Account Executive

Twin Cities public relations agency Bellmont Partners, winner of multiple “Best Places to Work” awards, is seeking a new full-time team member to add to our growing Technology & Manufacturing practice group. We’re looking for a strong communicator with approximately three to six years of professional communications experience who is passionate about supporting clients in technical fields and B2B communications. Past agency experience is a plus.

Our account executive role is designed for individuals interested in taking their career to the next level. If you are curious, confident, proactive and ready to collaborate and learn alongside a team of experienced PR pros, then this job is for you! 

In this role, you will work on some of Bellmont Partners’ largest accounts, creating and implementing award-winning PR campaigns on a local, national and global scale. Working alongside a talented team of PR professionals, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in everything from media relations to tradeshow support, thought leadership, social media, crisis management, messaging and more.

At Bellmont Partners, we believe that driving exceptional results for clients starts with an exceptional team of people, supported by an exceptional work environment. As an agency, we believe our best work is done by a team with a diverse array of ideas, backgrounds, talents and opinions. Our team strives to uphold the agency’s five core values – collaborative, connected, invested, transparent and flexible – in day-to-day interactions and responsibilities. 

Bellmont Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We encourage those from historically underserved communities, such as people of color, women, LGBTQ , and people with disabilities, to apply for this job.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-to-day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Client and Account Team Support – 85%

• Serve as a core member of approximately three to five account teams, completing assignments as directed by account leads
• With support and coaching from senior team members, begin or continue growing account management and client service skills, such as communicating progress and ideas to clients, responding to client requests, scheduling and participating in meetings, setting and adhering to deadlines, offering day-to-day support to clients and internal teams, helping troubleshoot any challenges, driving results that align with client objectives, and assisting in managing budgets and compiling invoices as needed
• Develop and update client status reports, project trackers, content calendars, meeting agendas, meeting notes or other account management materials as needed
• Draft materials for client projects in areas including earned media (e.g., media pitches, news releases, media kit materials, etc.), thought leadership (e.g., bylined articles, award and speaking nominations, etc.), owned media (e.g., social media posts, website copy, blog posts, newsletter copy, marketing collateral, etc.), special events (e.g., trade shows, client-hosted events, etc.) and occasionally paid media (e.g., ad copy or scripts, paid social media posts, influencer relations, etc.)
• Conduct client research, including developing media lists, interviewing subject matter experts, etc.
• Monitor for client coverage and other metrics/KPIs on multiple platforms and maintain results trackers

Business Development – 5%

• Assist in business development efforts, including helping maintain information in internal files and databases, conducting research on new prospects, drafting case studies, and participating in internal planning meetings and prospect presentations as needed
• With support and coaching from senior team members, contribute to efforts to develop proposals and decks
• Work to establish, maintain and expand professional network

Professional Development/Operations/Administrative/Paid Volunteer Time – 10%

• Work with manager to establish individual professional development goals that align with the agency’s overall annual goals and your areas of interest; make consistent progress toward goals through professional development events and resources, seeking out additional projects to flex new skills
• Participate in staff meetings, one-on-one check-ins with manager, and other agency meetings and events
• Complete personal administrative tasks in a timely manner, including weekly time entry, monthly expense reports, etc.
• If interested, seek out volunteer opportunities that align with personal and professional goals and areas of interest, using Bellmont Gives Back hours (paid volunteer time)

BENEFITS & WORKPLACE

• Competitive traditional benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, vacation time and paid holidays
• A flexible, hybrid “office/work-from-home” policy that has been a core part of our culture for years
• Reimbursement funds for Self-care & Wellness, Home Technology and Professional Development
• Employee-led agency initiatives, such as our Diversity, Inclusion & Antiracism Initiative; Health & Wellness Initiative; Sustainability Initiative; and AI Initiative
• Free access to the on-site fitness center and on-site bike commuting facilities
• Paid volunteer hours through our Bellmont Gives Back program
• Professional development and leadership development opportunities
• Access to Hope Works Here, a service of Faith’s Lodge
• Strategic, collaborative and fun colleagues, as well as clients who are doing amazing work in their fields
• Salary range: $53,000 to $63,000 DOE

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
• Three to six years of experience in the communications field, ideally with a strong focus on account management, client service, media relations, content development, monitoring, and/or within the technology and manufacturing fields; past PR agency experience is a plus
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to translate technical language to easily digestible copy
• Based in or able to relocate to Minnesota
• If you don’t exactly meet these criteria but are interested in this role or a future opening at Bellmont Partners, we encourage you to apply regardless.

TO APPLY

Please send the following materials to careers@bellmontpartners.com by Dec. 18, 2024:

• A resume detailing relevant experience and interests.
• A cover letter – please think of this as a way to help us start getting to know you! We want to learn why you’re interested in a role at Bellmont Partners, what you’ve learned from past roles, what you’re looking for in the next chapter of your career, and any other relevant info about you and your interests that you’d like us to know.

If you have any questions before you apply, please reach out to us at careers@bellmontpartners.com.