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Silverline Communications · 14 hours ago

Vice President, Texas

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

Silverline Communications is the leading public relations agency for the clean energy sector, focused on reshaping the global energy market. The Vice President will lead new business efforts, oversee client programs, and contribute to the strategic direction of the firm while managing and cultivating staff members.

Clean EnergyCleanTechPublic Relations

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

Qualification

Energy industry expertiseBusiness developmentStrategic mindsetAgency managementMedia relations strategyFinancial acumenCollaborationCreative approachPresentation skills

Required

Extensive professional experience with vast knowledge of the energy industry and leading industry segments such as clean energy, energy policy, and finance

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

Proven business-building and agency management

Demonstrated strategic mindset, creative approach, collaborative practice