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Senior Account Executive, US Growth

Burson
New York, USAfull_timePosted 9 Jun 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who we are:</strong></h3> <p>Burson, part of WPP, 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.</p> <p>WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit <a href="WPP.com">WPP.com</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bursonglobal.com/">bursonglobal.com</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/burson/posts/?feedView=all">LinkedIn</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/burson.global/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p></div><h3><strong>More about the role:</strong></h3> <p>We’re looking for a sharp, strategic Senior Account Executive to join Burson Global’s high‑growth <strong>U.S. Business Development Team</strong>, with a particular focus on supporting the agency’s expanding healthcare momentum. This role is a critical addition designed to help scale and stabilize pipeline operations to allow senior leadership more strategic growth oversight.</p> <p>You’ll own the RFI/RFP process end‑to‑end and play equal parts project manager, writer, and orchestrator—coordinating teams across the agency to create winning proposals. You’ll also take on <strong>meaningful pipeline ownership</strong>, ensuring opportunity data is accurate, current, and actionable. This role is ideal for someone energized by tight deadlines, detail‑driven execution, and the ambition to grow within a best‑in‑class global agency.</p> <p><strong>Team Context &amp; Structure:</strong></p> <p>This role sits within the <strong>Business Development function</strong>, working most closely with senior new business leadership. Day‑to‑day collaboration will include senior leaders across strategy, creative, finance, and account teams.</p> <p>Remote work is fully acceptable, with <strong>New York–based candidates considered a strong plus</strong> given the volume of pitches and client activity center

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