Account Manager / Senior Account Manager - 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 for a Public Relations Manager / Senior Manager – Brands to join our Gurugram office. The role will be part of our Brands, Sports & Entertainment practice, a team of specialised communications professionals delivering integrated campaigns across FMCG, lifestyle and luxury, hospitality, F&B, retail, entertainment, and sports. The team works at the intersection of brands, culture, and communications - building and strengthening brands through impactful storytelling and integrated campaigns that enhance reputation, shape culture, and influence consumer behaviour. As a Public Relations Manager, you are expected to support day-to-day client activities and provide guidance to junior team members through ongoing counsel and effective delegation. You will contribute to Burson’s performance by managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying, and delighting clients, helping, generate new business and growing existing accounts. You are required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability. What you'll do: CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Client Service: Stay current on your clients’ businesses, industries and competitors and use your knowledge to develop comprehensive, strategic, and integrated communications programs that complement the client’s business objectives and deliver results. Act as a day-to-day client leader and maintain a clear and consistent communication channel between the client and the account team. Be actively involved and oversee quality implementation for one or a group of accounts within time and budget constraints. Manage client relationships and be the client’s key contact, counselor, and strategic thinker. Timely Decision Making – The ability to identify a problem and find solutions.