Account Director, B2B Tech PR

A global PR and marketing partner for challenger brands. We help disruptors, innovators and market leaders go beyond the expectations and standards of their industry - to create narratives that capture the minds of target audiences and generate real impact. Public Relations Account Director, B2B Tech B2B Tech Public Relations | Method Communications Work Arrangement Remote: This role is open to remote candidates located in AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, or WA. We're unable to consider candidates residing outside of these states at this time. If you live within 50 miles of one of our hub offices, in Salt Lake City, New York City, San Francisco, or Boston, this role will be hybrid, requiring in-office presence 2 days per week. The Opportunity Account Directors (AD) are mid-level managers and first-level people managers who manage and function as the day-to-day leads on multiple client accounts. You’ll be a hands-on team member actively engaged in day-to-day work activities as well as responsible for the leadership and overall direction of account teams including client service, staffing, training, organizational development, and quality control. You’ll be a member of Method’s Leadership Team, and collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations on internal agency initiatives. Responsibilities Agency Leadership Provide input on decision-making issues affecting the agency – new business, best practices, client service, and performance management Work with People Ops to motivate and lead a high-performance team; contribute to attracting, recruiting and retaining team members; deliver constructive and clear feedback to ensure level requirements are met Act as a mentor for designated direct reports, ensuring annual 360 reviews are performed and career development goals are set for all career coachees/direct reports Account Leadership Provide strategic guidance for clients and team leads on well-conceptualized and researched PR and integrated marketing programs, including handling sensitive client issues, solving problems, and evolving direction as necessary Execute and demonstrate Method’s Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams Oversee the development of goals for internal team members and clients, leading teams to effectively execute against client strategy Coach and support Account Supervisors in guiding teams to collaborate and produce high-quality work effectively Develop strong written content and newsworthy pitches that align with client's business objectives and coach teams to do the same Build relationships with a wide range of reporters and publications to secure coverage across business, broadcast, tech and trade media; lead and coach teams to do the same Business Development Expand personal/ professional network in order to enhance the Method brand and grow our client and client services portfolio Participate in new business pitches ensuring…