Account Executive - European Affairs

Job Description

• Manage complex, Europe-wide political, third-party grassroots mobilization campaigns and constituency engagement.
• Demonstrate Europe-wide network and political contacts with think tanks, political parties (national and supra-national), advocacy groups, and issue experts across European Union, EFTA + UK.
• Engage in outreach and relationship-building with think tanks, political parties (national and supra-national), advocacy groups, and issue experts across European Union, EFTA + UK.
• Manage long-term partnerships between DCI and partners that support clients’ goals.
• Advise clients directly and collaborate with internal teams to shape and execute strategy.
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in creating new strategic alliances, building new partnerships, and succeeding where others fail.
• Proficiency in Europe-wide affairs, including, but not limited to: European Union (Council, Commission, Parliament), and policymaking at the national and supra-national level.
• Demonstrate competency in deploying digital engagement to advance client objectives.
• International travel (~50%) required.
• Job location: Washington, DC (USA).
• Work from Office.

Qualifications

Ideal candidate should possess a demonstrated track-record of developing alliances, work inside Europe-wide and achieving high-impact results in a fast-paced work environment, inclusive of the following skills:

• 3- 5 years’ experience.
• Proven success in developing strategic alliances and managing projects.
• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder with strong political or policy acumen.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive, client-service mindset.
• Strong network of external relationships.
• Comfortable preparing and presenting strategic materials to senior audiences.
• Able to manage multiple projects with independence and sound judgment.
• Confident in your leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skils.
• Language competency, both oral and written, specifically: English, and French, and/or German. Third language from Continental Europe bonus. Writing and oral language test will be required.

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your application!

Salary Range: $80,000

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