Vice President, Texas

Silverline Communications

11d

About The Position

Pursues, develops, and leads new business efforts nationally and specifically in the Texas market; advances the presence of the firm within the market; oversees planning and execution of client programs to exceed business objectives and to grow existing business; manages and cultivates staff members; makes significant contribution to the strategic direction of the firm in the market and more broadly across the U.S. and globally.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate will have extensive professional experience with vast knowledge of the energy industry and leading industry segments such as clean energy, energy policy, and finance.
• The individual will be considered an expert in the field of clean energy marketing communications with a broad scope of understanding.
• A wide commercial network spanning investors, startup incubators/networks, major companies, and local, state, and federal government will be necessary.
• Proven business-building and agency management are key requirements.
• Demonstrated strategic mindset, creative approach, collaborative practice.
• Agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-most counsel, serving as part of a trusted circle of advisors and engaging at the C-Suite level
• Demonstrate understanding of and genuine commitment to the continuous improvement of the practice of communications and ensure high quality customer service
• Oversee client service function for program planning, problem solving and strategic counsel
• Possess a solutions-driven mindset for servicing clients and shaping the team
• Understand the North American energy market and how it relates to business, finance, sustainability, and the global energy conversation writ large.
• Counsel team to develop media relations strategy for programs/projects
• Staff senior-most media interviews with clients as needed and provide feedback following the call
• Conduct media trainings
• Oversee the development of client messaging projects
• Oversee research, planning, & development of comprehensive campaigns
• Set the strategy and direction for client campaigns and deliverables
• Stay on top of trends in the industry, bringing them to the attention of clients and colleagues, as appropriate
• Actively develop team and provide coaching and feedback
• Set tone to teams on what metrics to measure, and possesses the confidence to provide a rationale
• Help drive knowledge sharing and creativity across teams in a group and across the agency
• Identify new growth opportunities based on insights into the company, client, industry and economy
• Generate new business revenue at a level set that is aligned with industry and firm norms, as well as the firm’s financial goals
• Maintain minimum billability as set by the CEO on an annual basis
• Grow business prospects in Texas with existing clients; lead new business outreach process and win business. Participate in the development and adoption of new products/services, leverage IP with clients
• Contribute to marketing and presence-building for Silverline through participation in industry organizations and events (SLC will support financially and organizations will be discussed with management to ensure maximum outreach)
• Grow accounts organically by introducing clients to relevant Silverline services
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills when participating in new business pitches
• Develop new business presentations and proposals that can (eventually) be pitched without oversight
• Maintain financial responsibility for accounts including forecasting and account profitability
• Follow all Silverline financial policies and procedures; submits timesheets consistently on time
• Help account directors/managers lead financial management for your accounts
• Help plan and evaluate team structures to maximize project profitability and quality
• Work with teams and management on time allocation and hours to minimize over service
• Draft SOWs and budget development for programs
• Manage own time in accordance with allocations and works with supervisor/account leads to flag bandwidth issues
• Performs additional related duties as required.

Benefits

• Be a part of a team that’s making a tangible impact and work with some of the most innovative companies in the global energy transition.
• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and excellent benefits.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed