Account Supervisor/Senior Account Executive (SAE)

Location:
Charlotte, NC

Overview:
A Senior Account Executive owns the client relationship. This role will be housed inside a critical client, assisting one of the largest commercial real estate developers in the Southeast. The candidate will be able to lead accounts, identify new business prospects, act as a backup for the VP, mentor and manage team members and add value across his or her practice area and the business as a whole.

The SAE must be ready to work in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for PR and be exceptionally organized. The SAE is responsible for making sure we are thinking big and strategically, meeting client expectations, generating results and providing excellent customer service.

Job responsibilities:
• Act as a liaison and look after all aspects of client relationships.
• Develop and carry out strategic PR plans.
• Write by-lined and thought leadership articles for industry trade publications.
• Offer in-depth industry analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Write press releases, product profiles, reports and other narratives.
• Manage media relations – pitch, secure, fact-check stories in print, web and broadcast media.
• Merchandise success back to clients.
• Update reports outlining PR activities, results, goals, and deliverables for assigned clients.

Requirements:
• 3-5 years of experience in Public Relations, Corporate Communications and/or Marketing.
• Ability to develop and execute thoughtful PR strategies.
• Has strong relationships with target media, advocates and influencers, constantly forming new media contacts.
• Interest and/or knowledge of Commercial Real Estate industry.
• Avid consumer of media across national, local and trade news.
• Active user of social media.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple clients and projects.
• Desire to thrive in a start-up environment.
• Willingness to work beside client marketing team in a remote location from PR firm.