Senior Account Executive

Chernoff Newman; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chernoff Newman, a leading integrated communications agency, is seeking a Senior Account Executive to manage client relationships and drive growth. Ideal candidates will bring over a decade of experience in business development and strong connections in the Carolinas, ensuring strategic client engagements and new business opportunities. Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful projects in various industry sectors.

Benefits

Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k Matching Plan

Flexible PTO + Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Training + development opportunities

Life insurance (100% company paid)

Short-Term + Long-Term Disability (100% company paid)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development roles.
• Background in communications, marketing, or public relations preferred.
• Strong relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients ensuring exceptional service.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new clients.
• Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Networking

Client Management

Business Development

Strategic Guidance

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public affairs, communications, marketing or related field

Job description

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Description

Chernoff Newman is an integrated communications agency with offices in Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston, and Orlando. We serve clients across the country, with a focus in the Southeast. We specialize in the retail, government, healthcare, education and workforce development, food and beverage and financial sectors, among others.

Description

Chernoff Newman is an integrated communications agency with offices in Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston, and Orlando. We serve clients across the country, with a focus in the Southeast. We specialize in the retail, government, healthcare, education and workforce development, food and beverage and financial sectors, among others.

Chernoff Newman is seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead client relationships, drive account growth, and develop new business opportunities for the agency. The ideal candidate is someone with strong connections in the Carolinas, who is eager to manage high-level client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring exceptional service, strategic guidance, and results-driven execution
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and lead new business development efforts
• Drive efforts to secure new clients, including developing proposals, pitch presentations, and networking
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including state agencies, policymakers, the business community, industry leaders (i.e., higher education, healthcare, agriculture, workforce development), media contacts, and advocacy groups to expand the firm’s influence and network
• Pursue expert-level knowledge of the service offerings Chernoff Newman provides and be able to discuss solutions to clients’ challenges
• Stay informed on policy trends, industry shifts, and emerging issues to proactively advise clients
  
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a business development role; background in communications, marketing, public relations, government, or public service is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public affairs, communications, marketing or a related field
• Strong ability to build networks and forge new relationships
• Conscientious of details; follows up with clients and prospects in a timely manner
• Proven experience managing multiple accounts successfully
• Entrepreneurial mindset; eager to grow the firm in new areas
  
  
  

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Matching Plan
• Flexible PTO + Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training + development opportunities
• Life insurance (100% company paid)
• Short-Term + Long-Term Disability (100% company paid)
  
  
  

Company Values

Enduring: We are long-time trusted advisors and leaders in the communities where we live and work.

Intentional: We are rooted in research, strategy-led, purposeful and deliberate.

Humancentric: We are committed to collaboration, respect and empathy and instill integrity, warmth and kindness in everything we do.

Inclusive: We insist on diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skill sets and are committed to a workforce reflective of our community and culture.

Curious: We seek to address issues through innovative, disruptive and creative ideas.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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