Public Relations Vice President

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Spark Full time
Job Overview

Spark is seeking a seasoned Public Relations Vice President to lead our integrated marketing and public relations programs for tech clients. As a key member of our leadership team, you will co-lead a practice group responsible for managing campaigns and developing strategic communications plans.

The ideal candidate has a background in winning and managing accounts in the B2B Tech, Fintech, Venture Capital, and Corporate Capital market segments, with a general technology background. You will report to the practice group's EVP/SVP and be responsible for meeting revenue and billability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve on the senior management team and contribute to the agency culture, strategy, and direction
  • Meet and exceed practice group metrics, including revenue and billability goals
  • Provide timely revenue forecasts and work with unforeseen circumstances
  • Cultivate and retain a practice group of clients, including prominent brands and sought-after start-ups
  • Grow the practice group client base through organic growth, in-bound leads, and prospecting new opportunities
  • Liaise with executive teams and be a respected counselor to client companies
  • Provide hands-on leadership in the success of accounts and develop internal team leaders
  • Be a 'lead by example' Spark ambassador, highlighting examples of Spark's best work and educating employees about the agency's high standards
  • Grow, mentor, and manage an exceptional team of talent, coaching junior staff to lead their own practice groups
  • Run accounts efficiently and effectively, adhering to internal operations processes

Requirements:

  • Ability to transition from visionary planner to hands-on executor
  • Broad client experience across Enterprise Technology, with a general technology background
  • Extensive experience in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
  • Ability to achieve, evaluate, and measure campaign results against objectives
  • Strong hands-on leadership qualities and a team-player attitude
  • Capacity to effectively manage multiple teams
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience

Why Spark?

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Competitive and flexible paid vacation policy
  • Spark PR covers 95-100% of health, dental, and vision for employees

About Spark

Spark specializes in helping technology-focused and innovation-minded companies transform their brands through public relations and integrated marketing programs. Our full suite of services includes content and social development, programmatic distribution, and data-driven insights to inform strategic planning and measure go-to-market plans.

Ranked on the 2021 Forbes Best PR Agencies list, Spark has also been honored by Business Intelligence Group as a Best Place to Work. Previous awards include Bulldog Reporter's Awards for Best New Product Launch and Best General Business Campaign, as well as SABRE Awards for Software and Services.

Spark was founded by Donna (Sokolsky) Burke and Christine Hempel in 1999 at the height of the Internet explosion in Silicon Valley. We are excited to explore new opportunities with you.



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