Consumer PR Senior Account Executive - Burson

Bursonglobalcareers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship programs with industryLeaD

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Burson UK, part of WPP, is seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to join our busy team. You will work across a client portfolio including Warburtons and Nestlé, bringing FMCG, luxury and travel expertise and a passion for storytelling.

You’ll deliver excellent client service, manage campaigns and coordinate with influencers, reporting into client leads and collaborating within a large team to achieve strong results.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, Luxury & Travel sectors.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a large team and report to client leads.

Responsibilities

• Excellent client service and management.
• Ability to operate within a large team, manage upwards and report into client leads.
• Delivery of projects and campaigns in line with budgets, ROI and results.
• Deep media relations and press office experience.
• Sound experience working with talent and influencers.
• Imaginative writing skills.
• Passion for producing quality work with great attention to detail.

Skills

Client service

Media relations

Influencer coordination

Storytelling/writing

Campaign management

Job description

Who we are:

Burson, part of WPP, 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.

WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company - powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com

For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .

More about the role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Account Executive to join our busy team. The successful candidate will work across a client portfolio including Warburtons and Nestle, therefore FMCG, Food & Drinks experience is ideal. The role is perfect for someone who is culturally connected, follows the latest trends and has a passion for storytelling. In addition, experience on clients targeting high net worth individuals would be preferrable for the luxury & travel side of the portfolio including clients such as Riverstone living and Avis First

What you'll do:

• Excellent client service and management
• Ability to operate within a large team, manage upwards and report into client leads.
• Delivery of projects and campaigns in line with budgets, ROI and results
• Deep media relations and press office experience
• Solid experience working with talent and influencers
• Imaginative writing skills
• Passion for producing quality work with great attention to detail
• Proficient in finance management

Experience that contributes to success:

• Understanding of FMCG, Luxury & Travel.
• Commercial Acumen
• Creative Collaboration
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Influencer & Talent Co-ordination
• Press & Social Media Awareness

Burson UK was named Cannes Lions Agency of the year 2026!

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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.