Account Executive - B2B Comms

About Us:
Hotwire is a global, strategic communications consultancy dedicated to helping ambitious technology companies change the game, build their reputation, and stand out from the crowd. Recognised by multiple award wins over the years, we provide clients with insights-led, integrated communications solutions across various market categories. With eleven offices worldwide, we work seamlessly to help companies achieve sustainable growth. Our Thoughtful Working approach embodies flexibility and offers unique benefits. From Sydney to San Francisco, we operate with a “One Team” mentality. Awarded #40 in the 2020 Sunday Times Top 100 small companies to work for in the UK, Hotwire ensures you achieve your personal best through engaging work and continuous learning and development.

We are connected, ambitious, adventurous, transparent, and proactive, but most of all, we are one team working together to be the global challenger.

 

Why This Role?

As an Account Executive at Hotwire, you will implement day-to-day communications activities, carrying out campaign execution and administration for B2B client accounts and projects. You and your fellow executives will be the engine of client campaigns, driving activities with determination and enthusiasm to deliver impactful results for your clients and make your team shine.

 

Accountabilities:

• Media Mastery: Understand the media landscape, continuously learning to bring great value to your team and clients. Craft and build your understanding of what makes a great story and how to tell it.
• Industry Awareness: Be the eyes and ears of your clients’ industries, ensuring your account teams are up to speed on sector developments.
• Portfolio Management: Work across a portfolio of 4-6 B2B clients, generating results, meeting deadlines, and developing relationships with clients and the media.
• Time Management: Be an expert at delivering work on different campaigns with different teams, showcasing impeccable time management skills.
• Media Engagement: Generate results by pitching client stories to journalists and influencers. Arrange and staff media interviews and events.
• Content Creation: Write content for various purposes, including pitches, press releases, blog entries, feature articles, and case studies.
• Client Support: Develop client call agendas, take detailed notes, and map out action items post-call. Assist with clients’ social media accounts and deliver analytics reports.
• Creative Contribution: Participate in team brainstorms to create new ideas for campaigns.
• Communication: Use your impeccable communication skills to work effectively with clients, journalists, and colleagues.
• Team Support: Support your team by looking for opportunities to get involved in ad hoc duties.

 

You’ll Bring:

• An A level education or higher, with around 1 year’s work experience.
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding and passion for technology and how it shapes our society.
• A strong ability to spot connections between trends, stories, and brands.
• A real love for media. You’ll consume newspapers, blogs, and content in your personal and work life, reading widely.
• A can-do attitude, knowing that no job is too big or too small.
• A team player attitude, willing to muck in whenever and wherever needed.

 

Why Us:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
• Well-being allowance or private healthcare.
• Freedom and support to be limitless within the business.
• Sponsored sabbatical after 4 years of service.
• A connected, courageous, and friendly team creating adventurous work while having fun.
• An exciting and rewarding long-term career with constant challenges and fresh opportunities.
• Global reach within our offices.
• Fantastic benefits, including early finish Fridays, 25 days’ holiday, and great team socials.
• Thoughtful Working approach, encouraging optimal working methods for clients, the team, and ourselves.

 

Join Hotwire and become part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in communications and marketing.