Senior Account Manager - Beauty (LA/New York)

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive beauty PR strategy and senior client leadership as a Senior Account Manager, owning campaigns, events, and influencer relationships.

  • Own high-impact PR campaigns, events, and client leadership across NA and global projects.
  • Must-have: 6-8 years in beauty PR with strong media and influencer networks.
  • Standout: Deep beauty press/editorial contacts and ability to mentor juniors.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Creatively & strategically plan and implement PR campaigns, partnerships and events, and empowering junior team members to support, in North America & Global projects
  • Develop key messages, and Q&A to executive leaders for press interviews and external events
  • Proactive in pitch development ideas to achieve maximum editorial placement
  • Manage and coordinate press events, new product launch events, and desksides
  • Managing the budgeting processes for all campaigns and events
  • Manage the team’s creation of press materials that are both visually appealing and informative
  • Day-to-day lead on communication with all clients, building rapport and credibility with the client, based on trust and expert counsel
  • Ensure client satisfaction with the agency, services and staff, and quickly and effectively resolve client issues or concerns
  • Excellent team skills, working alongside junior and senior members of the agency
  • Manage, coach and motivate junior members of the team to ensure day to day operations run smoothly and PR results are delivered; while supporting them in their growth to the next level

Requirements

  • B.S./B.A. in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or related area
  • 6-8 years of communications experience, preferably within the beauty industry
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player who thrives on collaboration. Has ability and desire to interact with people at all levels
  • Ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment under hard deadlines
  • Superior organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Experience and ability to manage budgets
  • Strong working knowledge of social media platforms and print & online publications
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    Founded in 2015
    Lehi, Utah, USA
    1.2K employees (115 in marketing)
    52% recommend to a friend
    52% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    5.5M
    Monthly Google Ads Budget
    $1.3M
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    44.2%
    Direct
    44.3%
    Referral
    5.5%
    Social
    2.5%
    Paid
    3.3%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~1.2K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    91 (7% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    15.5 years
    Median Tenure
    5.6 years
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
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    Funding

    Total Funding
    $63M
    Last Raise
    $61M
    Post IPO Equity, 3 years ago

    Funding History

    • Feb 2023
      Post IPO Equity • $61M
    • Jan 2021
      Post IPO Equity
    • Oct 2016
      Equity Crowdfunding • $2M

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