As Marketing Account Director you will be responsible for Marketing and public relations across the US with a focus on innovative, impactful, and Socially responsible companies to engage in a collaborative environment and build brands. Additionally you will manage the development, coordination, and direction of public relations activities on behalf of clients in the Cleantech and Electric Vehicle practice. 

Responsibilites:

• Lead and create new content for successful client programs while driving and encouraging the team to think outside of the box. 
• Monitor financial health of accounts and advise on retainer management
• Ensure efficient and effective collaboration and coordination with other divisions (e.g. digital marketing team, web team) on account work
• Take ultimate responsibility for client satisfaction; expediently address client concerns and requests; prioritize client retention
• Serve as account teams’ primary client contact
• Drive client update calls, and coach junior staff to own portions of agendas
• Work with junior staff to refine written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on delivering thoughtful recommendations and attention to detail
• Supervise junior staff's timely reporting and updates to client-facing dashboards
• Develop and oversee execution of media strategy across accounts, including proactive and reactive opportunities
• Mentor/Coach junior staff on mastering media engagement, beginning with trades, customer verticals and regional outlets, then expanding to national broadcast and print and online media
• Finalize written pitches; advise on phone pitching
• Support outreach efforts as needed, focusing on top-tier opportunities
• Perform final edits on and enforce quality standards for all written materials, including press releases, bylines, case studies and sales collateral
• Coach junior staff on how to develop compelling written materials, PR skills, and a clear understanding of clients’ industries
• Directly manage 3-5 junior staff members; coordinate performance reviews and make recommendations to senior management regarding salaries and titles
• Identify and engage with potential client organizations
• Attend networking events and industry conferences on behalf of agency
• Develop and present excellent communications proposals

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or related area
• Experience working with B2B companies/organizations in energy, sustainability, environment, transportation, circular economy or similar
• 5+ years of direct public relations experience or related areas
• Interest in client subject matter and ability to understand complex technologies and explain them in accessible, compelling terms
• Ability to think strategically and connect client goals/objectives with integrated marketing and PR program approaches