Associate Vice President, Consumer

5W
Public Relations is a full-service public relations and marketing agency
maintaining practice areas in consumer, technology, corporate communications,
health and wellness, lifestyle, fashion, digital/social media and
entertainment. Headquartered in New York with an office in Los Angeles, 5WPR is
known for implementing creative and customized public relations programs
designed to impact a clients' specific business goals and objectives. 5WPR's
energetic, fast-paced, and focused culture earned the PR firm a spot on the
Inc. 500 list and the title of "fastest-growing PR agency" three
years in a row.

Due to rapid growth, 5WPR is now
hiring an Associate Vice President in our Consumer Department.  The Associate Vice President will serve as
senior contact for clients, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of clients’
business and provide specialized expertise. 
The AVP will   develop strategy
for implementing successful client programs as well as focus on garnering new
business.  

DUTIES:

1.     
Serve as
senior contact for clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship to
build trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients.

2.     
Provide
strategic guidance to clients on an ongoing basis; anticipate and address
client needs.

3.     
Troubleshoot
clients’ problems as they arise; seek senior management input when appropriate.

4.     
Manage
and delegate responsibilities of daily workflow of 20+ accounts while driving
consistent media results.

5.     
Direct
and supervise work responsibilities of staff.

6.     
Take a
leadership role in new business proposal development and presentations; work
with account teams to build incremental business.

7.     
Help
account team(s) work effectively and in the best interests of client(s);
maximize agency’s network of resources to enhance client services.

8.     
Demonstrate
proficiency in writing and editing materials including client media materials,
byline articles, client correspondence and reports.

9.     
Manage
account financials including budget allocation and control ensuring team
billability and account profitability.

10. 
Motivate
team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.

11. 
Exhibit
strong communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate ideas to
clients, colleagues and others.

12. 
Participate
in external company promotion through articles, speeches, presentations,
professional memberships, etc.

13. 
Begin to
build a leadership role in outside organizations to increase 5W’s visibility in
marketplace and create new business opportunities.

TECHNICAL
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      B.S/B.A
in Public Relations or related field

2.     
At least 6
years of PR agency experience a must!!

3.      Excellent
written, verbal and interpersonal skills

4.      Strong
leadership and motivation skills

5.      Proven
client relations and supervisory skills

6.      Creative
and energetic personality