Manager, Public Relations

Alpharetta, GA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead external communications and PR for a hospitality-tech company, shaping stories with executives and agencies to position the brand as a trusted industry voice.

  • Own external communications and PR strategy across channels
  • Must-have: 5–7 years of PR/communications with executive-facing experience
  • Standout: Hospitality, SaaS, or B2B tech storytelling and leadership exposure

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the company’s external communications and PR strategy, partnering with internal stakeholders and external agencies
  • Shape compelling stories, angles, and points of view that position the company as a trusted industry voice
  • Proactively identify industry trends, market moments, and newsworthy narratives worth engaging
  • Actively manage agency performance, challenging direction and outcomes when coverage or results fall short
  • Partner closely with Product Marketing, Demand Generation, and Leadership to define and evolve the company’s story
  • Ensure consistent, aligned messaging across press, website, campaigns, launches, social media, and events
  • Translate complex business initiatives into clear, compelling narratives for external audiences
  • Help articulate the company’s role in shaping the future of hospitality technology (including emerging capabilities such as AI, where applicable)
  • Build and strengthen public profiles for senior leaders
  • Develop POVs, talking points, commentary, and briefing materials for media interviews, podcasts, panels, and speaking engagements

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field; 5–7 years of experience in public relations, communications, or media relations
  • Experience in hospitality, travel, SaaS, or B2B technology strongly preferred
  • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messaging by audience
  • Experience working closely with executives and influencing without formal authority
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with some ambiguity

Preferred

  • In-house communications experience at a scaling SaaS or technology company
  • Agency background supporting hospitality or B2B technology clients
  • Experience supporting narrative shifts, growth phases, or repositioning efforts
  • Exposure to emerging technology categories (e.g., AI, data platforms, automation)
  • Strong executive presence and confident decision-making style
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Agilysys

3.5 Glassdoor

Agilysys delivers hospitality-focused technology that empowers properties to personalize guest experiences, streamline operations, and boost profitability. With solutions spanning POS, PMS, inventory, and analytics, Agilysys helps customers go beyond expectations through continuous innovation and a service-first culture rooted in long-term partnership.Agilysys operates across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and India with corporate services located in Alpharetta, GA.

Founded in 1963
Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
2.7K employees (82 in marketing)
66% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
52.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$11.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.7%
Direct
55.5%
Referral
11.8%
Social
1.5%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
53 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
4 years

Funding

Total Funding
$72.7M
Last Raise
$72.7M
Post IPO Secondary, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2024
    Post IPO Secondary • $72.7M

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