About the job
Help shape the voice behind the world’s most influential brands.
We are seeking a Senior Account Executive – Agency Partnerships to become a vital part of our dedicated team of agency specialists. This is not just a transactional sales role; it is a strategic growth position tailored for individuals who excel at the intersection of client partnership, commercial strategy, and agency culture.
If you have a passion for agencies, understand their dynamics, and aspire to help them achieve greater success with their clients, this is your arena.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the strategic partner that agencies trust the most.
- Manage and expand a portfolio of PR and communications agency relationships—acting as a trusted advisor rather than just a vendor.
- Develop deep, consultative partnerships that enable agencies to deliver exceptional outcomes for their end-clients.
- Lead proactive strategy discussions to identify expansion opportunities, enhance retention, and maximize client value.
- Drive purposeful and precise growth.
- Oversee the entire sales cycle for your accounts—from prospecting and pipeline development to closing and expansion.
- Spot commercial opportunities across Cision’s comprehensive suite of solutions, including PR Newswire, media intelligence, monitoring, and social platforms.
- Implement MEDDPICC-driven sales strategies to boost revenue, mitigate risks, and maximize long-term account value.
- Act with agency-level urgency and ownership.
- Engage confidently with senior-level decision-makers and influencers within agencies.
- Conduct strategic business reviews and forward-looking planning sessions.
- Maintain a disciplined, healthy pipeline while consistently exceeding performance targets.
- Collaborate with your team to achieve collective success.

