Account Executive
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Posted on:
16-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time Account Executive to join our Inland Empire team. The Account Executive provides support to project managers on public communications community outreach and media relations as well as coordinates and executes special events public hearings social media activity and market research. 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: BergDavis Public Affairs ColLAborate Katz & Associates Kiterocket and Southwest Strategies. With over 120 professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience and offices across the state 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.
Position:
Location and Travel: This person must be located within the Inland Empire. This role is currently primarily remote with varying expectations of visits to satellite offices and clients. Travel is required up to 15-20% 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 candidates geographic location experience and qualifications. The annual base amount may be adjusted based on market conditions in the location where the employee resides.
A typical annual base range for this role is: $59000 $69000 - non-exempt hourly (actual compensation may vary by location and will follow local regulations).
Responsibilities:
- Develop a deep understanding of the clients project(s) and daily operations to support the development and execution of communications and public engagement plans
- Lead or support client communications efforts including tours community presentations and public updates
- Participate in internal strategy meetings to align on client goals and messaging
- Draft edit and maintain project documentation such as meeting agendas website content stakeholder databases and project files
- Partner with clients to create compelling content for social media websites advertising videos presentations and collateral aligning with the overall communications strategy
- Collaborate with internal and client-side creative teams on the design and production of communication materials
- Plan coordinate and staff public meetings special events tours and workshopsincluding outreach vendor coordination setup facilitation and breakdown
- Manage advisory or community committee processes including research administration documentation and event support
- Respond to stakeholder inquiries and conduct outreach activities such as canvassing and field engagement
- Track and report on media coverage stakeholder engagement and social media performance to guide planning and measure impact
- Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders including community members partners and public officials
- Support business development by identifying opportunities for expanding client services
- Perform additional responsibilities as required
What we offer:
- 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 regions most influential stakeholders
- Bachelors degree in public relations or related field strongly preferred
- 1 years previous Public Relations or Community Relations experience required
- Fluency in Spanish is required
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Customer Service
- Revenue Growth
- ABC Analysis
- Account Management
- Communication
- CRM
- Excel
- Salesforce
- PMP
- Customer Relationships
- Business Relationships
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
- CPA
About Company
Our expertise, strategic planning and innovative approach have made Southwest Strategies California’s leading public affairs and public outreach firm.
