Account Executive (Public Relations/Investor Relations)

TL;DR

Account Executive (Public Relations/Investor Relations): Developing, prospecting, and executing public relations programs for financial and non-financial clients with an accent on earned media relations and day-to-day account activities. Focus on building compelling story narratives, pitching press releases to top-tier media, and improving client business relationships.

Location: British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Canada. Remote

Salary: $85,000-$100,000 CAD plus monthly paid commission.

Company

hirify.global advances the way companies communicate with their employees, customers, investors and the public.

What you will do

• Prospect for new sales leads for assigned business services, following the sales process from beginning to end.
• Qualify new business prospects by determining if they match company services and qualifications.
• Pitch press releases and feature ideas to top-tier media to secure placement for clients.
• Write, edit, and proofread high-quality internal and external communications content.
• Monitor press coverage daily and report results to the wider team and clients.
• Establish excellent working relationships with clients and continuously strive to improve the business relationship and overall level of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in national, regional, or state sales, including extensive prospecting, preferably in the public relations/media/social monitoring/platform industry.
• Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and proofread to create high-quality communications content.
• Understanding of the value of PR to clients' businesses and how to achieve valuable results.
• Expertise in client's business and industry, and knowledge of client's competitors.

Culture & Benefits

• Global collaboration with team members in 17 countries.
• Opportunities to innovate and grow.
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs.
• Quarterly recognition awards.
• Curated learning libraries offering over 8,000 free courses.
• Flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.