Consultant - Connected Communications

Company: The Spur Group
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 28, 2025

Job Description:

Why Spur ReplyAt Spur Reply, our mission is to turn every interaction our clients have into a go-to-market advantage. We are a consultancy whose objective is to drive results that matter. As the leading authority on go-to-market solutions, we act as an extension of our client teams, providing the support, tools, and strategies to achieve important outcomes. If you tackle challenges with unmatched persistence and believe learning is critical to ongoing growth, we want you on our team.Moreover, we focus on delighting our clients and creating the absolute best workplace for every person in the firm. We are a group of passionate, smart, and experienced consultants who strive to be their best selves every day and focus on driving value for our clients. Our size allows us to be large enough to scale but small enough to create a personalized journey and offer meaningful support as our consultants grow. The firm's culture, which is built on teaming and teaching, empowers our professionals to support each other in their career development.Our focus on our people is evident in the compelling benefits we offer:

• Hybrid and remote work options with a competitive salary and Total rewards package
• Premium paid by company - 80% Health, 100% Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
• Opportunity to participate in 401k with up to 4% company match
• Generous paid vacation
• Optional cell phone monthly plan
• Monthly company lunches, company parties, and fully stocked kitchens
• A world-class community experience with our Employee Resource GroupsWe are currently only hiring candidates located in the following areas: Seattle, WA; Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; Bloomfield Hills, MI; Malvern, PA; or Atlanta, GA.About the Role & What You'll DoWe are looking for Consultants to join our Connected Communications service line, working closely with clients and team members to develop high-quality deliverables that leverage communication and project management skills. In this role, you'll help clients make an impact within their organizations and target markets while benefiting from ample professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, coaching, and mentoring. Best of all, you'll be part of a team-centric culture where fellow consultants and managers support and encourage your growth daily.What you'd bring to Spur
  • Drive client workstreams and create key deliverables, such as marketing materials, sales enablement assets, and executive presentations
  • Quickly understand project purpose and context through systematic research and analysis of relevant information
  • Develop ideas for deliverable structure, create drafts tailored to audience needs and project objectives, own revisions, incorporate feedback from internal teams and clients, and ensure final deliverables meet standards
  • Take a consultative, team-oriented approach by presenting context, questions, and recommendations clearly
  • Actively engage in working sessions, contribute ideas, provide peer feedback, and address any identified gaps or improvements
  • Drive project progress by drafting client communications, preparing for meetings, and following up on key next steps
  • Engage with clients by participating in discovery calls and client reviews, listening carefully to feedback, and asking questions/making suggestions
  • Perform project management tasks, including creating workback plans, setting priorities, tracking timelines, and mitigating risksWhat you'll need (Requirements)
    • A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, business administration, a liberal-arts discipline, or equivalent
    • 2 - 4 years of relevant professional experience required (consulting or client-facing professional services experience is a plus)
    • Experience in storytelling and content creation, including the development of visual concepts
    • Experience taking ownership of projects and deliverables from start to finish
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft productivity tools (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Excel) and business communications platforms (WebEx, Skype, Teams)Preferred Qualifications
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft professional documents and use appropriate communication methods
      • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with people of all levels in a variety of situations and the ability to work collaboratively with clients and other team members
      • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
      • Good business acumen with an awareness of current business and technology trends
      • Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn from mentors and peers
      • Resourcefulness, bias for action, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
      • Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills that include good judgment, self-awareness, deep listening, and ability to bring clarity to ambiguous situationsAdditional InformationSpur Reply (Formerly The Spur Group), part of the Reply Network, is a consulting firm based in Bellevue, WA. In our hybrid working environment, our general working hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. While we strive for work/life harmony, client work may extend beyond these hours and may require flexibility in work arrangements.The base compensation range for this full-time position is between $68,000-$100,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications, and, as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, a Talent Acquisition Partner can provide relevant details during the interview process.Spur Reply is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Spur Reply is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at . Visit our to learn more about our open roles.
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