Account Executive

 SmartMark Communications, a fast-paced strategic communications company working across the energy and technology industries, is looking for an organized and energetic professional to join as an Account Executive at the company. This is an in-person position located in Nashville, TN.

Our ideal candidate will be open to new projects and be a problem solver. Every day is a new adventure at SmartMark, and we are looking for someone with a "game on" attitude.

Job responsibilities:

• Support Account Managers and Senior Leadership in their day-to-day client relations work across the energy and technology fields
• Manage and track all SmartMark to dos across the company; ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are addressed
• Proactively create and manage the content calendar for SmartMark’s social media accounts
• Work collaboratively with the team, including designers and developers, to create marketing and advertising materials
• Ensure all materials going to clients are “client ready” before sending; Professionally communicate next steps and feedback needed from client
• Manage events, for both SmartMark and clients – track deadlines, manage vendors, handle all logistics
• Attend client meetings, represent SmartMark, and take detailed notes; responsible for agendas and to dos for all weekly client meetings

Candidate should have the following skills:

• A bachelor’s degree (preference would be in communications or marketing)
• 4 years of professional experience working in an office environment
• Energy and utilities experience is not required, but preferred
• Proficiency in Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal; ability to write well-written and well-thought-out emails to clients and outside companies in a succinct, professional way
• Experience managing social media channels and producing content for social media accounts
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding, client-facing role
• A positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Organized with a great attention to detail and ability to stay organized and keep a team of others organized
• Ability to work in a remote office setting

This is a salaried position commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401K.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and references. Please send to emma@smartmarkusa.com with the subject line: Account Executive. All candidates will be given a short writing assignment as part of the interview process.