Associate Vice President, Consumer

5WPublic Relations is a full-service public relations and marketing agencymaintaining practice areas in consumer, technology, corporate communications,health and wellness, lifestyle, fashion, digital/social media andentertainment. Headquartered in New York with an office in Los Angeles, 5WPR isknown for implementing creative and customized public relations programsdesigned to impact a clients' specific business goals and objectives. 5WPR'senergetic, fast-paced, and focused culture earned the PR firm a spot on theInc. 500 list and the title of "fastest-growing PR agency" threeyears in a row.

Due to rapid growth, 5WPR is nowhiring an Associate Vice President in our Consumer Department. The Associate Vice President will serve assenior contact for clients, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of clients’business and provide specialized expertise. The AVP will develop strategyfor implementing successful client programs as well as focus on garnering newbusiness.

DUTIES:

1. Serve assenior contact for clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship tobuild trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients.

2. Providestrategic guidance to clients on an ongoing basis; anticipate and addressclient needs.

3. Troubleshootclients’ problems as they arise; seek senior management input when appropriate.

4. Manageand delegate responsibilities of daily workflow of 20+ accounts while drivingconsistent media results.

5. Directand supervise work responsibilities of staff.

6. Take aleadership role in new business proposal development and presentations; workwith account teams to build incremental business.

7. Helpaccount team(s) work effectively and in the best interests of client(s);maximize agency’s network of resources to enhance client services.

8. Demonstrateproficiency in writing and editing materials including client media materials,byline articles, client correspondence and reports.

9. Manageaccount financials including budget allocation and control ensuring teambillability and account profitability.

10. Motivateteam members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.

11. Exhibitstrong communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate ideas toclients, colleagues and others.

12. Participatein external company promotion through articles, speeches, presentations,professional memberships, etc.

13. Begin tobuild a leadership role in outside organizations to increase 5W’s visibility inmarketplace and create new business opportunities.

TECHNICALSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

1. B.S/B.Ain Public Relations or related field

2. At least 6years of PR agency experience a must!!

3. Excellentwritten, verbal and interpersonal skills

4. Strongleadership and motivation skills

5. Provenclient relations and supervisory skills

6. Creativeand energetic personality

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