Having a passion for enterprise tech, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure is essential for this role as you will be leading accounts for some of the world’s most influential B2B technology leaders. Whether navigating telecoms infrastructure, wireless innovation, data center services, or global IT consulting, as we progress into a new era defined by advancements in AI, cloud, and connectivity, it’s crucial we continue to turn complex B2B technology stories into compelling, human-first narratives.

What you'll do:

• Acting as a trusted senior advisor to clients, directing strategy with vision, adding value, and helping clients achieve business objectives
• Owning senior client relationships, understanding their industry, business goals, challenges, and competitive landscape
• Overseeing campaign delivery, from executive positioning and thought leadership to high-level business and trade media relations
• Driving organic account growth, contributing to proposal development, and participating in new business pitches
• Leading, motivating, and mentoring team members, supporting career development, and managing team resourcing
• Managing account P&L, fee recommendations, budget monitoring, revenue forecasting, over-servicing levels, and staff allocation
• Partnering with intelligence analysts and strategists to ensure data, analytics, and AI tools are embedded into client strategies

Experience that contributes to success:

• Proven experience operating at Senior Account Director level within a B2B technology PR agency
• Deep experience in the B2B tech, telecoms, enterprise software, or digital infrastructure sectors
• Strong commercial skills, including budget oversight, revenue forecasting, and team resourcing
• Excellent client management skills with a track record as a trusted advisor to senior executive stakeholders
• Leadership skills with a passion for mentoring junior staff and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture
• A senior storyteller and media strategist who knows how to craft compelling business narratives for business, trade, and national media
• Ability to step into a high-profile account portfolio on a 12-month maternity cover and deliver immediate strategic impact

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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.

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