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. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
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As a Senior Account Executive, you will take on greater responsibility for managing critical projects, and ensuring the smooth running of accounts. You will demonstrate strong written skills, proactivity, autonomy and a commitment to high-quality client service in all that you do.
What you'll do:- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships effectively, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality client service.
- Proactively identify client needs and develop strategic recommendations to achieve their communication goals.
- Build and develop solid media contacts, write media plans, pitch informed stories and finding relevant news hooks to meet client KPI’s.
- Demonstrate strong writing skills across different media/communication methods, all to a very high standard, demonstrating an understanding of the differences in style, tone and content.
- Strong understanding of administrative and financial functions of account handling and demonstrate awareness of client budgetary implications.
- Understand commercial aspects of managing client accounts and support senior team on making accounts profitable.
- Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, proactively seeking guidance and support from senior colleagues.
- Stay informed and educated on AI training; explore how AI can be utilized in your role, adhering to WPP guidelines and best practices.
- Creative flair with a passion for storytelling across channels and a strong understanding of the media landscape
- Proven track record of successfully supporting client accounts and contributing to campaigns.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and diligence no matter the task
- Ambition, with a true team spirit, ready to lead by example alongside a desire to be part of a successful and energetic team
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English; Arabic is highly advantageous.
- Strong presentation skills, delivering ideas with confidence and impact to clients, media and internally within Burson
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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, 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.
At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. 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 backgrounds and 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.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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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
