Account Director

At Ruder Finn, excellence is valued over hierarchy, with a belief that the strength of the organization lies in its people. Innovation, collaboration, and business impact form the core of our operations. We are dedicated to challenging conventional methods to deliver exceptional communications and campaigns that not only secure media presence but also drive tangible business outcomes. As market demands evolve, our focus remains on engaging the right stakeholders seamlessly and strategically across various platforms. As an Account Director-PR based in Gurgaon, you are expected to have 9-10 years of PR/communications experience, specifically in enterprise technology/B2B clients within an agency setting. Your primary responsibility will involve leading client relationships at a senior level, ensuring the success of integrated campaigns, and contributing to business growth. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, providing guidance to internal teams to deliver creative, impactful, and measurable work. While the execution of daily campaigns will be managed by junior team members, your role will be to steer the direction, maintain quality, and inspire innovation. Key Responsibilities - Lead senior-level client relationships and offer strategic consultancy across multiple accounts - Supervise campaign execution handled by Account Executives and Managers - Ensure that campaigns align with broader business and brand objectives - Inspire high-performing teams through mentorship, feedback, and proactive leadership - Interpret client feedback to make informed strategic decisions - Contribute to business growth through proactive client development and participation in new business pitches - Deliver strategic reports summarizing insights and outlining next steps - Generate fresh and bold ideas grounded in insights and aligned with client goals - Ensure timely project delivery within scope and budget - Align internal teams and clients with measurement frameworks and KPIs - Confidently represent the agency's perspective in meetings, presentations, and workshops - Stay updated on industry trends to identify new growth opportunities for clients - Collaborate with project managers to uphold the financial health of engagements - Foster a culture of problem-solving, accountability, and positivity within the team Qualifications & Skills - Proven experience in senior client relationship management, preferably in digital-first or integrated communications - Strong grasp of digital platforms, brand building, and campaign strategy - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a persuasive and confident approach - Effective team leadership and cross-functional collaboration - Strong strategic thinking, attention to detail, and creative sensibility - Proficiency in PowerPoint for pitching and performance reporting - Experience in managing multimedia content production and creative teams - Familiarity with financial management, including project scoping and reporting,