Senior Account Executive, Public Outreach
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 70000 - 100000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Were excited to offer a $3500 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team!
Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our San Jose team. The SAE provides in-depth support to SWS Group clients by regularly working at a client location and immersing themselves in the clients company culture vision and project. 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.
About Southwest Strategies Group
Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. With more than 130 professionals from diverse backgrounds and experience our team is uniquely positioned to communicate with stakeholders where they are in a way they understand. We approach every project as a trusted partner leveraging decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results.
Location and Travel:
This position is primarily based at a client site in San Jose with an expected on-site presence of approximately 4 days per week subject to change based on client needs and availability. The role may also involve early mornings evenings and weekend hours as needed.
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: $70000 $100000 - (actual compensation may vary by location and will follow local regulations).
Responsibilities:
- Regularly work on-site at a client location representing the SWS Group and our communications expertise (for meetings tours and special events as needed)
- May serve as sole or primary point of contact with client and must have ability to work autonomously and with a team
- May serve as a client representative to lead tours or give presentations/updates to community groups as needed
- Develop a deep understanding of specific client project and day-to-day activity in order to facilitate the development and implementation of communications plans Participate in brainstorming regarding client direction in internal strategy meetings
- Create and update project files meeting agendas and website content; collaborate with team members
- Partner with client to develop engaging and innovative content for social media advertising videos websites fact sheets presentations and other collateral as required to assist in a strong communication strategy for the client
- Proofread news releases newsletter articles media pitches and other client materials as needed
- Work with the clients design team for production of collateral materials
- Assist in coordinating public meetings tours and events including attendee outreach and mobilization and leading set up and cleanup activities
- Responsible for special event coordination public workshops and advisory/community committee processes including conducting research managing vendors setting up and taking down committee administration event documentation and staffing events
- Respond to stakeholder inquiries and track outreach and activities
- Conduct field outreach canvassing and other stakeholder-facing outreach activities
- Prepare reports on outreach media social media and other metrics to aid project planning and analysis
- Build and maintain meaningful relationships with targeted high-level external audiences
- Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client base
- Additional responsibilities as required
- Bachelors degree in Communications English Public Relations Marketing Journalism Public Administration or similar preferred
- 3 years experience in public relations or public outreach fields
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- Competitive salary with clear paths for growth
- Hybrid work model to support flexibility and work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including a no-cost medical plan dental vision FSA 3 weeks PTO 14 paid holidays and 401(k) profit sharing
- Professional development stipend and internal training programs to boost your skills and career
- Company wellness stipend for ClassPass to support your health and well-being
- Mentorship from experienced professionals to guide your growth
- Work on impactful projects that shape the future of our communities
- Opportunities to connect with some of the regions most influential stakeholders
- Company events and celebrations to recognize support and bring our team together
- Employee recognition program celebrating achievements and contributions
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Direct Sales
- B2B Sales
- Public Relations
- SAAS
- Account Management
- Product Demos
- Salesforce
- Outside Sales
- CRM Software
- Enterprise Sales
- negotiation
About Company
Our expertise, strategic planning and innovative approach have made Southwest Strategies California’s leading public affairs and public outreach firm.
