About this role
Who we are:
Burson 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.
Burson is part of WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP), the creative transformation company. For more information visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
More about the role:
Burson is looking for an Assistant Manager-Sales for our Gurgaon office. As an Assistant Manager sale, you are expected to understand the concept of selling preferably Media or PR and will be expected to meet revenue targets and work on a portfolio of clients.
Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose built to create value for our clients through reputation.
What you'll do:
- Meeting the sales targets and maintaining a healthy new business pipeline for India and International distribution.
- Accountable for collection of accounts receivable.
- Retention of and upselling to existing clients.
- Ensure that all activities carried out for clients are documented and status reports are submitted.
- Acts as a coach and mentor to junior team members.
- Manage client programs and ensure they are kept within budget.
- Takes part in new business pitches and presentations to new business prospects.
- Effectively delegates tasks and oversees quality implementation.
Experience that contributes to success:
- Graduate or Postgraduate in any stream or professional qualification
- 3-4 years of sales experience in the media/service industry with a can-do attitude and passion for learning.
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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.
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About Burson
Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for our clients through reputation. We reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage for our clients, so they can lead today and far into the future.
What you'll do
- The Assistant Manager - Sales is responsible for meeting sales targets, managing client programs, and ensuring documentation of client activities. They will also coach junior team members and participate in new business pitches.
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