WPP

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Burson | Account Manager, Japan

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Job Summary

Lead day-to-day client activities for integrated communications programs, serving as the key contact, counselor, and strategic thinker. Stay current on clients’ industries and develop comprehensive plans that deliver results, while creating ideas using Burson tools like Creative Catalyst Network and Digital Catalyst cards. Oversee quality implementation, support media relations and digital media strategy, and help grow accounts and new business under senior leadership.

Location: Tokyo

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Customer Success & Account Management

Key Responsibilities

•Manage client relationships and act as the day-to-day client leader and key contact between the client and account team.
•Develop comprehensive integrated communications programs that complement client business objectives and deliver results.
•Oversee quality implementation for one or more accounts within time and budget constraints.
•Maintain media and journalist relationships and help develop media strategies, pitch letters, and responses to media queries.
•Support talent management by coaching and mentoring junior team members, providing on-the-job training, and delegating tasks with clear oversight.

Key Requirements

•Stay current on clients’ businesses, industries, and competitors to develop strategic integrated communications programs aligned to client objectives.
•Provide strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparing materials such as Q&A, key messages, holding statements, and press releases.
•Be proactive with new business opportunities and brainstorms, taking ownership of portions of proposals under directors’ guidance.
•Coach and mentor junior team members, delegate day-to-day tasks clearly, and oversee quality implementation within timelines.
•Record time in Maconomy and support budget/status reporting, including tracking client budgets and invoicing.

Skills:CommunicationRelationship managementStrategic thinkingQuality managementCoachingMentoringInclusivityBudget trackingVendor managementClient satisfaction

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Creative Catalyst NetworkDigital Catalyst cardsMaconomyBurson intranetSocial mediaAnalytical tools

Company Brief

WPP

Global marketing and communications services group offering advertising, media investment management, branding, public relations, and digital services to multinational clients across industries.

Industry: Advertising Media Groups

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Founded: 1971

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