Senior Account Executive

Colangelo & Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

Colangelo & Partners in New York is seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead accounts in our Italian Wines Division. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our New York office, with three days on-site per week and strong room for advancement.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in wine PR/marketing, a robust media network, and exceptional writing. You will manage client relationships, craft strategic pitches, and drive top-tier placements across trade, lifestyle, and consumer outlets.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public relations and/or marketing with a focus on wine & spirits.
• Proven track record managing client relationships and executing integrated PR campaigns from concept to completion.
• Deep understanding of the Italian wine landscape, trends and key players.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills for diverse audiences across channels.
• Strong media relations network in trade, consumer and lifestyle outlets.

Responsibilities

• Account management and project delivery, primary contact for clients.
• Pitch writing and media targeting for top-tier placements.
• Strategic marketing support for client campaigns.
• Professional interactions with clients, vendors, media and colleagues.
• Provide creative ideas while mindful of budgets and expectations.
• Monitor industry trends and media coverage to provide insights.
• Review junior staff writing and provide constructive feedback.
• Lead by example and mentor junior staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Wine industry knowledge

Excellent written communication

Project management

Networking

Job description

Colangelo & Partners (C&P) is a leading fine wine and spirits integrated communications agency in the United States, sought after by the top brands and industry players for the quality of their results, creativity, and return on investment.

We are searching for a wine knowledgeable Senior Account Executive to lead accounts in our Italian Wines Division. The individual selected will have a proven track record of successfully managing client relationships and executing integrated promotional campaigns from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will also have an extensive network of wine industry contacts and be able to consistently land top-tier media placements and marketing efforts.

This is a Full-Time, hybrid role. This position will come into our New York office three times/week.

Salary Range: $74,000 - $83,000, depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Account management, including project management to complete deliverables, on-time and with high-quality, and serving as the primary point of contact for clients – fostering strong and collaborative relationships
• Consistent execution of strategic pitch writing and targeting that results in top-tier media placements for our clients
• Strategic marketing support that best supports clients in the market
• Professional interactions with clients, vendors, media, and colleagues
• Provide creative, thoughtful ideas/initiatives relevant to the client (all the while being mindful of budgets and expectations)
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and media coverage to provide strategic insights and recommendations for optimizing client campaigns
• Review writing and media lists of junior staff and provide positive and constructive feedback
• Demonstrate best practices and be an example for junior staff
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public relations and/or marketing, with a focus on wine & spirits
• Proven track record of successfully managing client relationships and executing integrated PR campaigns from concept to completion.
• Deep understanding of the Italian wine landscape, including industry trends, key players, and regulatory considerations.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and engage diverse audiences across various channels.
• Strong media relations skills, with a robust network of contacts in relevant trade, consumer, and lifestyle outlets.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, able to develop innovative strategies that differentiate our clients in the market.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to conduct regular outreach to potential clients and promote agency

What we offer

• Clients: Our client list is incomparable, across a range of countries, regions, and categories.
• Opportunities for Advancement: We are growing within all of our categories every year, affording every employee potential for promotion and career advancement.
• Fun!: Happy hours, events, product tastings both in the office and outside.
• Diversity: We strongly believe the diversity of our staff – made up at all levels of people from all backgrounds, from 12 countries, speaking 8 languages – is our strength, not only because of the vibrant intellectual and cultural working environment such diversity fosters but because it reflects the diversity of the marketplace in which we make our appeal and the diversity of our clients.
• Work-life balance and generous PTO: We believe employees who are happier outside of work are happier at work, and vice versa, so we have created a culture that prioritizes work-life balance. We have a flexible PTO system and we take off the week between Christmas and New Year's.
• Expertise: We are the largest fine wine and spirits-focused integrated communications agency in the U.S.
• Learning Programs: The collective wine and spirits knowledge of our staff is unparalleled. You will have the opportunity to learn from others, both formally and informally, and through our in-house educational programs share your knowledge.
• Prestige: Our reputation in the industry, among both media and trade, is second to none, and an email address from our domain is afforded certain respect and a second look.
• Pay & Benefits: We offer competitive salaries within our category and full benefits - health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, and a generous PTO policy.