Senior Account Executive: Beauty

Hunter

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health and dental insurance

401K company match

Generous PTO

Work from anywhere in the US policy

Year-round training and development curriculum

Staff-led Action Group for DEI

Job summary

A leading PR agency in New York is seeking a Senior Account Executive to manage a significant portion of the business. This role involves developing strategic PR plans, providing counsel to clients, and overseeing account teams. Candidates must have a B.A. in a related field and 3-5 years of experience in PR, with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including flexible work policies and a vibrant company culture.

Qualifications

Three to five years of experience in public relations agency or similar position.
One or more years of supervisory experience is preferred.
Demonstrate strong writing, editing, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Manage account teams and programs to ensure quality results.
Develop and oversee account teams in writing materials and strategies.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Strategic PR planning

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Writing and editing

Public speaking

Education

B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

There’s a reason HUNTER is recognized as a PRWeek Best Place To Work and has been named PRovoke “Consumer Agency of the Year” not once, but twice: At HUNTER, we EARN IT — consumer attention, the trust and loyalty of clients, and the dedication of our staff, currently 350+ strong and counting.

HUNTER is searching for a Senior Account Executive of Public Relations who would be responsible for the management of a sizeable portion of the agency’s business, including development of strategic PR plans, providing strategic counsel to clients, and management of accounts to ensure agency profitability. Account Supervisor also manage account teams to maximize each team member’s performance while driving accountability and fostering respect and collaboration.

Qualifications

B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like
Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a public relations agency or similar position; one (1) or more years of supervisory experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

Drive effective implementation of multiple client PR programs
Manage account teams and programs to deliver high quality results on-time and on-budget
Develop and oversee the account teams in writing press materials, client correspondence, traditional and social media strategy and outreach, client reports, etc.
Anticipate issues
Delegate and assign work among team members
Make recommendations for ways to meet client needs
Serve as a representative of the client and agency on-site at client events
Manage account financials: develop and manage budgets, fee estimates, out-of-pocket expenses, team hour allocations, billing, invoicing, etc.
Regularly monitor to ensure execution is staying on-budget and is profitable; regularly report budget status to agency management
Provide analysis to clients of program results
Develop strategic, creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs
Serve as primary client contact and build/maintain strong relationships with key client personnel
Accommodate and anticipate client needs; make recommendations to clients
Respond to requests for information from clients in a timely manner
Lead client calls, meetings, and presentations to the client; participate in client brainstorms; attend client events
Use metrics and analytics to provide insights and counsel to clients pertaining to programs and proposals
Recognize and seek opportunities to grow client accounts
Maintain relationships with key contacts at traditional and social media outlets; leverage those relationships to obtain desired media coverage on behalf of the agency and/or clients
Compile presentations for new business and business renewal proposals; participate in new business and/or business renewal pitches
Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs
Serve as a senior leader on agency committees, as designated/asked; participate in and drive agency initiatives, visibility efforts and staff development
Demonstrate an interest in the long-range health of the agency
Represent the agency in professional associations; develop new professional contacts through participation in outside organizations
Ability to:
Understand the clients’ business and relevant industry trends and use the information to develop strategic PR programs
Manage multiple accounts and projects
Train and mentor junior and mid-level staff
Effectively delegate work among account teams
Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters
Demonstrate strong writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communications skills
Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients
Deal constructively with client and personnel situations

Position Expectations/Success Factors

Investment in client programs
Building and fostering strong relationships with client contacts
Respect and collaboration on the account team; develop and retain talent by providing informal/formal feedback and coaching

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, the Company believes the target range of base compensation for this role is $70K - 85K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

At HUNTER, we work hard and play hard, and while we have all the benefits you’d expect —competitive health and dental insurance plans, a 401K company match and generous PTO — we also provide:

a “work from anywhere in the US” policy (up to four weeks a year);
a year-round staff training and development curriculum; and
a staff-led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence in the agency and industry (read our DEI statement here: https://hunterpr.com/dei/)

Perks? We have perks. When you work at HUNTER, you can expect Bring Your Parents (And Kids) to Work Days, regular volunteer Days of Service, mid-day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers and epic Halloween and holiday parties.

Founded in 1989, HUNTER has grown into one of the most respected mid-size marketing communications firms in the country, creating work that matters in strategic planning, earned media relations, social and digital media, talent and influencer engagement, experiential marketing, multicultural outreach and content creation and distribution. And we do it all for esteemed companies and brands across every sector you can imagine: