Our client currently is looking for a Vice President. As a growing boutique firm, the Vice President role is a pivotal position as it oversees all of our operations and account management. This individual will serve as a mentor, manager and lead example for all account teams on client management, quality assurance, staff development and strategic guidance. The Vice President will also be involved in new business development, operational leadership and product/services development. We are seeking an individual who has exceptional leadership capabilities, a strong work ethic and a passion for public relations and social media. General Requirements:- 8+ years public relations agency leadership experience- Bachelor's degree (required) or Master's degree (preferred) in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism or related field- Experience in leading technology, healthcare and professional services account teams- Broad base of experience in core competencies of public relations including media relations, analyst relations, thought leadership, strategic counsel, etc. - Demonstrates a strong understanding of social media concepts and platforms (required) and has engaged in social media or led projects in social media on behalf of clients (preferred).Job Responsibilities: Account Management Lead- Highest-ranking member of account teams- Assure all accounts are properly staffed (manage AS, AD level)- Assure all accounts stay within hours/are profitable - Assure all team members are filling their job descriptions within accountso Account Directoro Account Supervisoro SAE/AEo AAE/Interns- Assures accounts are setting, achieving and exceeding goals on an ongoing basiso Work with client and team to create clearly defined strategy and scope of work for accountso Work with client and team to create internal and external metrics to measure successo Work with agency's executive team to assure client retention and growtho Use business intuition and experience to anticipate client, and client industry, concerns and proactively address themo Assure account teams' ongoing commitment to learning about and understanding clients' business, competitive set, and important publications/influencers in spaceo Assure all account activities meet the standard of excellenceo Assure all account team members are growing and thriving in their skills- Cultivate positive relationships with client executiveso CEO, Presidento Assure agency's visibility into C-suite by maintaining open dialogue, steady stream of interviews, etc.- Manage all third-party PR vendor relationships to maximize benefito SMT/RMTo PR Source code, ProfNeto Continually identify, vet and bring in new vendors- Collaborate with HR on relevant programso "Best practices" document/procedures as official standard for how we measure internal and external successo Professional development for team memberso Recruitment processo Training program for new hiresKey Contributor to Business Development- Collaborate closely with executives on business developmento Incoming inquiries/RFPs- Prospect communications- Meetings- Proposal writing- Pitching- Client on boardingo Proactive business development work- Prospecting- Networking- Industry associations- Make recommendations on staffing and pricing for prospective new business opportunities- Make recommendations on new service offerings/ways to package current servicesHigh-Ranking "Face" of Agency- Contributor to company blog- Twitter- Cultivate relationships with fellow industry bloggers- Attend industry eventso PRo Marketingo Interactiveo Technology/client relatedo Social media- Continually expand network of business contacts- Participate in agency media and speaking opportunitiesLead special projects |
No relocation, only people from the New York Metro area will be considered.
Jon Ramos
Staffing Consultant
Marcom Choices Staffing
P.O. Box 620632
Woodside, Ca. 94062
408 887-0455
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