Account Director

Brandwatch

At Cision, we believe in empowering every individual to make an impact. Here, your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your unique perspective fuels our collective success. As part of our global team, you'll thrive in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, all while making meaningful contributions to the brands we accelerate.    Join us in shaping the future of communication and building authentic connections that matter. Whether you're solving complex problems or driving bold innovations, your growth is our success, and together, we’ll create the conversations of tomorrow.    Empower your impact at Cision. Be seen, be understood, be you.    The role As an Account Director, you will drive revenue growth within the Strategic Account Management team, managing a growing portfolio of Cision and Brandwatch’s most important clients. You will take ownership of a defined territory, working towards agreed revenue and performance targets while building long-term, strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. Your focus will be on revenue retention, identifying and delivering upsell and cross-sell opportunities, and maximising account value across your portfolio. You will proactively identify growth opportunities, mitigate risk, and ensure clients are deriving maximum value from our solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor, leveraging data, insights, and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships, drive commercial success, and contribute to the overall growth of the business. Duties and responsibilities The role is defined, but not limited to, the following: * Meet or exceed monthly and annual revenue targets across the full Cision and Brandwatch portfolio (Media Analysis, Monitoring, Database, Insights, Social and Professional Services) within Strategic Accounts. * Develop and execute a clear territory sales plan. * Maintain a proactive, high-contact approach with clients. * Identify and drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities across your portfolio. * Build and implement account plans aligned to client needs, budget and growth potential. * Forecast revenue accurately and proactively address potential shortfalls. * Take full ownership of territory performance including planning, pipeline management and analysis. * Act as a key contributor to the UK Account Management team, bringing energy, focus and commercial drive. * Develop strong knowledge of Cision and Brandwatch products and the competitive landscape. * Collaborate with Marketing, Events, Operations, Client Services and Product to drive client satisfaction and growth. * Provide structured feedback to Product teams based on client needs and market trends. * Ensure effective and consistent use of CRM to maintain accurate forecasting and visibility. Essential Skills and Experience * Proven track record of exceeding revenue and performance targets. * Strong ability to communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels. * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers. * Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach. * Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering value. * Effective negotiation skills with a commercial approach. * Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving outcomes. What We Offer  Upon joining Cision, you will immediately have access to a range of benefits that are fully or partially funded by the company and form part of your overall benefits package. These benefits include: * Cision Group Personal Pension Scheme * Life Assurance * Healthcare cash plan * Dental Insurance * Private Medical Insurance (For directors and above only) * Gym Subsidy * Cycle to Work * Discounted Dining * Virtual GP * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) * Eye Care Test * Cision Global Charitable Giving Program * BenefitHub (Retail discounts)   If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please note that for this role, we are only able to consider candidates who are already based in the country of employment. #LI-FR1 #LI-Remote   Cision is the global leader in consumer and media intelligence, engagement, and communication solutions. We equip PR and corporate communications, marketing, and social media professionals with the tools they need to excel in today's data driven world. Our deep expertise, exclusive data partnerships, and award-winning products, including CisionOne, Brandwatch, and PR Newswire, enable over 75,000 companies and organizations, including 84% of the Fortune 500, to see and be seen, understand and be understood by the audiences that matter most to them.   Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long-term success. Cision is proud to have joined more than 600 companies in signing the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ pledge and named a “Top Diversity Employer” for 2021 by DiversityJobs.com.   Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected statuses.   Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com Cision, Inc. "the Company" only communicates with candidates and extends job offers through direct channels, not third parties. Please review our Global Candidate Data Privacy Statement to learn about Cision’s commitment to protecting personal data collected during the hiring process.

