Sr. Account Executive

1Milk2Sugars • New York, NY

4d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an SR. Account Executive, you will build on the foundational skills of an Account Executive, taking on more complex tasks and providing higher-level support to the account management team. Your role will involve media pitching, managing campaign schedules, and liaising with partners with a focus on executing tasks efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• 4+ years (not inclusive of internships) of relevant beauty PR agency experience
• Bachelor's degree; degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or Marketing is preferred but not required.
• Proven track record of generating top-tier placements in national online, print, podcast and broadcast media outlets.
• Highly organized, responsive and punctual.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to work efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality.
• Big picture thinker with problem solving skills and a drive to deliver beyond expectations for both the agency and for clients.
• Writing samples and previous placements will be requested.
• Proficiency with Mac systems, as well as Office software (Word, PowerPoint & Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with celebrity talent and their teams is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow client relationships, working cohesively with the team
• Manage day-to-day workflow across direct reports, vendors, clients and freelancers, reporting into account lead(s)
• Creative mindset, constantly presenting innovative ideas for stories/partnerships/event/mailers and ultimately delivering strong results
• Help drive clients' business goals and objectives through ongoing research and monitoring within their category and against competitors
• Maintain client relationships by delivering top-notch assignments on time while managing project expectations
• Have and maintain exceptional relationships with the media, particularly in beauty, commerce, broadcast, podcast, business and trade verticals, as well as key macro influencers
• Monitor media, beauty and general lifestyle trends; ensuring the team creates new strategies and pitch angles and reports ever-changing media landscapes to clients
• Proactively continue to develop and grow media and influencer relationships through ongoing outreach and outings
• Craft relevant, creative pitches and thorough media/influencer lists to secure quality, high-impact placements and social media coverage for client brands across different industries on a regular basis
• Responsible for securing strong and consistent press and influencer coverage with significant results from strategic pitching, seeding and partnerships across the client roster
• Fulfill all media and client requests and inquiries in a timely manner, ensuring no email goes by unresponded
• Be able to "manage up" and effectively communicate issues/successes to the VP/CEO, as necessary
• Manage and mentor junior staff (AE, AAE, AC)
• Execute regular reviews for direct report(s)
• Assist in the development of new business proposals
• Ensure all copy is free of spelling or grammatical errors.
• Stay on top of deadlines and help the team keep track of overall priorities and daily tasks.
• Be present for in-person status meetings or conference calls and actively participate in promoting the Agency's work.
• Attend media events after hours on an occasional and as-needed basis.
• Identify inefficiencies in day-to-day work and offer immediate solutions for change.
• Know the hours allocated to each client and ensure they are not surpassed.
• Track time worked daily in our time tracking software, Forecast.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required by client and business needs.
• Must be available to support events or projects that may occur outside of regular business hours.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and carry up to 25 lbs. is an essential part of the role.
• Perform other research and administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Awesome Leadership: We're all about collaboration, creativity, and respect. Our values include playing nice, brewing big and being dependable.
• Health & Wellness: Full-time permanent employees get medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Profit Sharing: Eligible for Merit + Bonuses after 1 year.
• Flexible Workweek: Hybrid + Summer Fridays all year round.
• Holiday Chill: We close down for a paid break during Christmas (subject to change).
• Wellness Perks: Premium Calm app subscription
• Work from Anywhere: After a year with us, work from wherever you want!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level