Senior Account Executive

Senior Account Executive

Summary

The Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time, Senior Account Executive, to join our San Diego team. The Senior Account Executive will support utilities and government agencies for emergency preparedness or management outreach. This role is also responsible for executing senior management and client vision including drafting communications and building relationships with key audiences; assists in business development by seeking new relationships for possible business opportunities. 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, Kiterocket, and Southwest Strategies. With over 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.   

Position:

 Location and Travel:  Roles hired in San Diego operate on a hybrid schedule, with 2-3 days onsite in the San Diego Headquarters. Travel is required up to 15-20% of the time. This role will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.    

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

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, development and execution of public affairs and outreach plans on a variety of different projects
• Prepare client research, media coverage and social media tracking; develop and implement social media campaigns
• Manage development of collateral materials, including creating content, coordinating with graphics on design elements and ensuring deadlines are met
• Create high quality internal and external communications, including fact sheets, client presentations, news releases, eblasts, message platforms, flyers, signage and any other content necessary for clients
• Develop consistent, creative and successful media pitches
• Plan, execute and represent clients at events in any way necessary (e.g., manning booths, staffing open houses)
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with targeted, high-level external audiences
• Actively search for business opportunities by attending networking and community events, participating in professional associations, and meeting informally with government and business contacts
• Provide guidance to and assist junior staff members, such as Interns, Account Coordinators and Account Executives
• Additional duties 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
• 3+ years' experience in public relations or public outreach field
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred 
• Experience in energy industry preferred
• Experience with emergency preparedness preferred