PRACTICE: Sustainability, Food & Agriculture
LOCATION: Brussels
A little bit about us in : Sustainability, Food & Agriculture
Its never been a more challenging and exciting time to work in Corporate Affairs. Artificial intelligence, data-driven insights and tangible tech solutions are all being used to communicate with a public who are more engaged than ever before. At Weber Shandwick, weve always been on the front foot when it comes to innovation within the industry. We delve deeper to deliver genuine impact whilst meeting business objectives for our clients.
Its no surprise that big changes call for bold approaches. Our diverse team is known for bringing campaigns to life through digital innovation and multi-platform creative work. We handpick the best talent in the industry to include not only great communicators, but also specialists in strategy and planning, insights and analytics, and digital experts, award-winning creatives, media experts & corporate & public affairs specialists to name but a few, to help our clients seamlessly navigate the ever-changing landscape.
What Were Looking For
We are looking for a Sustainability, Food & Agriculture Portfolio Lead (SVP/EVP) to lead our impressive Sustainability, Food & Agriculture team in Brussels. You will lead a team of EU & Global communications and policy specialists whilst also building on the success of WS in corporate sustainability, food & agriculture; to expand and propel the business forward. As part of this, we are looking for a candidate who can bring fresh thinking, new business opportunities and prospects in sustainability, food & agriculture and a proven track record in securing new business.
Your primary responsibility is to lead and manage the client portfolio including Fortune 500 organisations and trade associations. You will be the senior point of contact for clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into effective integrated communications and advocacy strategies. As a leader, you will be responsible for maintaining client satisfaction, managing client relationships, and ensuring that projects are executed in alignment with the clients expectations & goals.
The Sustainability, Food & Agriculture Portfolio Lead will also take charge of resource allocation for clients, taking into account the budgets & the required skill sets working in close collaboration with expertise leads. This involves understanding the expertise required for each project and communicating these needs to the appropriate expertise leads.
New Business & Growth Responsibility
The Sustainability, Food & Agriculture Portfolio Lead will be responsible for expanding the services offered to existing clients. You will identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional services that align with the clients evolving needs. By maintaining a deep understanding of our clients industries and challenges, you can proactively propose innovative strategies that showcase WS Brussels value and expertise.
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