[JOB POSTING] Senior Account Supervisor, Analyst Relations, Edelman / Seattle or Portland, US

Edelman has an opening, in the Seattle or Portland office, for a seasoned Analyst Relations (AR) practitioner within the PNW technology practice. We are seeking a Senior Account Supervisor to join our growing team of talented and collaborative communications professionals who provide a diverse client base with expert counsel in analyst relations, communications & event planning, content development, and media and influencer engagement.

The Senior Account Supervisor role will have a deep understanding of the AR landscape and the ability to leverage AR strategies to support PR and digital team counterparts. As a Senior Account Supervisor on the AR team, you will also have the opportunity to help drive new business and marketing efforts, as well as lend support to team across practice areas, which makes interest and comfort in driving PR programs as well as AR efforts highly desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and execute strategic AR programs to increase analyst awareness of client strategy, product portfolio and executive team
• Drive coordination with stakeholders and PR/social team members for integrated execution of client initiatives
• Help lead new business initiatives for the AR team, uncovering prospects and managing the RPF process
• As needed, help lead and drive PR programs for clients as our PNW technology practice continues its rapid growth path
• Oversee financial and operational performance of multiple accounts simultaneously, ensuring quality work, deadline and budget adherence, and that plan creation and execution map to goals
• Counsel clients and troubleshoot client and internal issues, providing strategic counsel in partnership with senior managers (VP, SVP)
• Work seamlessly with external agency partners (e.g., advertising agency, promotions agency) as part of integrated marketing team
• Act as local client-facing representative of larger AR team, attending planning meetings, client events and updates as necessary
• Demonstrate writing excellence when crafting internal and client materials and correspondence
• Use relationships with analyst influencers and internal business partners to meet client needs
• Supervise staff in multiple offices by mentoring, motivating, coaching, consistently providing feedback, holding them accountable and conducting their reviews
• Introduce clients to new capabilities, initiate new business process and display strong presentation skills during client pitches
• Commit to continuous learning and improvement of leadership skills; set and pursue stretch goals
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Edelman’s values (Quality, Integrity, Respect, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Mutual Benefits) and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct

Basic Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience in analyst relations and/or related fields, including public relations and communications marketing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university
• Ability to manage large projects, as well as teams, on multiple sizable accounts
• Has established relationships with industry analysts and influencers, from large firms to independent analysts
• Experience managing and guiding clients in industry analyst reports such as Gartner Magic Quadrants/Critical Capabilities and Forrester Waves
• Ability to provide analysis and strategic recommendations based on industry knowledge
• Experience working with clients and/or teams globally
• IIAR and/or KCG certification
• Understands clients’ businesses and their missions, as well as their key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and other businesses/organizations, etc.; able to impart this knowledge to team members
• Superior written and verbal communications skills; demonstrated ability to effectively multitask, delegate and manage assignments and accurately evaluate others’ work
• Familiar with best-practice integrated Marketing Communications tactics and tools and the ability to appropriately recommend them to executive-level clients and lead the execution of all related projects in house
• Ability to act as a daily client contact for multiple clients simultaneously and possesses a track record of responsible, client-related finance management, including comprehensive managing within client budgets
• Able to manage and inspire a team and to make sound judgments on a daily basis, knowing when to seek senior counsel

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