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Account Manager - E&I
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Who we are:
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.
Account Manager – Energy & Industrials – Burson
Location: Dubai or Abu Dhabi, UAE
Who we are:
Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialised 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 operates under WPP (NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. Learn more at www.bursonglobal.com.
More about the role
We are seeking a driven and experienced Account Manager to join our dynamic Energy & Industrials team. In this pivotal role, you will be the day-to-day champion for our clients across the energy, industrials, and sustainability sectors. You'll be instrumental in developing and executing impactful communications strategies, providing expert counsel, and driving media engagement to achieve tangible business outcomes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
What you’ll do:
- Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for a portfolio of clients across the Energy, Industrials, and Sustainability sectors.
- Oversee and manage account activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Contribute to and implement integrated corporate communications strategies, ensuring clear business messaging and alignment with client objectives.
- Lead the placement and written development of high-impact thought leadership content, including op-eds and articles.
- Lead a comprehensive media relations activity, encompassing building media lists, proactive pitching, and journalist engagement.
- Actively mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring excellence in deliverables.
- Navigate and thrive in a client-servicing environment, efficiently managing multiple priorities and complex campaigns simultaneously.
- Build your knowledge and expertise in client-related sectors, proactively learning about latest developments, opportunities, and challenges that your clients may face
Experience that contributes to success
- Proven track record in communications, preferably supporting clients within renewable energy, sustainability, industrials, or technology sectors.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in communications and media relations, ideally from an agency background.
- Prior experience at an experienced Senior Account Executive (SAE) or Account Manager (AM) level is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated strong capabilities as a corporate communications and media relations operator, with a keen understanding of the evolving media landscape.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, diverse client needs, and high-volume workloads effectively.
- A natural ability to build strong client relationships and provide confident, informed counsel.
- Proficiency in developing and executing B2B and Corporate communication strategies that drive measurable results.
- Bi-lingual (Arabic) preferred
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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 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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