About Hill & Knowlton
Hill & Knowlton is the global strategic communications leader for transformation. We help brands, businesses and leaders build reputation, manage risk, and create breakthrough opportunities for growth. Founded in 1927, today’s Hill & Knowlton operates 70 offices in over 30 countries, providing advisory, public relations and creative solutions to local and global clients. Our global team offers integrated strategic services, grounded in deep sector expertise, and enabled by creativity and intelligence. Headquartered in New York, Hill & Knowlton is part of WPP, one of the world’s largest communications services groups.
Qualifications
- Five - six years of agency experience or equivalent (international PR firms preferred)
- Possesses well-developed specialized industry knowledge plus unique communication skills in Advanced Manufacturing arena
- Proven experience managing projects from a financial, client delivery and staffing perspective.
- Proven ability to:
- oversee a project plan and execution details
- present to clients
- manage the project and minimize mistakes / errors
- Ability to supervise contacts with suppliers/vendors, media and consultants
- Maturity to lead independent client contact
Duties and Responsibilities
Client Service
- Operates independently and manages multiple projects.
- Reviews all client deliverables and provides valid inputs / suggestions.
- Is rigorous and fact-based and demonstrates ability to effectively problem-solve and analyze situations.
- Assists clients in undertaking and enacting changes within their organization.
- Able to identify gaps in client accounts and works with appropriate staff to produce and implement solutions.
- Has developed a broad portfolio of industry and functional experience and knowledge to accelerate problem solving and client buy-in.
- Helps to shape strategy, development and oversees execution of programs.
- Ability to identify and react quickly when an account is at risk and respond appropriately.
Financial Management
- Oversees project budget tracking process.
- Shows strong financial accountability by building client and colleague team commitment to achieve impact resulting in high financial returns for both the client and H&K.
- Holds self and others accountable to key financial levers: e.g., pricing, utilization, return on investment.
- Ensures team understands and meets account profitability goals.
- Works with financial staff to follow-up on past due invoices.
New Business
- Actively involved in business development and assumes a greater role in bringing in new business.
- Proactively identifies opportunities with existing clients to identify and uncover potential opportunities for growth beyond the scope of current assignments.
- Assists in preparing new business proposals for new and existing clients and participates in presentations.
- Demonstrates solid presentation skills, including ability to communicate and sell ideas to prospects.
Staff/Self Development
- Participates in H&K training program.
- Work with account / practice leader to help junior staff find opportunities that will challenge them and advance their careers.
- Proactively gives informal constructive feedback to subordinates on a regular and timely basis.
Hill & Knowlton is more than an agency. It’s a collection of thousands of brilliant, collaborative and driven employees – all united around a single vision of transforming our clients, our company and the world.
Across 70 offices in 30 countries our people are the heartbeat of our business. Bridging countless cultures, backgrounds and lived experiences, we are drawn together by a common drive and a collaborative spirit – called to our craft each day by the desire to deliver the best work.
And at H&K, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity.
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