Public Relations Account Manager

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.  

We are looking for experienced bi-lingual Account Managers to join our award-winning teams based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

You will have the opportunity to grow as a communications professional within a global network of subject matter experts and experience and learn a full spectrum of communications skills, working in a fully integrated manner.

Desired Responsibilities + Attributes

As an Account Manager at Burson, you are responsible for the overall development, maintenance, and growth of both the clients and the team. With a focus on strategic counsel, you will work with a team overall strategy and direction for key account/s.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Can Demonstrate

• Providing strategic, crisis communication counsel
• Expanding current client business
• Developing and implement strategic communications programs
• Possesses solid presentation skills, including ability to communicate and sell ideas to prospects and current clients
• Reviews and approves all new business proposals for the team before they are submitted.
• Assists Managing Director and Practice Leader in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Ensures that financial matters for the accounts are handled in a timely manner.
• Shows strong financial accountability by continuously finding ways to improve operating margins, while enhancing our high-performance culture.
• Tracks industry trends and activities and offers new ideas to clients.
• Is proactive with clients to address any issues of dissatisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication or media studies.
• 5+ years of agency experience or equivalent
• Specialized industry knowledge niche and has senior level industry and media contacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment

What The Role Can Offer You

• Access to a global network of specialist communicators working with leading brands.
• The opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry.
• Exposure to globally recognized clients and campaigns centered upon performance and purpose.
• The ability to work alongside a passionate and supportive team
• Joining one of the world’s most respected, award-winning PR agencies
• Our dedicated training academy which provides a breadth of skills enabling our people to take ownership of their career development and become trusted advisors to clients.

Key Benefits

• 22 working days annual leave.
• Option of a paid sabbatical after 7 years’ service
• 1-week remote working option
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced training and career development opportunities

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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.  

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.  

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