Burson | Account Manager, Japan

The role

As an Account Manager at Burson, you will manage day-to-day client relationships and integrated communication programs. You will also coach junior team members and help with new business and budgets.

What you will do

• Stay current on clients' businesses, industries and competitors and develop strategic integrated communications programs
• Act as day-to-day client leader and key contact, counselor and strategic thinker
• Oversee quality implementation for one or a group of accounts within time and budget
• Coach and mentor junior team members and delegate tasks with clarity
• Support senior leaders in identifying new business opportunities and proposals
• Maintain relationships with journalists, bloggers and media who cover client industries
• Help develop media strategies, pitch letters and digital media strategy implementation
• Record time in Maconomy, submit budget and status reports, and manage vendor relationships and invoicing
• Follow agency procedures for client budgets, billing rates and contract approval
• Act as a brand ambassador and help recruit top talent

Required qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including Q&A, key messages, holding statements and press releases
• Ability to support senior managers and leaders in resolving client issues
• Knowledge of social media channels, trends and analytics tools
• Adherence to confidentiality, disclosure agreements and code of ethics/conduct

About the company

Burson, part of WPP, is a global communications leader that helps brands redefine reputation as a competitive advantage. WPP works with the world's most valuable brands across 100+ markets.