Brunswick Group

OPPORTUNITY Brunswick is seeking an Account Director to join our Tokyo office to help domestic and international clients navigate financial, crisis and corporate communications. Account Directors produce high quality advisory documents demonstrating a deep understanding of clients and issues. You will regularly be providing advice and analysis to clients, and developing an advisory voice informed by research, experience and awareness of market trends and events. You will manage some key workstreams as well as guiding Executives and Assistants on accounts. As an Account Director, you will also begin to develop a network and build relationships with clients, media, advisers, Brunswick colleagues and other stakeholders. You will work to develop your media-handling skills and have a good understanding of Brunswick’s different sectors and specialist offers and how to connect them with clients as part of our one-firm offering. ABOUT THE ROLE * Deliver media, political, regulatory and market analysis to clients, with intelligent insight and recommendations informed by data, analysis and experience. * Manage the development of high-quality client documents, playing a key role in drafting, proofing, editing and version control, along with seamless project management of client workstreams. * Guide Executives and Assistants in effectively supporting accounts. * Develop a solid understanding of different sectors and specialist offers. * Ensure all logistics for client meetings and events are executed smoothly and manage upwards to ensure Brunswick delivers on time and above expectation. * Support on new business efforts and participate in pitch preparation. * Begin to develop an advisory voice informed by research, experience and awareness of market trends and events. * Nurture a network amongst peers inside and outside the firm, providing valuable insight for the firm and for clients. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * Highly knowledgeable on business issues and current affairs; up to date on international trends, issues, commentators and debates, particularly as it relates to financial services and corporate organisations. * Fluent spoken and written English and Japanese (native level Japanese preferred) * Strong written English * An understanding of business, finance, and politics, with a genuine interest in communications. * Able to demonstrate excellent written research and analysis for business audiences; must be able to synthesize large amounts of information across numerous sources in a timely but thoughtful manner. * Proven project management experience, with the ability to oversee multiple fast-moving workstreams at any one time. * A dynamic self-starter with a strong work ethic. * High level of attention to detail and an intellectually rigorous, client-service attitude. * An experienced team-worker who prefers to work in a collegiate way. * Passionate to work in an international environment, strengthening Japan’s global engagement.   WHY JOIN US Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of  employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development. OUR BENEFITS * Annual Discretionary Bonus: Based on company and individual performance. * Complimentary daily meals and refreshments — Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and unlimited all-day coffee and snacks, all provided in our on-site canteen and café. * Generous Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional day for your birthday. * Family Leave Policies: Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption leave. * Employee Assistance Programme: Support for your wellbeing. * Headspace Membership: Access to mindfulness and meditation resources. * Training Sessions: Lunch & Learn opportunities. * Social Activities: Regular social, cultural, and charitable events.   ABOUT BRUNSWICK Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.  Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity. Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.    Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.

Nucleus Global

About Nucleus Global Nucleus Global is a leading global medical communications group dedicated to delivering innovative scientific and healthcare communications that improve patient outcomes. As part of Inizio Medical, we partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organisations worldwide to create meaningful engagement through scientific excellence, strategic thinking, and creative innovation. We are looking for an experienced Account Director to join our growing Medical Affairs team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic client leader who is passionate about advancing scientific exchange and helping clients achieve their Medical Affairs objectives.   About the role As an Account Director within our Medical Affairs team, you will act as a strategic partner to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, leading the development and delivery of impactful Medical Affairs programs across a range of therapy areas. You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing strategic counsel, and overseeing programs that support scientific exchange, stakeholder engagement, medical education, advisory boards, congress activities, and broader Medical Affairs objectives.   The role would suit an experienced client services professional with a strong Medical Affairs background who enjoys leading teams, developing client partnerships, and identifying opportunities for growth. You will work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team alongside scientific, engagement, creative, and digital specialists, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality programs while contributing to the continued growth and success of the Medical Affairs offering at Nucleus Global.   To succeed you will have: * Bachelor’s degree, preferably in life sciences (advanced degree, preferred) * Previous experience working in a medical communications environment, particularly across global Medical Affairs * A strong strategic and leadership background * A proven track record of exceptional staff, project and client management experience * Excellent project management skills and be comfortable leading on client facing projects on dynamic accounts while meeting client and group objectives. * Line management experience * Experience supporting products across pre-launch, launch, and lifecycle management * Strong therapy area experience. * Excellent financial understanding with experience of budgeting and forecasting. * A flair for working well within a team with strong written and verbal communication skills     Benefits: * Health coverage * Retirement * PTO In addition to a great benefits package, we are happy to talk flexible working. We are also known for our friendly and informal working environment with Friday socials across our offices, regular wellbeing weeks, and Town Hall events. We offer excellent opportunities for career and personal development, including opportunities to transfer your skills to our other offices around the world.   Our Pledge At Nucleus Global, we are committed to encouraging a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where everyone can bring each facet of themselves to work each day. We believe that strength in diversity and inclusivity is a driver of our success. Nucleus Global is not accepting unsolicited résumés from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all résumés submitted by search firms to any employee of Nucleus Global and its affiliated companies by email, the Internet or in any form — without a current signed fee agreement for that position (as authorised by the Recruitment Manager) — will be deemed the sole property of Nucleus Global, and no fee will be paid in the event you are hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Nucleus Global is part of Inizio Medical. Inizio is a strategic partner for health and life sciences with a full suite of medical, marketing, advisory and engagement services.   The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. This range may differ based on your experience and skill set, geographic location, and cost of living considerations. We consider compensation more than just a base salary – that’s why we also offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. Compensation $110,000—$140,000 USD Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.