Senior Account Manager - Consumer PR

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to develop under the guidance of some of the best in the industry and gain first-hand experience working on high-profile international brands. The Burson Consumer team offers exposure to globally recognised clients and campaigns centred upon performance and purpose, and the ability to work alongside a passionate, diverse, and empathetic supportive team. We’re looking for a talented, creative, strategic, and passionate Senior Account Manager who can offer a skillset across B2B/corporate and consumer remits and campaigns. You should have strong experience working with leading consumer brands, and a deep understanding of how corporate communications can work succinctly with consumer programmes. A passion for what drives consumer behaviour and shapes culture is essential for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Leading teams and client remits


• Managing busy campaign project management and press offices, overseeing and handling reactive and proactive media enquiries


• Strategic client advisory and planning


• Maintaining relationships and building media and influencer contacts to drive client coverage


• Reviewing and developing content


• Generating creative ideas in response to client briefs


• Managing retainers and projects from conception to completion, anticipating challenges and meeting deadlines

Experience That Contributes to Success

• A passion for understanding consumers, culture, and what shapes demand


• Strong experience working on consumer brands across corporate and consumer campaigns


• Passionate about compelling content and working with media, influencers, and KOLs to deliver key content and messages


• A confident client handler with the ability to share counsel


• Ability to drive an account team, encouraging and supporting them on their journey


• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans that align with client business objectives and market trends


• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing budgets, retainers, and identifying opportunities for account growth


• Familiarity with PR measurement tools and a data‑driven approach to demonstrating campaign performance and ROI

Benefits and Work Environment

Burson offers a dynamic environment with 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. The hybrid approach allows teams to be in the office around four days a week; accommodations or flexibility can be discussed with the hiring team during the interview process.