Account Director - Communication/Public Relations

Opportunity with the World’s Largest Public Relation Firm with 67 offices and over 4,800 employees, head quatered in Chicago, the company provides its services to more than 15 industries through about 40 practice and expertise areas (including digital, research insight, financial communications and investor relations, corporate affairs, consumer marketing, litigation and public affairs). Edelman has maintained its independent status, despite the business world's ever-increasing trend toward consolidation.

Job Description:

- S/he will be able to lead and execute research-driven communications programs for clients to advance their business and brands.

- S/he will have a proven ability to help clients garner support, advance brands and/or corporate/organization reputations by engaging with key stakeholders: consumers, employees, investors, regulators, media, vendors, partners and/or other businesses/organizations.

- S/he will be able to develop revenue by growing profitable client relationships. S/he will have an understanding of how communications teams work from both client and agency sides.

- S/he will be entrepreneurial and professional with impeccable written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

- In addition, s/he will have a record of successfully stewarding client budgets through planning, resource management, forecasting and vendor negotiations; and s/he also can help solicit and win new business.

- S/he will be a superb people manager able to attract, motivate, retain, empower and coach staff, and will possess the vision, insight and confidence necessary to manage a team.

- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Core Competencies:

- Client Service

- People Engagement

- Business Development

- Financial Planning and Management

- Leadership

- Product capability and Development