Account Manager - Luxury Travel, Hospitality, Wellness, Lifestyle

Our client is looking for an Account Director with 8-10 years of PR experience to join their team! This role involves managing clients, overseeing strategic plan execution, leading a results-driven team, and mentoring junior team members.

The ideal candidate has strong relationships with wellness, lifestyle, and travel + hospitality trade media, as well as KOLs in art, design, gastronomy, and fashion. Experience in luxury travel and hospitality is required. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction to clients and the team.
• Analyze industry trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Ensure client satisfaction by delivering on key objectives.
• Manage client relationships through meetings, reports, and ongoing communication.
• Oversee work for two to four junior team members, providing training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Build and maintain strong media and KOL relationships to drive strategic partnerships.
• Develop and execute compelling storytelling and media strategies.
• Secure consistent, high-impact media coverage and measure results.
• Navigate challenges and crises effectively, providing strategic problem-solving support.
• Write and edit press materials, including press releases, media alerts, and pitches.
• Contribute to brainstorms, ideation, and campaign development.
• Identify and recommend strategic events and partnerships to enhance brand presence.
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies; attend events and network.
• Support new business development, contributing to proposals and pitches.
• Work in our Midtown NYC office three days a week (Monday-Wednesday).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6-10 Years of PR experience in the luxury hospitality sector, preferably in an agency setting.
• Proven ability to lead projects from start to finish across multiple disciplines.
• Deep expertise in the luxury industry, with a strong earned media portfolio.
• Established relationships with media and influencers in travel, lifestyle, and luxury markets.
• 3+ years managing and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong track record in developing and executing PR campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling ability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Proficiency with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter/X, Pinterest). 
• Working knowledge of AI. 
• A team player with a positive attitude, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset.