Senior Account Executive

Description

Senior Account Executive  

Summary  

The Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time, salaried Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our Bay Area team. The SAE provides in-depth support to SWS Group clients by regularly working at a client location and immersing themselves in the client’s company culture, vision, and project. We are seeking an individual who is ready to support unique communications needs by developing tailored strategies and tactics that get results. We want strong writers and researchers – those who enjoy jumping in and learning everything they can about a client or project.    

Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. Our group of companies is comprised of award-winning institutions across the state: BergDavis Public Affairs, ColLAborate, Katz & Associates, and Southwest Strategies. With nearly 100 professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience and offices across the state, our team is uniquely positioned to meet stakeholders where they are. We approach every project as a trusted partner, leveraging our decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results.    

Location and Travel:  

This position is primarily based at a client site in San Jose, with an expected in-office presence of approximately 2–4 days per week, subject to change based on client needs and availability. Additionally, the role requires working from the SWS Group office in downtown San Francisco 1–2 days per week. A minimum of three total in-office/onsite days per week is expected. Occasional travel outside of San Francisco (up to 5–10%) may be required. The role may also involve early mornings, evenings, and weekend hours, as needed. 

Salary Range: $67,000-$85,000 (dependent on experience) 

Responsibilities: 

• Regularly work on-site at a client location representing the SWS Group of companies and our companies’ communication expertise (1-2 times per week for meetings, tours and special events as needed)  
• May serve as sole or primary point of contact with client and must have ability to work autonomously and with a team 
• May serve as a client representative to lead tours or give presentations/updates to community groups as needed  
• Develop a deep understanding of specific client project and day-to-day activity in order to facilitate the development and implementation of communications plans Participate in brainstorming regarding client direction in internal strategy meetings 
• Create and update project files, meeting agendas and website content; collaborate with team members  
• Partner with client to develop engaging and innovative content for social media, advertising, videos, websites, fact sheets, presentations and other collateral as required to assist in a strong communication strategy for the client 
• Proofread news releases, newsletter articles, media pitches and other client materials as needed  
• Work with the client’s design team for production of collateral materials 
• Assist in coordinating public meetings, tours and events, including attendee outreach and mobilization, and leading set up and cleanup activities  
• Responsible for special event coordination, public workshops, and advisory/community committee processes, including conducting research, managing vendors, setting up and taking down, committee administration, event documentation and staffing events 
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries and track outreach and activities  
• Conduct field outreach, canvassing and other stakeholder-facing outreach activities 
• Prepare reports on outreach, media, social media and other metrics to aid project planning and analysis 
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences  
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client base 
• Additional responsibilities as required 

What we offer:  

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth  
• Benefits including comprehensive medical care, flexible spending accounts, paid time off and profit sharing  
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that affect the future of our state  
• Opportunities to engage with some of the region's most influential stakeholders  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred 
• 3-5 years' experience in public relations or public outreach fields 
• Fluency in Spanish is required