• Guide account teams in crafting press materials, client communications, traditional and social media strategies, outreach efforts, and client reporting.

• Proactively anticipate potential issues.

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities among team members.

• Offer recommendations to meet client expectations.

• Act as a representative of both the client and agency during on-site client events.

• Handle account financials, including budget creation and management, fee estimates, out-of-pocket expenses, team hour allocations, billing, and invoicing.

• Regularly track execution to ensure adherence to budget and profitability; report budget status to agency management consistently.

• Provide clients with analyses of program outcomes.

• Formulate strategic, creative concepts and tactical elements for client initiatives.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and cultivate strong relationships with key client personnel.

• Anticipate and accommodate client needs; provide recommendations accordingly.

• Respond promptly to client information requests.

• Lead client calls, meetings, and presentations; engage in client brainstorming sessions; attend client events.

• Utilize metrics and analytics to offer insights and guidance to clients regarding programs and proposals.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for client account growth.

• Maintain connections with key contacts at traditional and social media outlets; use these relationships to secure desired media coverage for the agency and/or clients.

• Prepare presentations for new business and business renewal proposals; take part in new business and/or business renewal pitches.

• Contribute to agency brainstorming sessions for client programs.

• Serve as a senior leader on agency committees when designated; engage in and promote agency initiatives, visibility efforts, and staff development.

• Show commitment to the agency’s long-term health.

• Represent the agency in professional associations; cultivate new professional connections through involvement in external organizations.

• Understand clients' businesses and relevant industry trends to develop strategic PR programs.

• Manage several accounts and projects simultaneously.

• Train and mentor junior and mid-level staff members.

• Effectively allocate work among account teams.

• Travel to client and event sites; conduct meetings with clients at their offices or headquarters.

• Exhibit strong writing, editing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrate integrity and good judgment in dealings with colleagues and clients.

• Constructively address client and personnel situations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a public relations agency or comparable role.

• At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive health and dental insurance plans.

• 401K company matching.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Hybrid work model.

• Work-from-anywhere policy in the US (up to four weeks per year).

• Year-round staff training and development curriculum.

• Staff-led Action Group focused on DEI excellence.