Senior Account Executive, Growth Operations

Sorry, this job was removed Sorry, this job was removed at 12:30 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, Feb 20, 2025
Be an Early Applicant
Chicago, IL
Information Technology
The Role

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.  

Senior Account Executive, Growth Operations

THE ROLE:

As the Senior Account Executive, Growth Operations, you will play a key role in managing the operational aspects of the business development process and helping to refine best practices for agency growth. You’ll work closely with internal teams and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and support the agency’s growth objectives.

THE WORK:

The Growth team is seeking an energetic and passionate individual to join our team of growth drivers. This role offers a dynamic range of responsibilities focused on business development initiatives that support both the team and the agency. Key responsibilities include:

Operations Support:

  • Revenue Pipeline Management: Oversee and track the US pipeline, coordinating with practice leads for weekly updates and monthly reviews with global teams.
  • Content Organization: Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date repository of materials, including case studies, capabilities, and past proposals.
  • Financial Support: Assist in tracking budgets and financial metrics for business development activities and proposals.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency, contributing to the continuous improvement of internal processes.

New Business Support:

  • Conflict Navigation & Vetting: Partner with Chief Growth Officer and finance to vet new business opportunities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and managing any potential client conflicts of interest.
  • Proposal Development: Assist with RFI development, including content creation, editing, proofreading, and coordination to ensure submissions are aligned with client needs and agency strengths.
  • Research & Market Intelligence: Conduct research to inform proposals, strategic planning, and business development decisions.

EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS:

  • 3-4 years of experience in operations, project management, or business development, ideally within an agency or client services environment.
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, senior leadership, and practice leads.
  • Strong project and time management skills with a focus on accuracy and detail in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to manage quick-turn projects while engaging with senior leaders and maintaining high standards of execution.
  • Interest in business strategy, analytics, and finance with a keen understanding of communications processes and
  • Excellent relationship-building skills, fostering trust and collaboration with internal teams.
  • Proficient in Excel, including managing internal trackers and preparing reports for senior leadership.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, actively participating in cultural initiatives and training opportunities.

You Belong at Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, tuition reimbursement for continued learning, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $40,000 to $85,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome 

Our careers page is designed to be accessible to everyone. If you need any specific accommodations during the application process, feel free to reach out to us at appaccommodations@bursonglobal.com. Please note that this email is for applicants needing special assistance, so we may not be able to reply to other inquiries.

#LI-FB1

ABOUT BURSON:

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-all’s. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry. 

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.


When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it. 

Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
New York, New York
2,552 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future

Similar Jobs

McMaster-Carr Logo McMaster-Carr

Leadership, Strategy, and Operations

eCommerce • Hardware • Logistics • Mobile • Software
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
175K-320K Annually

Adyen Logo Adyen

Compliance Monitoring Officer

Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
4196 Employees

McDonald’s Global Technology Logo McDonald’s Global Technology

Supervisor, Productions Operations

eCommerce • Food • Information Technology • Mobile • Cybersecurity • App development • Big Data Analytics
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
1400 Employees
98K-125K Annually

MetLife Logo MetLife

Implementation Project Leader

Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
Hybrid
Aurora, IL, USA
43000 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Jobba Trade Technologies, Inc. Thumbnail
Software • Professional Services • Productivity • Information Technology • Enterprise Web • Consulting • Cloud
Chicago, IL
45 Employees
InCommodities Thumbnail
Renewable Energy • Machine Learning • Information Technology • Energy • Automation • Analytics
Austin, TX
234 Employees
HERE Technologies Thumbnail
Software • Logistics • Internet of Things • Information Technology • Computer Vision • Automotive • Artificial Intelligence
Amsterdam, NL
6000 Employees
By clicking Apply you agree to share your profile information with the hiring company.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account