Job Description
Role Specifications:
Project Management
• Assume responsibility for client management.
• Set priorities and manage a team of staff in executing projects.
• Assume overall responsibility for control, documentation and other issues.
Project Execution/ Client Servicing
• Provide technical inputs, analysis, conceptualising solutions, preparing reports and presentations.
• Communication with clients and raise new conversations with them. Take charge of client meetings.
• Support AD/ Director to negotiate on behalf of clients where necessary and manage client perception with respect to the project.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the information base and knowledge requirements of the group.
Business Development
• Identify and keep seniors appraised of opportunities to market services, generate visibility by participating in seminars etc.
• Generate ideas for transaction in terms of best practices, new techniques for executing jobs, structuring deals and be aware of key issues in negotiations.
• Be involved in deal generation.
Professional Development
• Keep abreast of new developments in profession, business and the regulatory environment.
• Develop the knowledge management data for practice.
• Build a good network with peers and professionals in the field.
Relationship Development
• Maintain cross – office interaction.
• Initiate cross – group interaction.
• Leading a team of AEs / SAEs.
Collections
• Follow up for collections.
Supervision exercised
• Overall supervision of the team’s work, in execution of assignments, monitor project costs
• Can take decisions relating to client service, keeping the AD/ Director informed.
• Plan and sanction training and development needs for the team keeping the AD/ Director informed.
• Allocate employee to various assignments keeping the AD/ Director informed.
Qualifications & Skills:
Educational Qualifications
A Post Graduate qualification in Business Administration or a professional qualification in the field of public relations/ marketing communication or advertising.
Experience
Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in public relations or communication after post-graduation.
Skills
A Senior Account Manager must be able to manage the budgets and account teams on sizable pieces of business. The SAM has agency-wide responsibility for account profitability, new business solicitation, and quality of account service and employee development. S/he must possess superior communication skills and be able to counsel clients’ top executive management on public relations and marketing issues. In addition, this individual must be able to multi-task efficiently.
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2026 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1+52, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).
For more information please visit: www.edelman.com
Please follow this link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7AKFCmQvtk) to view a short video about life at Edelman
Project Management
• Assume responsibility for client management.
• Set priorities and manage a team of staff in executing projects.
• Assume overall responsibility for control, documentation and other issues.
Project Execution/ Client Servicing
• Provide technical inputs, analysis, conceptualising solutions, preparing reports and presentations.
• Communication with clients and raise new conversations with them. Take charge of client meetings.
• Support AD/ Director to negotiate on behalf of clients where necessary and manage client perception with respect to the project.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating the information base and knowledge requirements of the group.
Business Development
• Identify and keep seniors appraised of opportunities to market services, generate visibility by participating in seminars etc.
• Generate ideas for transaction in terms of best practices, new techniques for executing jobs, structuring deals and be aware of key issues in negotiations.
• Be involved in deal generation.
Professional Development
• Keep abreast of new developments in profession, business and the regulatory environment.
• Develop the knowledge management data for practice.
• Build a good network with peers and professionals in the field.
Relationship Development
• Maintain cross – office interaction.
• Initiate cross – group interaction.
• Leading a team of AEs / SAEs.
Collections
• Follow up for collections.
Supervision exercised
• Overall supervision of the team’s work, in execution of assignments, monitor project costs
• Can take decisions relating to client service, keeping the AD/ Director informed.
• Plan and sanction training and development needs for the team keeping the AD/ Director informed.
• Allocate employee to various assignments keeping the AD/ Director informed.
Qualifications & Skills:
Educational Qualifications
A Post Graduate qualification in Business Administration or a professional qualification in the field of public relations/ marketing communication or advertising.
Experience
Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in public relations or communication after post-graduation.
Skills
A Senior Account Manager must be able to manage the budgets and account teams on sizable pieces of business. The SAM has agency-wide responsibility for account profitability, new business solicitation, and quality of account service and employee development. S/he must possess superior communication skills and be able to counsel clients’ top executive management on public relations and marketing issues. In addition, this individual must be able to multi-task efficiently.
Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age’s 2026 A-List; the Holmes Report’s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1+52, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).
For more information please visit: www.edelman.com
Please follow this link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7AKFCmQvtk) to view a short video about life at Edelman
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Account Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in New Delhi offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
