Senior Account Executive, Financial & Professional Services

Overview:  

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our team!  

We're looking for someone that is passionate about the Financial Services space. Ideal candidate is someone who understands how to work with complex, large clients and integrated agency account teams. Is eager to cultivate strong relationships with media and identify opportunities the impactful work your client is doing across brand/consumer marketing and corporate communications.  

Responsibilities:  

• Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment 
• Act as day-to-day client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients 
• Play key role in planning and implementation of account activities including special events, media events, media relations, social media, desk-side briefings, program implementation, etc. 
• Demonstrate ability to effectively develop full range of written materials including client correspondence, press releases, media pitches, reports, etc. 
• Develop and monitor program plans and budgets for profitability; report status to client and agency management on a regular basis 
• Continually build understanding and knowledge of clients' business and competitive environments; apply this information in preparing and presenting strategically focused programs and recommendations. 
• Develop an understanding of research methods, coordinate internal and external resources 
• Be flexible and facilitate teamwork within account team; coordinate team resources and create opportunities for junior staff to take on more responsibility; fully utilize agency resources to create the "best teams" for your clients 

 
Qualifications:  

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field preferred  
• Three to five years of experience in public relations agency or similar position 
• Financial services or professional services experience a plus 
• Ability to work in multi-faceted, fast-paced environment 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
• Professional services experience a plus 

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, past training, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity and local geographic market data.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available.