Touchdown, a Ruder Finn company, is seeking an energetic Vice President (VP) for its growing and dynamic Austin office to oversee multiple client engagements, l with highly innovative and fast-growth enterprise technology disruptors. The ideal candidate will provide strategic counsel and execution for its clients in the technology sector - covering cybersecurity, cloud computing, SaaS, AI, and other technology services industry segments. The VP will oversee the development, planning and execution of high-quality strategy programs for B2B technology clients, and play a key role in growing new and existing business.
This is a dynamic client-facing role working with senior executives and leaders with the opportunity to shape a rapidly evolving category at the forefront of enterprise technology. This individual will need to build strong client relationships and drive growth within an agency environment and possess a strong record of account management with exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
Act as primary client contact; continually foster client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource to clients
Lead client media relations efforts, including both strategy and execution
Manage financial responsibilities for accounts, including precise forecasting and maintaining account profitability
Serve as the expert leader on client teams, demonstrating industry or media-driven knowledge that directly and indirectly affects the client
Identify and nurture opportunities for organic growth and generate new leads
Evaluate communications opportunities for senior business leaders while communicating the organization's position on key topics
Maintain a thorough understanding of clients' businesses and industries, and the industry issues that directly and indirectly affect the client
Contribute to business growth through introducing clients to new capabilities, building a network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations
Promote a cooperative and inclusive atmosphere that encourages creativity, ongoing growth, and professional advancement
Qualifications
A minimum of 8+ years of PR agency experience with at least 6 years in the B2B technology industry
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or Technology-related field preferable, or a related field
Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to speak with high-level executives internally and externally
Detail-oriented, organized and dedicated; proactive and enthusiastic with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines; a self-starter
Display and encourage creativity and innovation in self and others
Strong experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Benefits & More
As a Vice President you will receive a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
You will also be able to enroll in our Health, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, as well as 401k (match) plan.
Monthly allowance for cell phone, office equipment, etc.
Generous PTO policy with paid maternity/paternity leave
Transit benefits
Professional learning and development opportunities
Workplace flexibility
On-site and off-site social gatherings
Touchdown, a Ruder Finn company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.