Account Executive

San Francisco, CA, United States

Bachelor’s or vocational degree from a fully accredited college or university

Minimum of 1-2 years professional work experience

Relevant experience in a public-facing capacity such as sales, marketing, events, public relations, communications, community relations, corporate relations, advertising, or a related field

Possess excellent client relations skills, shows empathy, and values authentic relationships

Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and editing)

Must possess good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, flexibility, sound judgment and a positive attitude

Ability to multi-task and effectively manage deadlines

Passion for an understanding and supporting multicultural communities or has the capacity to learn quickly

Proficiency in basic software (i.e., MS Office) and social media platforms

Commitment to producing the best work possible (aka willing to work long hours when necessary)

Must be willing and able to travel

A sense of humor; flexibility

Passion for work and IW Group service offerings

Work well as part of a team, with a diverse array of people

Cultural awareness, acuity, and sensitivity

Ability to work under pressure and manage stress efficiently

Highly motivated

Demonstrate sound work ethic

Ability to understand other people's points of view and accept constructive criticism

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Responsibilities Help create and implement 360º campaign strategies that excite clients

Support press and influencer efforts that exceed client expectations

Assist and support activations across the US

Explore trends and technologies that better our knowledge of culture and industry

Foster creative that engages intersectional communities (Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, and more)

Set specific objectives and report on KPIs

Serve as a main point of contact for multiple clients

Bring energy and excitement to team brainstorms

Support new business opportunities and present with passion

Challenge the team with new ideas and stand up for beliefs

Engage in professional and community organizations related to the agency and client’s business/industry

While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee will spend most of the time working indoors, in the IW Group office, client office or other identified location

This role may require extended work hours (including weekends) to complete certain projects, with or without advance notice

This role may require work outside of the office (i.e., client events) or travel outside of the local work area (i.e., national or international client locations)

While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee is required to talk and hear

Qualifications Bachelor’s or vocational degree from a fully accredited college or university

Minimum of 1-2 years professional work experience

Relevant experience in a public-facing capacity such as sales, marketing, events, public relations, communications, community relations, corporate relations, advertising, or a related field

Possess excellent client relations skills, shows empathy, and values authentic relationships

Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and editing)

Must possess good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, flexibility, sound judgment and a positive attitude

Ability to multi-task and effectively manage deadlines

Passion for an understanding and supporting multicultural communities or has the capacity to learn quickly

Proficiency in basic software (i.e., MS Office) and social media platforms

Commitment to producing the best work possible (aka willing to work long hours when necessary)

Must be willing and able to travel

A sense of humor; flexibility

Passion for work and IW Group service offerings

Work well as part of a team, with a diverse array of people

Cultural awareness, acuity, and sensitivity

Ability to work under pressure and manage stress efficiently

Highly motivated

Demonstrate sound work ethic

Ability to understand other people's points of view and accept constructive criticism

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Responsibilities Help create and implement 360º campaign strategies that excite clients

Support press and influencer efforts that exceed client expectations

Assist and support activations across the US

Explore trends and technologies that better our knowledge of culture and industry

Foster creative that engages intersectional communities (Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, and more)

Set specific objectives and report on KPIs

Serve as a main point of contact for multiple clients

Bring energy and excitement to team brainstorms

Support new business opportunities and present with passion

Challenge the team with new ideas and stand up for beliefs

Engage in professional and community organizations related to the agency and client’s business/industry

While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee will spend most of the time working indoors, in the IW Group office, client office or other identified location

This role may require extended work hours (including weekends) to complete certain projects, with or without advance notice

This role may require work outside of the office (i.e., client events) or travel outside of the local work area (i.e., national or international client locations)

While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee is required to talk and hear

IW Group is searching for thinkers, dreamers, and innovators who are passionate about uplifting multicultural, multigenerational communities. Our team members are dynamic and create opportunities to connect with audiences through press, social influencers, events, partnerships, advertising, and more!

Our account leaders are responsible for designing creative strategies that lead to... purpose-driven campaigns. We value fearless team members who have some knowledge of the growing multicultural communities and have the ability to adapt quickly to an energetic agency environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Publicity/Influencer Relations/Activations:

• Help create and implement 360º campaign strategies that excite clients

• Support press and influencer efforts that exceed client expectations

• Assist and support activations across the US

• Explore trends and technologies that better our knowledge of culture and industry

• Foster creative that engages intersectional communities (Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, and more)

• Set specific objectives and report on KPIs

• Serve as a main point of contact for multiple clients

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Bring energy and excitement to team brainstorms

• Support new business opportunities and present with passion

• Challenge the team with new ideas and stand up for beliefs

• Engage in professional and community organizations related to the agency and client’s business/industry

MINIMUM JOB REQUIRMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or vocational degree from a fully accredited college or university

• Minimum of 1-2 years professional work experience

• Relevant experience in a public-facing capacity such as sales, marketing, events, public relations, communications, community relations, corporate relations, advertising, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess excellent client relations skills, shows empathy, and values authentic relationships

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and editing)

• Must possess good organizational skills, demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, flexibility, sound judgment and a positive attitude

• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage deadlines

• Passion for an understanding and supporting multicultural communities or has the capacity to learn quickly

• Proficiency in basic software (i.e., MS Office) and social media platforms

• Commitment to producing the best work possible (aka willing to work long hours when necessary)

• Must be willing and able to travel

• A sense of humor; flexibility

COMPANY CULTURE:

• Connectors: IW Group is a company founded with community at our core. We believe in building meaningful community and encourage teams to connect with causes and missions that fuel their passions.

• Foodies: You can often find our teams sharing a meal.

• Explorers: IW Group encourages teams to follow their creative hunches. Whether it be testing new tech, visiting edgy art galleries, or discovering local coffee shops, we want our teams to stay constantly curious.

• Entrepreneurs: We have a strong entrepreneurial spirit! We encourage teams to drive new initiatives, work with growing startups, and drive their own growth with the company.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Passion for work and IW Group service offerings

• Work well as part of a team, with a diverse array of people

• Cultural awareness, acuity, and sensitivity

• Flexibility

• Ability to work under pressure and manage stress efficiently

• Highly motivated

• Demonstrate sound work ethic

• Ability to understand other people's points of view and accept constructive criticism

HYBRID WORK MODEL:

• IW Group has adopted a hybrid work model. Managers set their own in-office schedule but team members are requested to work in-office at least twice per week.

• While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee will spend most of the time working indoors, in the IW Group office, client office or other identified location.

• This role may require extended work hours (including weekends) to complete certain projects, with or without advance notice.

• This role may require work outside of the office (i.e., client events) or travel outside of the local work area (i.e., national or international client locations).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the responsibilities of this role, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of this role Company information

Founded in 1990, IW Group, Inc. is a marketing and communications firm that specializes in reaching the growing multicultural market in the United States. The agency prides itself in the ability to provide timely strategic counsel and deliver quality results for the corporations and organizations it represents. With offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York, IW Group’s capabilities include advertising, public relations, corporate and community relations, events marketing, partnership marketing programs, market research, interactive, social media and cultural awareness training.

Marketing & Advertising, Graphic Design, Market Research, Media Production, Public Relations & Communications

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Company Specialties:

Advertising, Public Relations, Media Planning & Buying, Market Research, Interactive, Social Media, Event Planning, Collateral Development & Cultural Awareness Training., Total Market, Multicultural, Digital Advertising, and Influencer Marketing

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