Associate Director - Brands
Posted 2 Mar 2026
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyMarketing Communications, Public Relations
Study levelPost-doctorate or higher
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
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More about the role:
Burson, is looking to hire Associate Director - Brands for our Mumbai location. The individual will join our Brands, Sports & Entertainment client servicing team.
Burson is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
As an Associate Director at Burson, you are responsible for playing a greater role in managing and leading teams /practice with revenue targets, contributing to the company’s performance by managing client relationships and integrated communication (IC) programs, satisfying, and delighting clients, generating new business, and developing strong teams. You are required to support our corporate strategy and your practice or office to help ensure superior client service, a winning culture and profitability.
The Brands, Sports & Entertainment (BS&E) practice comprises a team of specialised communications professionals that delivers integrated campaigns across entertainment, sports, FMCG, lifestyle and luxury brands. Spanning a wide spectrum of sectors, including fashion, retail, automotive, travel, sports leagues, broadcast media, art, and movie marketing, the team builds brands that enhance reputation, create culture and influence consumer behavior.