Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs

About the role

Zeno Group is seeking a Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will support existing clients and lead new business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support existing clients and lead new business opportunities.
• Engage in a broad range of client programs including reputation management, executive leadership, internal communications, and financial PR.
• Develop media relations strategy and conduct outreach for programs/projects.
• Develop strategic, visionary plans for clients and communicate them compellingly with supporting recommendations and substantive logic.
• Drive learning and ongoing education with direct team and across agency through trend watching and general knowledge management.
• Effectively manage staff utilization to meet profitability targets.
• Foster and maintain relationships with client contacts and internal agency partners.
• Grow business prospects with existing clients; expand scope of work using network capabilities; lead new business outreach process and win business.
• Maintain financial responsibility for accounts including forecasting and account profitability.
• Mentor, coach and support team members ensuring constant development of their skills.
• Provide strategic counsel, guidance and leadership, supervising several staff members, and ensuring the team's success by managing work quality and productivity levels.
• Secure, maintain and grow the business.
• Understand key client industry issues relating to products, product categories, technologies, primary and potential competition and general issues facing the industry.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Corporate PR in an agency or similar environment.
• A history of success in providing sound creative and strategic counsel to clients and building credibility with senior level client contacts.
• Collaborative spirit, results driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work against deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to think strategically, creatively and holistically about client programs.
• Excellent writing skills, solid presentation skills, experience developing and delivering client presentations, including new business.
• A current track record of success in building relationships with national business media and driving results for clients.
• Proven leadership experience, mentoring and developing junior talent.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in corporate communications and solid corporate media relations contacts.
• Strong background in corporate communications and solid corporate media relations contacts.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of reputation management and a working knowledge of traditional and non-traditional media.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and creativity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Experience in corporate communications and media relations.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.

Benefits

At Zeno Group, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plans.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Be Kind to Your Mind program focusing on mental health.
• Employee resource groups for community building.
• Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and self-care days.
• 401(k) plan, pretax flexible spending accounts, tuition assistance, life insurance, and access to a certified financial coach.
• ZenoFit program providing a monthly allowance for personal activities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 USD/yr. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.