Senior Account Executive

Overview

Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time, Senior Account Executive to join our Phoenix team. The Senior Account Executive is responsible for executing senior management and client vision including drafting communications and building relationships with key audiences; assists in business development by seeking new relationships for possible business opportunities. We are seeking an individual who is ready to support unique communications needs by developing tailored strategies and tactics that get results.

We want strong writers and researchers – those who enjoy jumping in and learning everything they can about a client or project.

Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. Our group of companies is comprised of award-winning institutions across the state:
Berg Davis Public Affairs, ColLAborate, Katz & Associates, Kiterocket, and Southwest Strategies. With over 120 professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience, our team is uniquely positioned to meet stakeholders where they are. We approach every project as a trusted partner, leveraging our decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results.

Location and Travel: This person must be located within Phoenix, AZ. Our offices operate on a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite in the Phoenix office. Travel is required up to 10-15% of the time. This role will include early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.

Compensation:

The annual base amount for this position is dependent on several factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, experience, and qualifications. The annual base amount may be adjusted based on market conditions in the location where the employee resides.

Typical base range: [$57,000– $70,000] - non-exempt, hourly (actual compensation may vary by location and will follow local regulations).

• Assist with the planning, development, and execution of public relations, communications, and marketing initiatives across a variety of projects
• Prepare client research, media coverage and social media tracking
• Develop and implement social media campaigns, including content development and content calendars
• Manage development of collateral materials, including creating content, coordinating with graphics on design elements and ensuring deadlines are met
• Create high quality internal and external communications, including fact sheets, client presentations, news releases, eblasts, message platforms, flyers, signage and any other content necessary for clients
• Develop consistent, creative and successful media pitches
• Plan, execute and represent clients at events in any way necessary (e.g., manning booths, staffing open houses)
• Actively search for business opportunities by attending networking and community events, participating in professional associations, and meeting informally with government and business contacts
• Provide guidance to and assist junior staff members, such as Interns, Account Coordinators and Account Executives
• Additional duties as required

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth
• Benefits including comprehensive medical care, flexible spending accounts, paid time off and profit sharing
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that affect the future of our state
• Opportunities to engage with some of the region s most influential stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
• 3+ years  experience in public relations or public outreach fields