Account Director

Account Director /Senior Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs Practice, Belgium - Burson Burson Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Account Director /Senior Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs Practice, Belgium - Burson role at Burson Account Director /Senior Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs Practice, Belgium - Burson Burson Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Account Director /Senior Account Director, Corporate & Public Affairs Practice, Belgium - Burson role at Burson Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Who We AreBurson 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. Who We AreBurson 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.Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.More About The RoleWe are looking for an experienced consultant to join our Corporate & Public Affairs team in Brussels, creating effective communication strategies for international clients across sectors and issues. This role reports to the Head of Corporate & Public Affairs and will be a senior member of the Corporate and Public Affairs team, managing junior colleagues and helping secure new business.This is an exciting opportunity to develop and implement impactful and integrated multi-market, multi-channel campaigns influencing debate on key issues of our time and driving our clients’ reputation and business outcomes. You will work with Burson’s Digital & Innovation team to provide best-in-market insights as well as the Creative & Content team to bring campaigns to life. You will build and deliver messaging and narratives, content and publishing plans, media and stakeholder strategies, executive training programmes, and crisis and issues management.If you love bringing creative problem-solving to a variety of projects, clients and topics, this role is for youWhat You'll DoLead and manage client relationships, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. Develop and implement creative, integrated communication strategies that align with clients' goals. Through well-developed communication and issue management expertise, actively broaden the client discussion, by challenging and exploring potential areas of need and opportunity. Challenge the thinking of teams and clients to deliver insightful, original, and actionable strategic communications advice. Mix communications and public affairs strategies in campaign development to ensure a holistic approach. Drive new business development efforts, identifying potential opportunities and building strong relationships with prospective clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of projects. Foster a culture of curiosity, encouraging team members to explore new ideas and approaches within and beyond the realm of public affairs. Experience That Contributes To SuccessDemonstrated expertise in strategic communications, policy communications, corporate communications, issues management and stakeholder engagement – ideally within an agency or in a client-facing role. Exceptional client management skills, with a focus on delivering outstanding service. Experience of applying creative thinking and integrated strategies to help clients advance their business objectives. Ability to use innovative ways to advance and protect corporate reputation, manage issues, and support organisations navigating change. Strong understanding of integrated communications and how to leverage various channels (online and offline) for maximum impact. Superior presentation and writing skills. Experience working on EU affairs is a plus, with good relationships in the influencer and media landscape in Brussels and beyond. Familiarity with integrated multi-channel communication campaigns is a plus. Excellent leadership and team management skills. An open, flexible, additive attitude. Enthusiasm about challenging and being challenged. Native or near-native level English. Other European languages are a plus. You Belong At BursonOur 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. 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