Senior Account Executive

About the role

The Senior Account Executive will report directly to Haymaker’s Vice President, with a mission to provide experienced leadership on multiple client accounts and support our growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead several client accounts by managing day-to-day communication, junior staff, and the development and execution of media strategy
• Secure client coverage by expertly engaging with the news media, and by systematically deepening and broadening a set of real media relationships
• Actively contribute to internal company discussions to shape the direction and trajectory of the firm
• Receive mentorship and interact closely with Senior Leadership on a daily basis
• Develop strategies and drive forward exciting initiatives alongside our clients’ C-Suite
• This is a traditional tech and business PR role with the opportunity to pinch-hit on new consumer media relations as well

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or higher
• 4-6 years of agency or in-house communications experience
• Significant experience with technology public relations, account leadership, and high-level PR strategy
• Demonstrated network of media relationships

Objective Outcomes

• You will lead several client accounts by managing day-to-day communication, junior staff, and the development and execution of media strategy
• You will secure client coverage by expertly engaging with the news media, and by systematically deepening and broadening a set of real media relationships
• You will actively contribute to internal company discussions to shape the direction and trajectory of the firm
• You will receive mentorship and interact closely with Senior Leadership on a daily basis
• You will have the opportunity to develop strategies and drive forward exciting initiatives alongside our clients’ C-Suite

Core Competencies / Hard Skills

• A knack for non-transactional networking
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent management and leadership skills; natural inclination toward building client relationships
• Ability to act as the primary manager and strategist at client meetings
• A deep understanding of the communications goals, priorities and motivating factors of fast-paced technology companies

Personal Attributes / Soft Skills

• Driven, but easy-going
• Proactive
• Adaptable
• Team mentality
• Growth mindset