Senior Account Executive - Consumer

Senior Account Executive - Consumer at Burson

Location: Dubai, UAE • Level: Mid Senior • Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships and consistently demonstrating high quality client service.
• Proactively identify client needs and develop strategic recommendations to achieve their communication goals and build their brand.
• Build and cultivate media and influencer contacts across the consumer, hospitality, luxury, travel, fashion and lifestyle space; write media and influencer plans, pitch compelling stories and manage media and influencers at launches and events.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, successfully juggling and executing multiple client events and initiatives simultaneously.
• Produce high quality written content across different media and communication channels, aligned to client values.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team, proactively seeking guidance and support from senior colleagues when needed.
• Stay informed and trained on AI, exploring how it can be used within your role while adhering to WPP guidelines and best practices.

Qualifications

• Creative flair with a passion for storytelling through media and influencers.
• Strong understanding of the media and influencer landscape, with experience in consumer, hospitality, travel, fashion, luxury and lifestyle sectors.
• Proven track record of supporting client accounts, strong project management, and contributing to overall client success.
• Ambitious, team spirit, ready to lead by example and be part of a successful, fun and energetic team.
• UAE experience (ideally Dubai) within the relevant sectors.
• Bilingual proficiency.

What We Offer

Burson provides a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues can grow through professional development, mentorship, and a vibrant, inclusive culture focused on creativity and collaboration.