Account Executive

The Position

The Position: Foxglove Communications is seeking an earnest and hardworking Account Executive to join our team. In this position, you’ll work closely alongside Account Coordinators, Account Supervisors, Account Directors, and Vice Presidents on a rapidly growing list of acclaimed hospitality clients that span hotels, bars, restaurants, spirits brands, and culinary events across the country. The ideal hire excels at consistently providing thoughtful communication in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

Those who enjoy a small-company feel and who are drawn to a service-based and hospitality-driven culture should apply.

Note: Candidates must be based in Austin, TX. You will work a hybrid schedule and will be required to have on-site presence at frequent client meetings, media appointments, and events.

Foxglove is a communications consultancy with expertise in brand strategy, PR and marketing. Foxglove was founded by Gia Vecchio, a strategist and storyteller with over a decade of experience across hospitality, travel, beverage, and fashion brands that range from savvy startups to global, household names.

Account Executive

• Support the management of a robust roster of accounts; serving as the day-to-day lead on client accounts as assigned
• Work with varied account teams, supporting ideation and execution of campaigns, strategic events, and partnerships
• Draft, organize, and finalize call agendas, notes, and account reports
• Proactive pitching to media for client placements to meet the outlined SOW and goals
• Closely monitor the news for client press and ensure press tracking tools are up-to-date and thoughtfully share results with clients
• Media industry immersion and monitoring of key media outlets; reading and researching local media, relevant lifestyle + food magazines, online outlets and influencers; ensuring media lists are current and effective
• Research, write, edit, and distribute press materials and ensure the press kit is kept up-to-date
• Brainstorm collaboratively with the team and clients to identify and pursue relevant and timely storytelling angles
• Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with local and national media, influencers, taste makers, and key industry members
• Establish trusted partnerships with peers, clients, and media; create channels of communication to keep them informed and support the success of accounts and campaigns
• Manage lists, invitations, logistics, and run-of-shows for events

• PR experience: 2-4 years PR experience, directly related to the hospitality field, is a must
• Experience with relevant industry software:
  Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides), Muck Rack, Asana, Coverage Book, etc.
• Effective pitching skills and results garnered from proactive pitching efforts
• Social media literacy (past social experience is a plus)
• Passion for hospitality and travel
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Displays a sense of urgency, ownership and drive to get things done
• Ability to thrive in an environment with multiple pressing obligations and urgent deadlines, deftly navigating shifting priorities
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Energetic, self-directed, and self-motivated
• Committed to developing and maintaining beneficial media and agency relationships
• Must be able to occasionally work night/weekend hours for client events
• Willingness to visit clients and travel for company obligations and to develop new media relationships