Senior Vice President, Corporate Practice

Senior Vice President, Corporate Practice

Work Arrangement

This remote role is available to candidates in the following cities:
Washington D.C., Boston, Seattle, Portland, or Chicago.

The Opportunity

Senior vice presidents (SVP) are senior-level managers who provide leadership in all aspects of Method's business across client work, business development and agency initiatives. As an SVP, you will lead multiple client teams and ensure the agency provides world-class services to our clients. You will also be responsible for fostering organic growth with existing clients, sourcing new business opportunities and leading teams through the new business pitch process.

SVPs work with the CEO, COO and the executive team to actively shape and guide the agency's growth while preserving and enhancing Method culture and furthering the agency vision. You'll also help lead the leadership team, collaborating with HR, Finance and Operations teams on internal agency initiatives.

As our Corporate Practice Lead, you will oversee our growing portfolio of corporate clients while serving as a leader for clients, teams, and the agency. You'll also help to grow Method's corporate business, advise clients and manage and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Work with the management team to optimize overall agency functions and performance.

• Provide strategic input on decision-making issues affecting the agency – new business, best practices, client service and performance management.

• Work with People Ops to motivate and lead a high-performance team; contribute to attracting, recruiting and retaining team members.

• Deliver constructive and clear feedback to ensure level requirements are met.

• Act as a mentor for designated direct reports, ensuring quarterly 360 reviews are performed and career development goals are set.

• Maintain an active presence and provide guidance to ensure internal communications are effective and support Method's business strategy.

• Provide strategic guidance for corporate clients and team leads on well-conceptualized and researched PR and integrated marketing programs, including handling sensitive client issues, solving problems, and evolving direction as necessary.

• Public Affairs & Government Relations:
Lead sophisticated campaigns that navigate the intersection of industry innovation, regulatory scrutiny, and policy, utilizing deep experience in government and public affairs.

• Capital Markets & IPOs:
Serve as a senior advisor for clients navigating the transition to public markets, guiding leadership teams through IPOs, SPACs, and direct listings.

• Strategic Media Relations:
Lead and coach teams in maintaining and growing media relationships with a wide range of reporters, analysts, and influencers in influential traditional and new media.

• Execute and demonstrate Method's Concierge Service Delivery Approach to your clients and teams.

• Oversee the development of goals for internal team members and clients, leading teams to effectively execute against client strategy.

• Empower and support ADs and VPs in guiding teams to collaborate and produce high quality work effectively.

• Coach teams to develop strong written content—from op-eds to policy briefs—and creative newsworthy pitches that align with clients' business objectives.

Business Development

• Expand personal/professional network in the corporate, public affairs, and general business sectors in order to enhance the Method brand and grow our client and client services portfolio.

• Lead new business pitches ensuring presentations are well researched, prepared and polished.

• Drive organic growth by expanding scope of work with existing corporate clients.

Account and Agency Management

• Help review and analyze budgets, financial reports, and trends in order to assist the executive team and leadership team in performing their responsibilities.

• Participate in account staffing and evaluating team structures to maximize account quality and profitability.

• Work with executive team to meet revenue goals for the agency.

What We're Looking For

• Typically years experience (or equivalent expertise and education) at an agency in public relations,…