Vice President, Beauty & Wellness

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.

The Vice President, Beauty & Wellness will provideplanning and supervision for accounts as well as provide specialized expertisein Beauty and Wellness. Implement and achieve corporate goals throughparticipation in the decision-making and problem-solving processes as pertainsto servicing existing clients. Participate in new business developmentactivities. Serve as the strategic liaison among client, account team and agencymanagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Vice President, Beauty & Wellness will work with account teams to buildincremental business and provide leadership in servicing existing accounts.
1. Serve as senior contact for clients, demonstrating in-depth knowledge ofclients business; develop strategy for implementing successful client programs.
2. Provide strategic guidance to clients on an ongoing basis; anticipate andaddress client needs.
3. Troubleshoot clients problems as they arise; seek senior management inputwhen appropriate.
4. Manage and delegate responsibilities of daily workflow of all accounts whiledriving consistent media results.
5. Direct and supervise work responsibilities of staff.
6. Help account team(s) work effectively and in the best interests ofclient(s); maximize agencys network of resources to enhance client services.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials including clientmedia materials, byline articles, client correspondence and reports.
8. Manage account financials including budget allocation and control ensuringteam billability and account profitability.
9. Motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructivefeedback.
10. Exhibit strong communication and presentation skills to effectivelyarticulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others.
11. Participate in external company promotion through articles, speeches,presentations, professional memberships, etc.
12. Begin to build a leadership role in outside organizations to increase 5Wsvisibility in marketplace and create new business opportunities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
1. B.S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
2. Must have 5-10 years of PR agencyexperience
3. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
4. Strong leadership and motivation skills
5. Proven client relations and supervisory skills

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