Public Relations Account Director Job at Hotwire (New York)

Job Description

We are looking for an exceptional person to join our North America B2B team as a Public Relations Account Director. A Hotwire Director is a key member of the management team that has three core areas of responsibility: client management, leading teams and contributing to agency success. They own and manage a portfolio of clients from relationship management to strategy development and vision with an eye towards revenue and profitability targets. Directors are also expected to contribute to agency initiatives, such as marketing, business development, new product/service development, as a member of the extended management team.

Job Responsibility

Own client relationships and manage accounts spanning all B2B technology sectors (FinTech, Emerging Tech, Cybersecurity, Industrial Tech, Enterprise Tech, Marketing & e-Commerce)
Execute efficient and effective Financial and Corporate Communication plans
Deliver excellent client service across a group of client accounts
Demonstrate account and team leadership of the highest standards
Contribute to the success of the agency by contributing to business development and product development
Retain and promote top performing direct reports
Ensure direct reports meet utilization targets
Drive the new business development effort (manage a lead from start to finish) and win new accounts as needed to maintain oversight of account revenue
Display proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Requirements

Strong experience in agency as a Senior Account Manager/Senior Account Supervisor, Director or in-house communications PR Director
B2B technology sectors (FinTech, Cybersecurity, Emerging Tech, Industrial Tech, Enterprise Tech, Marketing & e-Commerce)
A love for storytelling and media strategy and media relations with large global brands
Experience supporting corporate communications programs that include working with C-suite executives (including CEO) on external communications including building and making recommendations external communications programs for executives
Experiences with financial comms and earnings announcements with publicly traded companies
Quirkiness – Not afraid to speak up and own your ideas
An obsession with continuous improvement
Curiosity about how the business works how you contribute to the organizations success
A drive to produce excellent work
Pragmatic and goal oriented mindsets
A strong written and presentation communication skills, with the comfort to present ideas and make a case to clients and partner agencies
A positive, authentic, solution-oriented team player with a good sense of humor
Hands-on experience managing and mentoring direct reports and cross-functional teammates.

What we offer

Flexibility – We understand that life doesn’t always fit around the 9-5
and that work/life integration is crucial. We expect our team members to be in the office at least once per week on “Anchor Days” and as needed, dictated by business, team or client needs.
Global Reach & Opportunity – You will have the opportunity to work within global teams and travel within the US and globally to connect with clients and colleagues.
Great Benefits – Strong benefits package includes paid time off, holidays, sick leave, cultural celebration days off, paid time off for community involvement, medical, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, 401K match and a paid 6-week sabbatical after every 4 years of continuous employment. Hotwire offers a variety of bonus opportunities including business development, annual company bonuses and referral bonuses. Additional benefits include wellness allowance, internet, and phone reimbursement.
Development Opportunities – A strong learning and development program with training opportunities at all levels.
Autonomy – The freedom and support to be limitless, and the opportunity to own your career and create the future you want.
Variety – No day is the same as the last. Both within our own walls, and with our clients, we navigate change daily and there’s always an opportunity to stretch your skills, learn something new, seek out a new challenge, and gain expertise.
Our Amazing Team – We are connected, ambitious, and friendly. We don’t step on toes to get ahead, we build each other up, develop and teach each other and understand that each person’s individual success is a win for all.

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