Careers
At Black Twig, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.
Check out the openings we have and fill out the form below to join our team.
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Start Date: As soon as November 1
Title and Salary Commensurate with Responsibilities and Experience
Position Overview
Black Twig Marketing + Communications is seeking a Strategic Accounts & Client Relations Manager to provide senior-level account management, representing Black Twig as manager and legal chief executive for various associations. This unique position requires a balance of account management, association leadership, and business development.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations for client associations, build and maintain strong external relationships, lead events and initiatives, and support new business development for Black Twig.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Association Executive Leadership
- Provide Executive Leadership (Executive Director) for trade associations, including overall responsibility for all aspects of their operations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with members, stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Draft and execute strategic plans, proposals, and budgets.
- Act as lead liaison with association boards, committees, and member companies
- Create and drive strategy, lead board and committee meetings, liaise with national industry and local counterparts
Client Promotional Initiatives
- Drive promotional, outreach, and educational (seminars, in-house presentations, project visits, networking, and other initiatives) to advance the commercial interests of client organizations
Event Management & Representation
- Oversee all aspects of client association operation, management, strategy, growth, membership, and delivery of services to members and target audiences
- Organize and implement meetings, training programs, promotional events, and other activities.
- Coordinate and oversee annual events.
- Represent client associations at conferences.
- Manage logistics and represent clients at annual meetings.
Marketing & Business Development
- Collaborate with Black Twig’s team to integrate PR and marketing initiatives across client organizations.
- Support Black Twig’s growth strategy by contributing to new business efforts.
- Earn commissions for new business initiated and closed (10% first year, 5% second year).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in marketing, PR, association executive management, event planning, or client services.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
- Works effectively both independently and in team settings
- Willingness to travel for conferences, client visits, and events.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Starting at $65,000 annually.
- Commission: 10% on new business in year one, 5% in year two.
- Vacation & Leave: paid vacation, 3 personal days annually, 11 company holidays, 5 sick days, plus additional leave options.
- Insurance: Medical (75% employer-paid, Anthem), vision and dental optional.
- Additional Benefits:
- Garage parking.
- Authorized auto mileage reimbursement.
- 24/7 access to fitness center in office building.
- Flexible hours and hybrid work options (work-from-home Fridays).
Work Schedule
Standard operating hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (1-hour lunch). Flexible shifts may be accommodated (e.g., 8:00–5:00). Occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends, and business travel (20+ nights per year) are expected to meet client and event needs.
