Senior Account Manager (Financial & Professional Services)

Minimum of six years of experience in PR, marketing, or communications agencies, with at least one year as an Account Manager. Prior experience managing Financial & Professional Services clients in an agency setting. Established media relationships and proven experience pitching feature placements for financial and professional services clients. Strong experience developing PR plans and campaigns for Financial & Professional Services clients. Solid understanding of staffing budgets and ability to make staffing recommendations. Ability to prioritize responsibilities based on impact, timelines, workflow, and client goals. Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Serve as the day-to-day account lead for up to 5 Financial & Professional Services clients. Direct teams of 5-10 members, managing workflow, priorities, and team development. Provide strategic counsel aligned with client business objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier financial, business, and industry trade press. Oversee PR programs from kickoff to goal achievement, ensuring measurable impact. Develop and manage monthly/annual budgets and team priority allocations. Contribute to company growth through new business development and organic client expansion. Lead at least one agency-wide training annually. Manage up to 2 direct reports, set goals, and conduct performance reviews. Act as a coach across account teams.