Senior Account Manager - PR (Corporate-B2B)

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum.  At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. About the Company   We are a leading global communications marketing firm helping business and organisations evolve, promote, and protect their brands and reputations. We are independent and family owned, which allows us the freedom to deliver original thinking and invest in our clients.  We have deep expertise and advise on consumer trends, research, analytics and insights, corporate reputation, health, technology, capital markets, crisis, energy, and government affairs.   About the Team   We are India’s leading Corporate Reputation team.  We create commercial value by delivering campaigns and advisory work for companies and brands that operate in the full glare of the public spotlight and whose reputations shape their businesses.   We have deep industry expertise and advise on integrated media strategy, digital and content production, crisis planning & response, litigation & legal affairs, employee engagement & advocacy, research & analytics, capital markets and government affairs.   The team drives all areas of corporate reputation and includes former journalists, senior in-house practitioners, government advisors and industry specialists as well as dedicated sector experts.   We take pride in delivering exceptional work for our clients but, at our core, we are a non-hierarchical team who like to spend time together in and out of the office.  We are relentlessly collaborative, and supported by leadership who champion and celebrate our collective achievements   The role   We are looking for an ambitious, proactive, and motivated individual with solid B2B PR agency experience, able to lead day-to-day management of accounts. The Senior Account Manager role requires a candidate capable of driving every aspect of creating and implementing client communications programmes, developing and implementing media and stakeholder strategy, as well as assisting with overall financial management – forecasting, hours allocation for team members, project and plan budgeting, and managing service levels.   The candidate will be responsible for overseeing quality and operational performance of accounts, ensuring work quality and deadline adherence for junior members of teams, and providing close coaching and development. We are looking for someone who has the experience and gravitas to present confidently and expertly to clients, serving as the day-to-day contact where appropriate and providing counsel from an informed point of view.