Remote
Agency
himalayas
About this role
The Senior Account Executive is responsible for day-to-day media liaison and project management within accounts. As the most media-focused role within the account servicing team, a senior account executive will thrive on successfully pitching their clients' stories to the media. This person integrates thought leadership and digital strategies and recommendations into PR campaigns.
An SAE has the necessary skills to communicate effectively with and provide initial recommendations to their clients, teams and external parties, with the guidance and strategic input of their account lead and/or point person.
Qualifications: A minimum of 3+ years of hands-on agency PR experience Experience working within any tech verticals (including but not limited to: consumer-tech, med-tech, artificial intelligence, fintech) and startups Proven public relations results secured in major national outlets such as Inc., Fast Company, TechCrunch, NY Times and the Wall Street Journal
Job Duties Include:
Assists account lead with the management of clients and projects Offers thoughtful, confident, sound advice and recommendations to clients and team regarding media strategy, tactics and media opportunities Maintains assigned relationships with clients, establishing self and as an invaluable long-term partner for marketing and communications services Demonstrates an understanding of current affairs, and more importantly, how they tie back to clients; share questions and ideas on how to maximize client coverage through narrative creation, storytelling and thought leadership outreach Identifies and secures opportunities within a wide range of industry and national news media; continually builds a solid understanding of the media landscape across national, regional, industry-specific and vertical channels Regularly generate new story angles and share with account leads and teammates without prompt Attends and coordinates industry events with a view to growing and strengthening individual and media
Tools & Tech Stack
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Geographic
Region-based territory assignment
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Account Executive
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Agency — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
14–45 days (project-based) · 30–90 days (retainer)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We tried an agency before and it didn't work"
- "Can we start with a smaller engagement?"
- "How do you measure success / ROI?"
- "We have an internal team for this"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI threatening traditional agency services
- • Productized service models
- • Niche vs full-service positioning
- • Performance-based pricing demand
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Template questionAccount Executives are the revenue engine of any sales organization — this role will require strong pipeline management and closing skills.
Commission structures in agencies may include ongoing retainers alongside one-time fees.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a agency market.
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