Burson-Marsteller's Public Affairs Practice in New York City seeks a seasoned public relations professional to join and lead the team. We are looking for a candidate with strong new business development skills. Candidate must have experience managing, nurturing and motivating a team. Candidates should be experienced strategists and self-starters with strong media relations, writing and client counseling skills as well as. Skills and background should include directing media campaigns and public sector communications initiatives. Experience in government and politics is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Play a lead role in developing staff. Can include acting as Professor or Coach for a training program and/or serving as a Mentor
- Proactively address staff performance issues
- Act as a Trusted Advisor at the C-Suite level
- Profitably lead at least one major client relationship and/or oversee a portfolio of large client relationships. Develop overall communications programs for these clients
- Profitably identify and/or lead new business efforts to secure significant new business from new or existing clients each year
- Proactively manage client expectations and ensure that all issues impacting client satisfaction are addressed
- Manage the key financial metrics of client relationships, including client contribution and working capital
- Recruit new talent that broadens and deepens our capabilities
- Leverage the resources of WPP/Young & Rubicam Brands while seeking opportunities to grow client relationships into new geographic areas and practice capabilities
- Raise the visibility and enhance the reputation of the firm externally through activities such as published articles and guest speaking engagements
- Where appropriate, take the lead in driving global expertise around a capability, product or methodology
Qualifications
- Provide strategic counsel while taking a long-term perspective
- Maintain an in-depth understanding of the client's business and challenges
- Profitably maintain, grow and develop business, applying an in-depth knowledge of financial and business concepts while meeting the objectives of the client
- Formulate a vision for an area of responsibility that is communicated to employees in a compelling and actionable way
- Lead and manage multiple complex projects, usually cross-border and often cross-network
- Attract, develop and retain talent
- Manage teams and individuals to enable them to perform to their fullest potential. Set clear expectations and demand high performance
- Motivate teams and individuals
- Match the needs of the client to the knowledge/expertise of the team members.
- Quickly and thoroughly diagnose situations, make the tough decisions and implement swift action plans
- Think creatively and strategically
- Resolve conflict and negotiate effectively and tactfully
- 15+ years professional experience in roles of increasing complexity and geographic reach
- Reputation as expert in your field
We offer an extensive benefits package, opportunities for career growth, challenging projects, exposure to interesting clients and a collegial work environment.
To Apply
When applying, please include cover letter, resume and salary requirements. Please apply directly on our website with the following link:
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jdai=362&ji=2399019&sn=I
Or apply directly to Gustavo.Llamas@bm.com
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