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Job Description
Who we are:
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams industryleading 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.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal and follow us on LinkedIn andInstagram.
THE ROLE
Job Title: Account Manager
Practice: Client Services
Reporting to: Account Director
Location: Johannesburg South Africa
As an Account Manager you will play a pivotal role in managing client relationships implementing communication strategies and ensuring the seamless of campaigns. Reporting to the Account Directors you will act as a trusted partner to clients demonstrating strong project management skills fostering excellent client and team relationships and mentoring junior colleagues.
This role requires a blend of strategic thinking creativity and commercial acumen. You will contribute to the development of integrated communication plans oversee daytoday account activities and ensure that all deliverables meet the highest standards.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with midlevel clients acting as their primary point of contact and advisor.
- Develop and implement communication strategies that align with client objectives and business goals.
- Write compelling project proposals campaign plans press releases case studies articles thought leadership pieces and reports tailored to client needs.
- Proactively manage on and offline media opportunities to ensure impactful coverage for clients.
- Monitor media coverage industry trends and competitor activity to provide actionable insights and recommendations to clients.
- Oversee multiple client projects ensuring timely delivery highquality outputs and adherence to budgets.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including intelligence analysts and strategists to integrate datadriven insights into broader campaigns.
- Ensure consistent reporting and communication with clients delivering clear updates on progress results and next steps.
EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS:
- Proven experience in account management within public relations communications or marketing with a strong track record of delivering results.
- Expertise in developing and executing integrated campaigns across corporate businesstobusiness and stakeholder audiences.
- Deep understanding of the media landscape including traditional digital and social platforms and the ability to leverage these channels effectively.
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to craft clear engaging and professional content such as press releases articles thought leadership pieces and client reports.
- Strong project management capabilities including overseeing timelines workflows budgets and resource allocation to ensure seamless .
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with editors journalists and media representatives to maximise coverage opportunities for clients.
- Commercial acumen including experience in budgeting forecasting and identifying growth opportunities within accounts.
- Leadership qualities including mentoring junior colleagues fostering collaboration and contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.
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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 todays 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 were an agency of learnitalls. We recognize that the things we do best creativity and communications require a level of nuanced understanding. Thats why its imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we cant 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 viewyour talentis what makes you a #BursonPerson and its how we deliver exceptional results for our clients together.
We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve 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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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
