Account Director - Food, Health & Consumer Goods Edelman

Brussels, Belgium

Edelman is the world’s leading independent PR firm with 63 offices and more than 4,200 employees worldwide as well as affiliates in more than 30 cities. Nobody owns us so we are free to think. Independently. We believe this ultimately benefits our clients. Given our growing client list, we are looking to make an immediate hire to boost our 30-strong team at Edelman|The Centre in Brussels:

The role’s main responsibilities will include:

Leading and implementing public affairs programmes for global and local clients;

• Developing communications strategies for these sectors;
• Building strong client relationships;
• Joining with food, health and consumer goods experts from across the Edelman network, especially on new business development opportunities.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 5 years of professional experience gained in a consultancy;
• Knowledge of EU policymaking;
• Interest and experience in at least one of the food, health and consumer goods sectors;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Commitment to the highest standards of service delivery;
• People management experience;
• Initiative and proven aptitude in problem-solving.

Closing date: Friday 27 April 2012

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV in confidence to catherine.potten@edelman.com.