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Octagon, Inc. Sr. AE/ Account Supervisor, Influencer Marketing in NEW YORK, New York
DeVries is a mid-sized, culture-first communications agency that combines the fast-moving, client-centric culture of a boutique with a global footprint across three regions: North America, Europe and Asia. With our HQ in New York City, our locations include Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei. We are dedicated to decoding culture to unlock sustained, meaningful influence for brands.We are seeking a Vice President to join our consumer lifestyle team in the NY office, currently remote. The Vice President plays a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of DeVries Public Relations. A VP is responsible for managing the client relationship and teams and is accountable for delivering contracted work on time and within budget, staffing accounts appropriately and producing high-quality work and excellent results. The ideal candidate brings a demonstrated record of developing and executing successful public relations strategies and programs.A Vice President plays a critical role in determining the future and long-term success of DeVries Public Relations. The VP is responsible for managing the client relationship and teams and is accountable for delivering contracted work on time and within budget, staffing accounts appropriately and producing high-quality work and excellent results. The ideal candidate brings a demonstrated record of developing and executing successful public relations strategies and programs.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESClient * Serve as senior strategic counsel for the client * Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders * Maintain ongoing communication with clients on a daily basis * Develop quality standards and ensure client satisfaction * Develop long-term plans and program recommendations for clients * Act on the front lines for any issues or challenges related to the business or team * Responsible for client relations, review meetings, entertaining and client budget approval * Develop and deliver client presentationsMedia and Influencer Relations * Solid understanding of how to craft relevant stories across all media types * Evaluate/counsel team members' pitching skills and makes time to train teams * Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of client relevant media * Maintain roster of key media contacts * Must have baseline level of knowledge and expertise re: social platforms and paid/owned/earned model * Guides the team in making high-profile influencer strategy recommendations, establishing criteria and ensuring that the approach meets the client's objectives * Understands digital influencer landscape - selection, collaboration, activation * Internal (client) and external (e.g. celebrity) spokesperson management * Develop and manage brand relationship and presence on new media through earned influencer programsWritten & Oral Skills * Ability to convey ideas and recommendations in a strategic and compelling manner * Supervise all team writing and editing and makes time to train teams * Be accountable for and have control over final review of all presentations, memos, meeting reports and client materials * Work closely with senior management to develop strategic and creative recommendations * Extremely comfortable with plan/idea presentation; compelling speaking styleBudgeting * Understands DeVries' business model and staffing * Comfortable managing up to $1M of client revenue * Strong sense of how to hunt for organic opportunities for growth * Create and execute accurate budget estimates for clients for long-term and short-term programs and adhere to approved funds * Overall budget management (Fee and OOP tracking) * Authorize billing invoices and if necessary, follow-up with past-due invoices to clientsTeam Management * Elevates successes and challenges appropriately to supervisor * Provide leadership, direction and guidance to accou