Senior Account Executive, Spirits

About Us
HUNTER is recognized as a PRWeek Best Place To Work and has been named PRovoke “Consumer Agency of the Year” twice. The agency has over 350 staff.

Overview
Senior Account Executive – Public Relations responsible for managing a sizeable portion of the agency’s business, including strategic PR plans, client counsel, and account management to ensure profitability.

Responsibilities

Drive effective implementation of multiple client PR programs

Manage account teams and programs to deliver high‑quality results on‑time and on‑budget

Develop and oversee the account teams in writing press materials, client correspondence, traditional and social media strategy and outreach, client reports, etc.

Anticipate issues

Delegate and assign work among team members

Make recommendations for ways to meet client needs

Serve as a representative of the client and agency on‑site at client events

Manage account financials: develop and manage budgets, fee estimates, out‑of‑pocket expenses, team hour allocations, billing, invoicing, etc.

Regularly monitor to ensure execution is staying on‑budget and is profitable; regular report budget status to agency management

Provide analysis to clients of program results

Develop strategic, creative ideas and tactical elements for client programs

Serve as primary client contact and build/maintain strong relationships with key client personnel

Accommodate and anticipate client needs; make recommendations to clients

Respond to requests for information from clients in a timely manner

Lead client calls, meetings, and presentations to the client; participate in client brainstorms; attend client events

Use metrics and analytics to provide insights and counsel to clients pertaining to programs and proposals

Recognize and seek opportunities to grow client accounts

Maintain relationships with key contacts at traditional and social media outlets; leverage those relationships to obtain desired media coverage on behalf of the agency and/or clients

Compile presentations for new business and business renewal proposals; participate in new business and/or business renewal pitches

Participate in agency brainstorm sessions for client programs

Serve as a senior leader on agency committees, as designated/asked; participate in and drive agency initiatives, visibility efforts and staff development

Demonstrate an interest in the long‑range health of the agency

Represent the agency in professional associations; develop new professional contacts through participation in outside organizations

Understand the clients’ business and relevant industry trends and use the information to develop strategic PR programs

Manage multiple accounts and projects

Train and mentor junior and mid‑level staff

Effectively delegate work among account teams

Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters

Demonstrate strong writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills

Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients

Deal constructively with client and personnel situations

Position Expectations / Success Factors

Investment in client programs

Building and fostering strong relationships with client contacts

Respect and collaboration on the account team; develop and retain talent by providing informal/formal feedback and coaching

Qualifications

B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like

Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a public relations agency or similar position; one (1) or more years of supervisory experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Compensation
Target base range $70,000 – $85,000. Actual compensation is influenced by factors such as skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Work from anywhere in the US up to four weeks a year

Year‑round staff training and development curriculum

Staff‑led Action Group dedicated to DEI excellence (DEI statement available upon request)

Perks
Bring Your Parents (and Kids) to Work Days, volunteer Days of Service, mid‑day Cupcakes and Cocktails mixers, and holiday parties.

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