Account Director - Brands (Public Relations)

Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, 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. WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram. More about the role: Burson, is looking to hire an Acoount Director to join our Brands, Sports & Entertainment client servicing team for Gurugram location. As an Account Director at Burson, you are responsible for playing a greater role in managing and leading teams with revenue targets, contributing to the company’s performance by managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying, and delighting clients, generating new business, and developing strong teams. You are required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability. The Brands, Sports & Entertainment practice comprises a team of specialised communications professionals that delivers integrated campaigns across FMCG, Lifestyle and luxury brands, Hospitality, F&B, Retail, Entertainment & Sports, the team builds brands that enhance reputation, create culture and influence consumer behavior. What you'll do: Client Service: Oversee a significant portfolio of clients and demonstrate the ability to profitably grow clients and build long term relationships. Be a knowledge leader and trusted advisor for clients and their go-to source for insights critical to their business; understand the trends and issues that impact brands, including media, business, political and cultural. Provide strategic counsel to clients and resolve major concerns in order to achieve outstanding results with a long-term perspective. Manage and motivate account teams to deliver superior client service and creative groundbreaking plans and concepts by ensuring they are equipped with the right resources, tools, and training. Timely Decision Making – The ability to identify a problem and find solutions. Makes decisions in a timely manner, using available information and under tight deadlines. Own high-level media relationships that result in strategic media outcomes.