Senior Account Director

Welcome to Bospar. We are an award-winning, all-virtual agency looking for great candidates at the Account Executive level. Our diverse team is comprised of talented professionals from all walks of life (and locations) who bring their A-game to every Zoom call. We are proud to be one of the few agencies in the industry with a high retention rate! We genuinely care for our employees and work hard to offer them a great work environment.

At Bospar, we work with companies that positively impact the world and treat our team members the same way we do – with respect and kindness. We put tech companies on the map — right from our laptops.

The pace is fast, the demands are great, and the rewards are huge.

We need more people like us. Is that you?

Purpose of Role

The Senior Account Director is responsible for managing a portfolio of 7-8 clients and account teams, and for taking an active role in the professional development of junior staffers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Account Strategy and Management:
• Lead or co-lead strategy development and day-to-day direction of client teams (depending on account size)
• Drive targeted, proactive, creative communications strategies aligned with clients’ business goals
• Stay up to date on client-specific media and industry developments to deliver informed, thoughtful recommendations
• Allocate hours for account teams on a monthly basis, and encourage teams to maintain accurate reporting in Harvest
• Establish client- and team-appropriate roles and responsibilities
• Client Relations:
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering a strong long-term partnership
• Anticipate client needs and respond to client requests in a thoughtful, timely manner
• Thoughtfully respond to client concerns and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Lead strategy-focused portions of client calls
• Implement crisis management techniques and advise on potential courses of action, providing support to the senior account lead
• Media Relations:
• Develop and drive proactive, data-driven media strategies
• Ensure outbound pitches demonstrate industry expertise and creative thinking
• Monitor for newsjacking opportunities and oversee rapid-response initiatives
• Support pitching initiatives as needed, focusing on top-tier broadcast, print and digital targets
• Mentorship and Management:
• Coach and develop teams and individuals, empowering teams to achieve their full potential in a positive and supportive environment
• Directly manage 2–3 Bospartans — deliver regular, actionable feedback and support performance reviews
• Resolve individual/team issues promptly and fairly, with support from senior leadership and/or HR as appropriate
• Business Development:
• Support new business proposals, including presentation development and delivery
• Build external network by attending events, participating in professional organizations, etc.
• Reporting:
• Finalize monthly/quarterly reports
• Maintain accurate reporting in Harvest

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public relations, including 5+ years of agency experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field
• Sharp business and PR acumen to quickly determine short- and long-term priorities for self and junior team members
• Experience in B2B and/or B2C technology industries
• Excellent communication and client relations skills (oral and written)
• Strategic thinker with the initiative to lead programs from start to finish
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple assignments and changing priorities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Positive, energizing manager and mentor who inspires teams to excel
• Compelling presenter and public speaker

Salary starts at $115k

The Perks

• Fully Remote
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Monthly stipend toward internet, mobile, and wellness expenses
• Generous PTO policy
• 401k match

Bospar offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, an entrepreneurial work environment, and great growth opportunities. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce. Bospar is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply

Please fill out the form below; provide recent writing samples, including at least one press release and at least one thought leadership article; and salary requirements. Samples highlighting candidates’ expertise related to enterprise technology will be especially valuable.