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Are you a seasoned communications professional looking for a change—perhaps stepping away from account teams while still playing a pivotal role in agency growth? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
At Burson, the business development and marketing team sits at the heart of the agency’s growth and marketing efforts, helping unlock new opportunities and shaping the future of our brand. We are a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to identifying key areas of focus, driving new business, and elevating the Burson brand through inspiring and engaging marketing initiatives.
We thrive on challenges, celebrate successes, and foster an environment where collaboration, innovation, integrity, growth, and impact are at our core.
More about the role:As an Associate Director, you will be a key driver of our agency's success. Leveraging your deep industry knowledge, commercial mindset, and relationship-building skills, you will help identify and secure new opportunities while shaping and executing our agency's marketing efforts.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys the strategic side of agency life—building connections, spotting opportunities, and driving impactful growth, without the day-to-day responsibility of client account management.
What you'll do:Strategic Growth & Partnerships: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities, leading the development of compelling proposals and presentations.
Relationship Building & Networking: Cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers, attend industry events, and generate leads through meaningful engagement.
Marketing & Thought Leadership: Help shape and execute Burson’s marketing strategy, contributing to brand-building initiatives and thought leadership efforts.
Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to analyse market trends, develop growth strategies, and position the agency for success.
New Business Pitches & Presentations: Lead and support the creation of impactful pitch materials that showcase our expertise and value.
Extensive experience in business development, client consultancy, partnership development, or a related field within a communications agency.
A strategic mindset with a passion for driving agency growth and impact.
A proven track record of identifying opportunities and securing new business.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
A collaborative, team-first approach with an entrepreneurial spirit.
If you’re looking to transition from account management into a role where you can still directly impact the agency’s future we would love to hear from you.
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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.
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