Lambert & Co Hiring for Public Relations Managing Director, Auto/Mobility & Manufacturing atSaint Petersburg, FL Full Time

This role can be remote but preference is given to applicants who will tether to one of our talent hubs:Detroit or Grand Rapids, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Houston or Dallas, TX; Atlanta, GA; St. Louis, MO or New York, NY.

Lambert is a strategic communications, integrated marketing and investor relations firm providing clients with measurable solutions that drive consideration, change opinion and build awareness. Headquartered in the Midwest, Lambert has offices in Detroit, New York, Phoenix, Houston, St. Louis, Grand Rapids, Mich. and Holland, Mich.Our client roster includes global leaders in mobility/automotive, education, food and beverage, healthcare, life science and manufacturing. Lambert employees are tenacious, clever, make big plays, work honorably, and are committed to and focused on team success.

Lambert seeks a proven PR agency leader capable of leading a diverse team across multiple accounts and offices. As a

Managing

Director, you will bring your leadership and management skills to bear on a growing agency with regional, national and global accounts. You will report directly to the

Chief Executive Officer

. In addition to leading day-to-day account operations and managing senior staff, you will be responsible for the organic growth of existing clients and the acquisition of new ones. The successful candidate will have demonstrated results providing account integration and growth. Individuals with 10+ years of agency experience leading account teams and driving new business growth will be most successful in this position. Preference will be given to candidates with communications experience in automotive, mobility, energy, aviation, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industries.

• Manage and d

  irect account team

  leaders; build and maintain executive-level client relationships; proactively problem solve account issues; deliver outstanding client service.

• Manage workflow and account budgets and billings. Administer staffing of accounts within budget parameters; oversee and approve client monthly billings; ensure appropriate tracking of agency work; ensure all work hours are tracked within the agency billing system; resolve billing issues.

• Provide strategic counsel to clients and ensure satisfaction through regular client-facing meetings and reports. Meet regularly with client contacts; ensure agency results are effectively reported to clients; identify opportunities to expand services to grow existing account retainers.

• Coach and develop account teams and direct reports. Hold regular one-on-one professional development meetings with direct reports and office staff; proactively address performance issues to ensure success and clarity of roles and expectations are met.

• Identify and develop new business growth opportunities. Work with

  Sales and Business Development lead

  to identify new client opportunities; participate in new business pitches; leverage professional network; maintain and manage a pipeline of new business prospects and opportunities.

• Proven record of high-level achievement

• Demonstrated ability managing account billings of $

  2

  million or greater, across a diverse account base.

• Experience leveraging agency teams across multiple geographic offices

• Well-connected in one or more of the industries noted above, including media and industry influencers

• Proactive problem solver

• Superb attention to detail

• Excellent writer and communicator

• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop and manage diverse teams

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, public relations, communication, or related field

• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in public relations or communication

• Previous leadership positions in a communications/PR agency

• Significant experience working in auto, mobility, manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, defense or energy industries. Military experience a plus

• Manage a high performing team and have oversight of multiple client accounts

• Authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) match potential and flex accounts

• Flexible work schedules and Summer Hours

• Profit sharing and bonus opportunities

• Professional development

• Career advancement opportunities

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer – It is the policy of the company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. 

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