Vice President, Management

The vice president is a senior leader within iQ 360 and is expected to manage client relationships while overseeing the execution of key account activities including communications strategy, project execution, resource planning and other internal workflow and processes. The vice president is required to lead, train, manage and hold others accountable to ensure maximum efficiency and quality of work. As a member of the senior management team, this individual is also responsible for growing existing accounts and seeking new business opportunities.

• Client Counsel:
  Lead, manage and counsel key client accounts; provide senior level strategy and tactical recommendations; develop program and project plans; manage account activity and coordinate team members.
• Public Affairs:
  Develop and execute public affairs and community outreach strategies that support client objectives, foster relationships and resolve issues in alignment with client needs while navigating evolving political dynamics.
• Media Relations:
  Effectively manage strategy and execution for communications between clients and various media outlets; cultivate strong media relationships to support client narratives.
• Communications:
  Demonstrate strong verbal and writing skills for all internal and external communications.
• Team Leadership and Management:
  Train, support, mentor and manage junior team members to ensure quality of work and foster professional development and growth.
• New Business:
  Grow existing client relationships and actively seek new business opportunities by identifying prospects, creating proposals/presentations and securing new business accounts.
• Budgeting:
  Manage and grow budgets on client accounts, reach targeted team billable hours and ensure account profitability with minimal write-offs.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, business or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in public relations or communications; agency and legislative/government affairs experience preferred
• 5+ years of management experience with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams
• Deep understanding of agency operations and best practices
• Proven success leading strategic communications, public affairs and community engagement initiatives
• Exceptional writing, editing, research, verbal communication and client relationship skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, client teams, budgets and multiple priorities
• Strategic, solutions-oriented thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proven ability to attract, secure and grow new business
• Positive, high-energy leader with a collaborative mindset and sense of humor
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Hybrid work environment
• Paid holidays including week between Christmas and New Year
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with profit sharing after one year of employment