Senior Account Executive, Analyst Relations

We’re looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our Microsoft Analyst Relations team to help execute industry analyst engagements, rated research, manage day-to-day client and agency projects with an eye on detail in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. You’ll collaborate on our analyst relations campaigns and play an important role in our Microsoft client’s company launches and initiatives.  

An ideal candidate for this role must possess strong collaboration skills to partner with colleagues and clients. Additionally, the ability to understand and prepare for various analyst engagements is crucial, requiring organizational skills, thoroughness, and diplomacy.  

What does that really mean? Here’s an example. If you read a Wall Street Journal story on business technology, you’ll often find quotes from technology industry analysts who are experts on what customers need most to transform their businesses. The Microsoft Analyst Relations team works closely with that analyst community, providing accurate, up-to-date information and engaging to get their insights and opinions. Analysts use that information to write research, talk to their clients and make technology recommendations. Our clients use that analyst intelligence to understand what the market is demanding and where it’s going.  

This Senior Account Executive position can be based out of WE Communication’s Portland or Seattle offices.  

Does this sound like you or like something you’d be interested in learning how to do? Let’s talk!

• Partner with clients to execute participation in rated research with firms such as Gartner, Forrester and IDC.  
• Organize, schedule and executing engagements with analysts including consults, inquiries, briefings, analyst days and other meetings. 
• Monitor analyst coverage, providing analysis and reporting on metrics. 
• Maintain activity-tracking systems. 

• Achieved a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Library Sciences or a related field is preferred. Or the equivalent knowledge and/or experience. 
• In a 4-5 year span, have developed your integrated communications experience, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry. 
• Established an exceptional influencer relations background with a demonstrated capacity of working with them to shape their perception of your client’s product. 
• Through daily use, developed high proficiencies with the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel). Bonus if you know a little…or a lot about AI! 

Additional Requirements:

• Increased level of analysis and strategic recommendations based on industry knowledge
• High level of initiative; takes accountability for role on projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong client relationships
• Has established analyst relationships and has proactively placed stories
• Client and business environment:  Customer service orientation is a must.  Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
• Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
• Fast-paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking, etc.)
• Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
• May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion

WE Communications:

WE is one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world. We’re independent, we’re all about our people — both our clients and our employees — and we believe in the power of communications to move audiences to positive action. 

For more than 30 years, we have been helping translate complex innovations into powerful, persuasive stories. Our sector expertise across key verticals — including technology, healthcare, consumer, and brand purpose — translates into insights and strategies that are informed, current and credible.

We work with companies that are embracing the ever-evolving digital world to reinvent themselves, to deliver new value to their customers or reach them in new ways and ultimately improve people’s lives.

Your Salary: 

The target range of base salary in all locations within the United States for this role is $67,000 - $74,000 per year. Actual salary is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to business needs, level of responsibility, skill set, level of experience, and geographical location. 

Benefits: 
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage 
- Generous time off including PTO, holidays, annual wellness break, summer Fridays and personal days 
- 401k plan including company match and financial wellness support 
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all employees 

- 22-24 weeks paid parental leave when coupled with Short-term disability 

- 2 weeks caregiver leave 
- Support with home office equipment 
- Bi-annual Wellness Credits 
- Monthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs) 
- Community Engagement Days 
- Learning and Development Programs for our employees 

#LI-(DF1)  

#LI-Hybrid   

Equal Opportunity: WE provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: WE values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.

Beginning April 2024, North America employees will be required to come into the office 3 days a week.