More About The Role We're on the lookout for an experienced Account Director to join our Corporate team at Burson, leading a portfolio of B2B tech clients while playing a key role in driving new business and growth across the agency.This is a senior, client‐facing role suited to someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, reputation, and commercial impact. You'll lead complex corporate accounts, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and bring a sharp understanding of how communications drives business outcomes in the B2B and technology space.Alongside leading day‐to‐day client strategy, you'll play a critical role in new business – from shaping pitch strategy and narratives through to identifying opportunities and converting growth.You'll be part of a high‐performing corporate team, working across integrated campaigns that span earned media, executive profiling, issues and reputation management, and strategic advisory, with exposure to some of the most dynamic and fast‐evolving sectors.What You'll DoLead end‐to‐end client strategy and delivery across B2B tech and corporate accountsAct as a senior trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic counsel on reputation, positioning, and communications approachDrive new business efforts, including pitch development, narrative creation, and identifying growth opportunities within existing and new clientsOversee integrated campaigns spanning media, digital, thought leadership, and executive visibilityMentor and lead junior team members, uplifting capability and ensuring high‐quality outputBuild and maintain strong senior media relationships, particularly across business and technology pressContribute to agency‐wide thinking, bringing forward ideas that align to Burson's growth prioritiesEnsure strong commercial management across accounts, including forecasting, resourcing, and delivery against KPIExperience that Contributes to SuccessSignificant experience in corporate communications / PR, ideally at Account Director level or equivalentStrong background in B2B and/or technology clients (essential)Proven experience leading client strategy and managing senior stakeholdersDemonstrated success in new business – including contributing to and winning pitchesStrong understanding of the corporate and media landscape, including business, tech, and policy environmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to shape compelling narrativesConfident team leader with experience mentoring and developing junior talentCommercially minded, with an understanding of account growth and revenue driversAdvantageous ExperienceIssues & crisisData & intelligence (including AI / digital)Strategy & advisorySocial & influence (from a corporate lens)Benefits At Burson, we invest in our people and offer robust benefits and people programs to support growth, development and well‐being.Professional development opportunitiesMentorship programs with industry leadersVibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovationPackages designed to reward and retain top talent#J-18808-Ljbffr