Job Opportunities API

Who we are: 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. 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 WPP.com   For more information visit  bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and  Instagram . More about the role: We’re looking for a sharp, strategic Senior Account Executive to join Burson Global’s high‑growth U.S. Business Development Team , 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. 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 meaningful pipeline ownership , 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. Team Context & Structure: This role sits within the Business Development function , working most closely with senior new business leadership. Day‑to‑day collaboration will include senior leaders across strategy, creative, finance, and account teams. Remote work is fully acceptable, with New York–based candidates considered a strong plus given the volume of pitches and client activity centered there. What you'll do: RFI / RFP Development & Knowledge Management (50–55%) Own the full lifecycle of RFIs and RFPs—from initial read‑through and timeline development to final submission Lead cross‑functional coordination to source case studies, insights, data, and credentials across strategy, creative, healthcare, corporate, and consumer teams Write, edit, and synthesize responses that clearly articulate Burson’s value proposition and competitive differentiation Partner with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance, pricing alignment, and adherence to submission requirements Build, maintain, and continuously improve a centralized library of pitch content, boilerplate responses, and best‑in‑class examples for future use RFP Development & Pitch Support (25–30%) Serve as the logistical and operational backbone of live pitches, managing schedules, deliverables, decks, and submissions Collaborate closely with strategy, creative, account, and design teams to develop compelling pitch materials Conduct competitive and client research to support pitch positioning Coordinate and run internal pitch rehearsals, ensuring clarity, preparedness, and alignment across presenters Support the creation and delivery of pitch presentations and leave‑behind materials Pipeline Management & Business Reporting (15–20%) Take primary responsibility for maintaining the U.S. opportunity pipeline, ensuring data accuracy and completeness across all active and prospective opportunities Manage data entry and ongoing updates within Burson’s custom pipeline management system Cond