Account Manager- The Outstanding Speakers Bureau (TOSB), India

What you'll do

Client Service: Ability to draft high quality and complex materials with minimal assistance. Develops and reviews materials (e.g., social media posts, creatives) and ensures Burson quality standards are upheld. Drafts materials on complex issues (e.g., blog posts) Drafts Case Studies Develops strong rapport with influencers/bloggers and identifies news angles and opportunities to meet their needs. Keeps abreast of the latest developments in social media and leverages social media to develop integrated client campaigns. Online Media monitoring for crisis and issues clients Business Development: Be an active listener during client meetings. Every client meeting can lead to opportunities to grow existing relationships. Stay updated on social media and other channels for opportunities and convey them to the senior team members for possible new business opportunities. Assist the senior members in developing case studies and new business proposals. Talent Management: Coach and mentor junior team members and help them grow within the organization and are able to add value to the client and the team. Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that engages all individuals without bias and demonstrate flexibility in a changing work environment. Provide on the job training to new team members on day-to-day tasks, delegate tasks to junior team members with clarity and oversee quality implementation within specified timelines. Provide continuous constructive feedback, keep immediate superiors briefed on team member performance ensuring recognition of good performance and resolution of concerns in a timely manner. Financial Management: Ensure all marketing activities are properly documented and budget and status reports are submitted. Follow agency procedures for client budgets, budget tracking, contract approval and billing rates and allocate resources for agency profitability. Manage vendor relationships, costs, and invoicing. Agency Responsibilities: Use Burson’s intranet and resources; keep your profile updated. Adhere to Burson’s confidentiality and disclosure agreements and code of ethics/conduct. Experience that contributes to success: Graduate with 4 - 5 years of work experience and have a good background in marketing,client servicing, operations and sales. Any experience working in a Speaker Bureau will be a 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 we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's 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. When you click the "Submit Application" button below, this will send any information you add below to Burson. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our   Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.