Senior Account Executive (DC)

Bread Butter; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid sick/personal time

Birthday off

Endless summer Fridays

Flexible hybrid schedule

Work from any b&b office

Medical and dental + dependents

Extended benefits (vision, life, etc.)

Maternity and family planning leave

401k contribution

Job summary

bread & Butter is hiring a Senior Account Executive to manage client needs daily, lead a team, and drive impactful press placements in travel and hospitality. You will serve as a liaison, oversee assistants, and report to the Account Supervisor while maintaining strong client relationships.

This hybrid, office-based role requires 3–5 years PR experience in hospitality/travel, a talent for crafting tailored media plans, and a passion for fast-paced, results-oriented work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of post-undergraduate, full-time PR experience in hospitality and/or travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and answer client needs daily as a liaison between the company and clients.
• Oversee the work of Assistant Account Executives and report to the Account Supervisor.
• Lead calls and meetings, guide teams to meet client goals with press placements.

Skills

PR experience

Media relations

Client leadership

Networking

Job description

Who we are:

bread & Butter is a full-service communications agency with a fondness for all things food, drink and travel. We are a collaborative group of dreamers and do-ers. We combine intimate local knowledge with an extensive national network to craft clever and multidisciplinary communications campaigns tailored to our clients’ needs. We only partner with inventive businesses that inspire us and continually challenge us to think big, but act small.

Why bread & Butter:

We are Southerners at heart, always saying, “Please” and “Thank You,” and hustlers by trade. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table and practice what we preach to ensure the spirit of hospitality runs through everything we do. We're not a company that wastes time—not yours, not ours. We are not too busy to talk, come by or think of new ways to increase long-term brand awareness. For us, there is little difference between work and pleasure because our work is our pleasure.

We’re Looking at You!

We’re searching for a PR star with experience in the travel & hospitality industry. A Senior Account Executive with bread & Butter is a go getter, jet setter and many-hat wearer. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work. A proverbial eager beaver, you meet or beat deadlines, stay ahead of trends and always look for new ways to tackle a challenge. You love to write, enjoy making meaningful connections and bring creative ideas to the table. When not planning your next trip, you’re fueling your wanderlust by seeking out the next big trends and learning what’s new in the world of travel. You like to go big – because going home isn’t an option. An SAE with bread & Butter is dialed into the teams’ accounts and clients’ needs, a problem solver, an inspiring leader, and a keeper of long-standing, meaningful relationships with key media and industry leaders. Most importantly, the person in this role should be excited about what bread & Butter is and what it will be.

Available Opportunity:

A Senior Account Executive for bread & Butter is responsible for managing and answering the needs of the client daily. Senior Account Executives serve as representatives of the company and as liaisons between the company and the client. Senior Account Executives oversee the work of Assistant Account Executives and report to the Account Supervisor.

Here’s What We Need:

• 3-5 years of post-undergraduate, full-time PR experience in hospitality and/or travel required, preferably with agency vs. in-house.
• Enjoys crafting tailored, effective comprehensive media plans and pitches that are creative, thoughtful and help move clients toward their goals.
• Possesses and knows how to build and maintain strong relationships with high-level regional and national print, online, and broadcast media important to clients.
• A passion for cultivating talent and helping our teams grow. How can we be better?
• Appreciates the art of dotting I’s and crossing T’s. The devil is in the details.
• Media junkie - there’s no such thing as reading/watching too much. Bonus points for pop culture acumen.
• Leads teams by example, showcasing professionalism, punctuality and problem solving while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Has the ability to really dig deep into client goals to secure meaningful and impactful press placements that drive business and make B&B invaluable to our clients and to media.
• Be the sounding board and resource for clients, leading the teams on calls, in meetings and knowing when to shift course to get back on track.
• Love of a fast-paced environment and the satisfaction of a busy yet productive day.
• Flexibility and a desire for endless possibilities. B&B is a dynamic, ever-evolving company that sees every color beyond black and white.
• Wants to brainstorm, strategize and develop creative partnerships and alliances that keep us ahead of the curve.
• Passion for networking, relationship building, helping with new business pitches, proposals and a general desire to win!
• Excitement for growth, new ideas, new ways of doing things and a place you’re excited to call home. Say yes!

Working Conditions

On the whole, this is a hybrid, office-based role. A Senior Account Executive will spend time in meetings and briefings. Occasional travel might be required for client visits and planning.This position is considered sedentary to light work, and employees are not required to lift or move heavy objects.Although a Senior Account Executive's commitment will tend to be standard office hours, deadlines or the demands of a client may see the Senior Account Executive working nights or weekends to ensure continued success. Must be authorized to work in the US.

Having Our Cake & Eating it too:

• Generous paid time off
• Paid sick/personal time
• Birthday off (because who wants to work on their special day!)
• Endless summer Fridays (half-days year 'round baby)
• Flexible, hybrid schedule
• Work from any b&B office when you're in town
• Medical and dental + dependents
• Extended benefits (vision, life, disability, EAP)
• Generous maternity and family planning leave
• 3% contribution to 401k regardless of participation
• Cell phone reimbursement
• New business bonuses
• Employee referral bonus
• Weekly Wine Wednesdays (cheers with your local team!)
• Robust training program
• Mentorship program
• Local love (yearly giveback initiative)

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000.