Senior Account Executive, Growth Operations

Senior Account Executive, Growth Operations

THE ROLE:

As the Senior Account Executive, Growth Operations, you will play a key role in managing the operational aspects of the business development process and helping to refine best practices for agency growth. You’ll work closely with internal teams and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives and support the agency’s growth objectives.

THE WORK:

The Growth team is seeking an energetic and passionate individual to join our team of growth drivers. This role offers a dynamic range of responsibilities focused on business development initiatives that support both the team and the agency. Key responsibilities include:

Operations Support:

• Revenue Pipeline Management: Oversee and track the US pipeline, coordinating with practice leads for weekly updates and monthly reviews with global teams.
• Content Organization: Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date repository of materials, including case studies, capabilities, and past proposals.
• Financial Support: Assist in tracking budgets and financial metrics for business development activities and proposals.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency, contributing to the continuous improvement of internal processes.

New Business Support:

• Conflict Navigation & Vetting: Partner with Chief Growth Officer and finance to vet new business opportunities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and managing any potential client conflicts of interest.
• Proposal Development: Assist with RFI development, including content creation, editing, proofreading, and coordination to ensure submissions are aligned with client needs and agency strengths.
• Research & Market Intelligence: Conduct research to inform proposals, strategic planning, and business development decisions.

EXPERIENCE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO SUCCESS:

• 3-4 years of experience in operations, project management, or business development, ideally within an agency or client services environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, senior leadership, and practice leads.
• Strong project and time management skills with a focus on accuracy and detail in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage quick-turn projects while engaging with senior leaders and maintaining high standards of execution.
• Interest in business strategy, analytics, and finance with a keen understanding of communications processes and
• Excellent relationship-building skills, fostering trust and collaboration with internal teams.
• Proficient in Excel, including managing internal trackers and preparing reports for senior leadership.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, actively participating in cultural initiatives and training opportunities.

BURSON PERKS:

• Career growth opportunities through continued education, training & development courses, and Burson's Career Pathing program
• Employee Resource Groups that provide our employees the platform to network, build key leadership skills, gain greater visibility and access to senior leadership, have an impact at Burson and the outside community and accelerate their careers.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and personal days, as well as Summer Fridays. Our Flexible Holiday Policy includes 9 paid holidays inclusive of Juneteenth and World Mental Health Day, with the option to swap out a company holiday for another personally significant day. We also offer paid time off for voting, jury duty, bereavement and school leave. In addition, our offices are closed for Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave to bond with your new child, also inclusive of adoption and foster care
• Wellness benefits including healthcare, vision, dental and pet insurance, as well as free virtual or in-person counselling for mental health.
• 401K Savings and Investment Plans
• Commuter benefits using pre-tax dollars per month to pay for eligible commuting & parking expenses
• WPP Employee Discount Program based on client roster
• More information on benefits can be found Here. 

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $40,000 to $85,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click here for more details: https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome 

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ABOUT BURSON:

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-all’s. 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 races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation and gender 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Burson does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, or ancestry. 

For more information, visit www.bursonglobal.com.