Public Relations Account Manager

Vested is a world-leading integrated marketing and communications consultancy focused exclusively on the financial services industry. Founded in 2015 with a mission to help shape a better financial services system that is more accessible, transparent, and sustainable, today Vested is the world's fourth-largest financial services agency, comprised of over 100 employees widely recognized for their industry expertise, creativity, and passion for financial services. Our team is proud to do work that drives our mission forward - from helping uncomplicated finance through creative advertising campaigns to raising awareness of fintech disrupters bringing finance to more people. From PR to social to creative to content and more, we’re in the business of solving problems for exciting financial brands. Group Vested encompasses a prestigious portfolio of companies, including the cutting-edge tech platform Qwoted, the global network of 1,000+ senior financial marcomms leaders Financial Narrative, investment fund Vested Ventures, and our content and design hub, Finance Studio. Recognized as one of the industry's Best Places to Work, our unwavering goal is to become the most valued and sought-after brand in financial marketing and communications. With our own in-house Chief Economist and proprietary educational program, VestED, every team member, at any level, has continuous learning and up-skilling opportunities. As a “Vestie”, you become an owner, an entrepreneur, a builder, and a value creator. At Vested, we are proud to do the right thing, even when it's hard. We are relentlessly curious and consistently challenge the status quo. Join us as we lead the way in transforming the industry and delivering exceptional results for our clients. We are currently looking to add a talented Senior Account Manager to support our growing agency. Senior Account Managers are viewed as one of the leads on client accounts and are held accountable for the satisfaction of their clients, as well as the motivation and effectiveness of their teams and direct reports. This individual will be responsible for developing the marketing and communications strategies for their clients while managing team members to ensure programs are being effectively executed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Proactively consult clients on integrated marketing and communications strategies Effectively manage account teams to service the scope of work with outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations Building strong relationships with clients to retain and grow a portfolio of accounts Leading and participating in all stages of new business pitches Counseling clients in one-to-one settings as a primary strategic partner Helping lead planning and strategy workshops with clients to map business/comms goals Mentoring and training junior team members, and identifying areas for growth and mentorship Overseeing and supporting programs and projects from kickoff through goal achievement Understanding and leading teams to apply traditional and emerging tactics and tools across the communications spectrum to execute client plans The ideal candidate will Demonstrate a deep understanding of the overall financial services industry, spending at least 7 years working with financial services clients Has an in-depth knowledge of Public Relations and the earned media space and understands how different channels can be applied to meet objectives Exhibit superb organizational and time management skills Can hold honest, “tough” conversations with client contacts to ensure the client is happy and the account is retained or growing Maintain a professional decorum at all times and act as a brand ambassador for the agency Can manage up and down to ensure that teams are meeting their deadlines and goals Has a passion for creating excellent and high-quality deliverables Maintain a strong spirit of collaboration and encourage teamwork across their accounts Be a Vested ambassador and contribute to agency culture We are a fully flexible agency and are accepting applications from candidates anywhere in the U.S. who are eligible to work in the United States. Hours are Monday through Friday starting at 9 am EST Vested is committed to providing jobs for all without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.