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.
More about the role:
Burson, is looking for an Account Director- Digital for our Gurugram location. In this role, you'll manage a diverse client portfolio, drive new business development, and collaborate with senior management to build and empower high-performing teams. Your contributions will be instrumental in upholding our corporate strategy, ensuring exceptional client service, fostering a winning culture, and driving profitability.
As an Account director at BURSON you are responsible for supporting the senior management to contribute to the company’s performance by managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying, and delighting clients, generating new business, and developing strong teams. You are expected to be leader with leadership skills. You are also required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.
Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose built to create value for our clients through reputation.
What you’ll do:
Client Leadership:
- Develop a deep understanding of client businesses, industries, and trends, proactively anticipating challenges and providing strategic counsel.
- Maintain seamless communication between clients and account teams, effectively resolving any misunderstandings.
- Oversee high-quality project implementation within budget and timelines.
Strategic Thinking & Execution:
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, identifying problems and implementing solutions efficiently under pressure.
- Provide support to senior management on crisis management initiatives as needed.
- Cultivate relationships with key media and influencers relevant to client industries.
- Integrate digital and social strategies into integrated communications programs, collaborating with the digital innovations team to develop and execute impactful campaigns.
Business Development & Growth:
- Partner with senior leaders to identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand existing accounts.
- Leverage social media monitoring to uncover and pursue new business leads.
Experience that contributes to success:
- Solid understanding of proposal development, costing, and other agency operations
- 7+ years of relevant experience in digital communications or a related field.
- Proven ability to understand and implement processes, effectively aligning teams to new tasks and workflows.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
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.
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.
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.
