Senior Account Executive, Beauty at Daniel J. Edelman Holdings in New York, New York

Job Description:

Focused on bold ideas and nimble execution, Salutem, a health, wellness and beauty specialist agency within the Daniel J. Edelman Holdings network, is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our new and growing wellness and beauty group. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial candidate to make an impact in a newly formed practice area within the agency.

At Salutem, we believe that making a meaningful difference in a person's overall health and wellbeing has never been more challenging. The stakes are higher than ever, and determination is simply not enough to shape today's landscape for tomorrow's world - it's going to take bold thinking. We're proud to partner with the most ambitious of companies to create gutsy and galvanizing communications to let the world see a healthier and more beautiful future.

The Senior Account Executive should bring experience in the beauty and personal care categories along with solid experience in account management to be leveraged across several of the team's new, highly visible accounts.

This role will play a pivotal role in supporting the team in executing with excellence. This opportunity is perfect for a smart, gutsy, self-starting PR practitioner who would like to grow their career.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the public relations industry and its basic principles


• Understand key client information, including business strategy, industry issues, products and services, key customers, and competitors


• Provide client service administration, including preparing client status and activity reports, attending meetings and conference calls, compiling media and competitor coverage, coordinating press tour pitching, scheduling, and logistics


• Research, outline, write, edit, and proofread materials including press materials, and awards submissions


• Proactively develop and offer fresh story angles to internal account teams and clients


• Build a network of media and industry contacts


• Assist with research, including analysis of media coverage and online conversations


• Demonstrate a general knowledge of social media tools


• Manage projects using organizational skills, working with colleagues, vendors, and support agencies, and keeping project leaders apprised of status


• Help mentor Account Executives and Assistant Account Executives


• Support team leads in budget management

Basic Qualifications

• At least two to three years of relevant experience in Communications Marketing and/or related fields


• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with beauty or personal care clients strongly preferred


• Proactive self-starter with excellent organizational and project management skills, and the ability to adapt to change and meet deadlines.


• An affinity for storytelling and an ability to generate creative ideas, take risks, and think big

$52,000 - $77,000 a year

An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of DJEH's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and region-specific benefits.

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A fast-forward, health-only agency with the resources of the DJE network, Salutem is a nimble partner for companies seeking quick flex, health expertise to tackle today's business challenges, build trust across stakeholders and communicate in a fractured, complex world.

We draw on the heritage and resources of Daniel J. Edelman's family of companies while specializing in courageous ideas that help our clients meet their business objectives. Whether for patients, consumers, healthcare professionals, employees or the payer community, we deliver communications marketing solutions that inspire attention and action across the evolving world of health.

Salutem is a reminder that the story of health is one of promise, discovery and evolution. Powered by a legacy of progress and collaboration, it is a fusion of knowledge, action, risk and ideas that calls for innovative health sector communications to build momentum and drive transformation.

Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., at least 2 weeks after last dose) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination before start date. Candidates may request an accommodation due to disability, sincerely held religious belief or exception required under applicable law.

Salutem is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage racially and ethnically diverse people, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, parents, individuals with disabilities and members of any and all protected classes to apply.