Account Director, Growth & Marketing

Hill & Knowlton; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

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.

Are you a seasoned communications professional looking for a change—perhaps stepping away from account teams while still playing a pivotal role in agency growth? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

At Burson, the business development and marketing team sits at the heart of the agency’s growth and marketing efforts, helping unlock new opportunities and shaping the future of our brand. We are a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to identifying key areas of focus, driving new business, and elevating the Burson brand through inspiring and engaging marketing initiatives.

We thrive on challenges, celebrate successes, and foster an environment where collaboration, innovation, integrity, growth, and impact are at our core.

The Role

As an Account Director/Senior Account Director, you will be a key driver of our agency's success. Leveraging your deep industry knowledge, commercial mindset, and relationship-building skills, you will help identify and secure new opportunities while shaping and executing our agency's marketing efforts.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys the strategic side of agency life—building connections, spotting opportunities, and driving impactful growth, without the day-to-day responsibility of client account management.

What you'll do at Burson

1. Strategic Growth & Partnerships: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, leading the development of compelling proposals and presentations.
2. Relationship Building & Networking: Cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers, attend industry events, and generate leads through meaningful engagement.
3. Marketing & Thought Leadership: Help shape and execute Burson’s marketing strategy, contributing to brand-building initiatives and thought leadership efforts.
4. Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to analyze market trends, develop growth strategies, and position the agency for success.
5. New Business Pitches & Presentations: Lead and support the creation of impactful pitch materials that showcase our expertise and value.

What You’ll Bring

1. Extensive experience in business development, client consultancy, partnership development, or a related field within a communications agency.
2. A strategic mindset with a passion for driving agency growth and impact.
3. A proven track record of identifying opportunities and securing new business.
4. Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
5. A collaborative, team-first approach with an entrepreneurial spirit.

If you’re looking to transition from account management into a role where you can still directly impact the agency’s future we would love to hear from you.

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At Burson, diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values; they are strategic imperatives that fuel our future in an industry built on the art of understanding, connecting and developing relationships. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue and cultivating meaningful experiences that drive innovation and creativity. It also enables our agency to thrive and deliver brilliant work.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will consider applicants regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, family or parental status, neurodiversity, disability status or socio-economic background.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.