Sr. Account Executive
Location: Alameda, CA
Ref Code: SP-nsae

about the client
This VPofMarketing.com/Marcom Match client company is a leading, mid-sized PR agency. It's clients are both B2B and consumer-facing technology companies.

responsibilities
The Senior Account Executive (SAE) is responsible for managing day-to-day account activity, implementing new account programs, plans and strategies, and producing PR plans and reports. The SAE is also the client’s primary contact for all day-to-day activities. This person must possess professional maturity and confidence, strategic thinking, strong writing skills, agency and client loyalty, ability to manage multiple projects under pressure, and an eagerness to take the lead as well as teach/mentor others within the agency. The SAE will contribute to the agency by leading programs, participating in special projects and contributing to the overall success of the agency. The SAE will have direct reports, so proven people management skills are essential in this role. The ideal candidate will be skilled in implementing and executing traditional PR programs, integrating digital media and social media and advising clients on the right digital media programs and strategies. The SAE will participate in new business activity as appropriate.

qualifications
-- 4-6 years experience in PR agencies or corporate relations
-- Experience and recent knowledge of the enterprise, storage, and security markets are essential, as well as having the perspective and PR savvy to add strategic value to client interactions
-- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
-- Strong digital and social media skills
-- Must have strong, established business and trade press and analyst relationships
-- Proven people management skills
-- Consumer technology experience a plus

education
BA/BS Degree required.

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