Account Director/Vice President, Consumer & Supply Chain at Burson Global | Houston, TX | $75K/yr – $180K/yr

Account Director/Vice President, Consumer & Supply Chain

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level10+ years exp

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own high impact client advisory and strategy across multi-audience content, earned media, and sustainability storytelling.

Own strategic advisory and content direction spanning member spotlights to educational briefs and newsletters, shaping messaging across consumers, supply chain partners, and executives.
Lead program planning, delivery oversight, and quality control across a fast-paced, multi-program account while mentoring juniors.
Surface growth opportunities inside the account and support proposals and pitches, with a focus on credible, science-backed content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted day-to-day contact and strategic advisor, building strong, trust-based client relationships and anticipating both the spoken and unspoken needs of the account.
Provide thoughtful, proactive counsel on program strategy, messaging, and industry and market dynamics — and recognize client issues or risks early, responding quickly to protect client interests.
Helps to lead and contribute to annual program and project planning, and own the quality control of deliverables so work consistently meets or exceeds client expectations.
Manage workflow, timelines, and competing priorities across a fast-paced, multi-program account, ensuring seamless, on-deadline delivery.
Mentor and guide junior team members, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
Contribute to new business and organic growth by surfacing opportunities within the account and supporting proposals and pitches.
Multi-Audience Copywriting & Content Creation: Set the editorial direction for—and personally craft—a wide range of deliverables, from member spotlights (farmers, supply chain partners, global brands) to educational one-pagers, FAQs, newsletters, and website copy.
Earned Media: Shape and drive media strategy across earned, owned, and paid, securing high-impact placements in print, digital, and broadcast outlets.
Visual Storytelling & Design: Translate complex ideas into polished, high-impact presentations and collateral using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Audience Translation: Flex voice and tone to land with audiences ranging from consumers to supply chain partners and executives.

Requirements

Education: Undergraduate degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or commensurate work experience.
10+ years of communications/PR experience (agency experience is highly preferred; in-house experience in a relevant sector is also welcome).
Prior experience or a demonstrated, active interest in sustainability, agriculture, fashion retail, corporate ESG, or supply chain logistics.
A proven portfolio of writing for different audiences with distinct voices, showing an ability to make technical or data-heavy topics easy to understand, as well as examples of successful earned media placement.
Hands-on experience and strong proficiency with: Microsoft Office (with a strong emphasis on designing high-quality PowerPoint decks) Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
A curious, proactive self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do, has exceptional attention to detail, and thrives in a collaborative, team-first environment.
Experience with event organization.

Nice to have

Experience with event organization.

Benefits

Our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent.
We describe a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Compensation

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range between: $75,000—$180,000 USD
Listed salary range: USD 75,000-180,000 YEAR

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About company

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.