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Senior Account Manager - Energy And Industrials

TALENTMATEAbu Dhabi, UAE3 weeks agoMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

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Client Relationship ManagementSales StrategyBusiness Development

About This Role

Job Description

****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.

Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company.

For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Senior Account Manager – Energy & Industrials – Burson

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 looking for a skilled Senior Account Manager to join our leading Energy & Industrials Communications team.

In this role, you will lead a team to oversee key client relationships, provide solid counsel and drive well-crafted communications plans across the energy, industrials, and sustainability sectors.

You will be instrumental in delivering communication strategies and campaigns, shaping narratives, and contributing to client’s business goals through communications within a talented and passionate team.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee and manage a portfolio of high-profile clients within the Energy, Industrials, and Sustainability sectors to ensure the highest standards of project delivery, timeline management, and budget management.
  • Contribute to and implement integrated corporate communications strategies, ensuring clear business messaging and alignment with client objectives.
  • Work with senior colleagues to provide solid counsel to clients on reputation management, complex crisis communications, and C-suite thought leadership.
  • Spearhead the written development and placement of high-impact thought leadership content, including executive op-eds, articles, and research reports.
  • Oversee and manage comprehensive media relations activity, including pitching, executive profiling, and handling media interactions.
  • Serve as a key leader within the team, actively mentoring, developing, and overseeing the work of junior account team members.
  • Contribute to new business development efforts, leveraging sector expertise to contribute to strategic and creative proposals for new clients.
  • 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 experience (5+ years) in communications and media relations, with exposure to the energy, industrials, renewables, sustainability, or technology sectors.
  • Demonstrates experience operating at an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager level or equivalent, preferably within a fast-paced agency environment.
  • Proven expertise in developing and executing complex Corporate and B2B communications programs with tangible, impactful results.
  • A strong track record in client and issues management, providing calm and effective counsel to senior clients.
  • Exceptional media relations capabilities, including a deep network of contacts and an effective approach to media engagement and thought leadership.
  • Outstanding leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire, guide, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Superior organizational abilities, adept at managing multiple complex client projects and delivering under pressure in a high-volume setting.
  • Bi-lingual (Arabic) is a significant plus

****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 were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection.

Thats 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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Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: https://www.bursonglobal.com/ Job Function: Business Development Company Industry/

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