Fleishman-Hillard’s Brussels office is seeking an Account Executive with a minimum of 1 year relevant working experience to join its growing Sustainability team.

The successful candidate will have:

• Background in political science, and a thorough knowledge of EU policymaking processes
• Experience and/or understanding of the chemicals and environment sector and the issues that affect it
• Commitment to the highest standards of service delivery
• Excellent communication skills and networking ability
• Initiative and creativity when it comes to problem-solving
• Prior experience in a professional services firm an advantage, as is experience of working in the European political institutions
• Fluency in English (French, Italian, German, Spanish or Dutch an advantage)

The main responsibilities of this position include:

• Assisting with preparing draft reports and issue analysis
• Establishing political intelligence in support of public affairs programmes
• Developing draft strategic advice and implementation of client strategies
• Daily monitoring of relevant information sources and reporting on key developments
• Proactively building networks around key issues
• Assisting with production of new business proposals

The Fleishman-Hillard Brussels Sustainability team is led by Dan Baxter (Senior Vice President). He is supported by seventeen full-time consultants. Although the various positions in the team impose a certain hierarchy, Fleishman-Hillard prefers to operate a relatively flat structure and above all is a meritocracy. Our philosophy hinges very much on supportive team working and it is important that new additions to the team are a good “fit” in this respect.

Fleishman-Hillard is one of the world's leading public affairs and communications groups, with over 80 offices located throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and South Africa. At Fleishman-Hillard, we value our people as much as we value our clients. At the very heart of the award-winning work we do for clients is our culture of success and the team members who engender passion, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and mutual respect.

In delivering consistent quality and creative work, our goal is "To make ourselves as valuable to our clients as they are to us. ®"

If you’re interested in this opportunity please contact our Vice President for Talent Development Continental Europe stating the position for which you are applying: ariane.vanderhaegen@fleishmaneurope.com

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