Total 13 Director/C-Level Public Relations Manager job vacancies in D09 Cairnhill, Orchard, River Valley

NEA is the lead agency for planning for after-death facilities and services in Singapore. The Memorial Facilities and Planning Division oversees the planning and provision of these facilities. As a member of MFPD, you will be responsible for leading the planning and launch of new after-death facilities, and maintaining oversight of the development process. This includes projecting the after-death facility requirements and other after-death trade demands as our demographics change over time.

This role requires close collaboration and consultation with other Agencies and multiple stakeholders, to ensure timely and sustainable provision of such facilities. It is also a supervisory role. The candidate must have a good eye for details and will take on finance and procurement responsibilities.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Supervise staff and guide their planning and development work
• Lead the planning and development of after-death facilities and managing consultants and contractors
• Manage and plan for launch of upcoming after-death facilities
• Formulate policy and operational strategies to manage disamenities arising from after-death facilities and associated trades
• Review and develop relevant policies and regulations related to after-death services
• Perform other duties as required under work exigencies

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in development, policy, or land-use planning.
• At least 3 years of experience in supervisory roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
• Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement
• Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with both internal and external stakeholders

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

To apply, please proceed to Career@Gov at:

https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-HQ-ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING/Executive-Manager---Assistant-Director--Planning-Section-2-_JR-10000028877

NEA is the lead agency for planning for after-death facilities and services in Singapore. The Memorial Facilities and Planning Division oversees the planning and provision of these facilities. As a member of MFPD, you will be responsible for leading the planning and launch of new after-death facilities, and maintaining oversight of the development process. This includes projecting the after-death facility requirements and other after-death trade demands as our demographics change over time.

This role requires close collaboration and consultation with other Agencies and multiple stakeholders, to ensure timely and sustainable provision of such facilities. It is also a supervisory role. The candidate must have a good eye for detail and be willing to take on finance and procurement responsibilities.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Supervise staff and guide their planning and development work
• Lead the planning, project management, and development of after-death facilities
• Manage launch of upcoming after-death facilities
• Formulate policy and operational strategies to manage disamenities arising from after-death facilities and associated trades
• Review and develop relevant policies and regulations related to after-death services
• Perform other duties as required under work exigencies

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in development or construction project management or land-use planning.
• At least 3 years of experience in supervisory roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Willing to take on finance and procurement responsibilities
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
• Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement
• Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with both internal and external stakeholders

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

To apply, please proceed to Career@Gov at:

https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-HQ-ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING/Manager---Executive-Manager--Planning-Section-2----Contract_JR-10000027061

Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connects people, uplifts communities, protects our planet and advances capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond. Temasek Foundation’s programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come.

We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical and critical thinking skills with experience in strategic planning; and the development of initiatives and partnerships. The incumbent is also expected to cultivate and engage various stakeholders to form networks and collaborations.

The incumbent will identify global and local trends that affects communities, through a data- or an evidence-based approach.

The incumbent should have experience navigating and influencing a cross-functional, matrixed organisations and the ability to communicate and present information to internal, external or senior stakeholders.

Reporting to Head, Community Networks and Partnership (CNP), the Manager or Associate Director, CNP, has the following responsibilities:

Planning

• Understand the needs on the ground, either in the fields of people with different abilities and caregivers, or in enterprise and support system building, through informed data and research, and dialogues with non-profit and community organisations, government agencies, sector administrators and other organisations.
• Identify emerging trends and assess gaps in services, including capacity and/or capability; and opportunities and threats that impact local community needs.
• Ability to comprehend and analyse different approaches to funding and financing for sustainability of community programmes.
• Generate actionable insights for internal and external stakeholder engagements.

Development

• Develop internal and external community network and partnership strategies, in particular enterprise and support system building, that shape engagements, collaborations or priorities.
• Work closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to support the implementation of strategies to achieve the desired outcomes and impact.
• Generate actionable insights for internal and external stakeholder engagements and drive partnership to curate appropriate community initiatives or collaborations.

Implementation/Monitoring

• Identify potential programmes for implementation; or identify programme partners and support them with the development of programme proposals, including assessing programme viability, budget, impact, outcomes and governance.
• Write and present board papers in support of the programme proposals for approval and implementation.
• Monitor the implementation and progress of programmes towards agreed objectives and outcomes, and to proactively work with partners to take needed corrective actions to keep programmes on track.

Others

• Contributing as a team member to CNP, Temasek Foundation or the Temasek Family through involvement in projects across workstreams.
• Assist Head (CNP) on any other tasks/projects and when assigned.

Requirements

• Degree qualification with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to utilise data, identify priorities, and develop sustainable strategies to pursue them.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness to work and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, quick to process direction changes, and embrace ambiguity.
• Clear and concise communicator with the ability to synthesise multiple sources of information, identify key take-aways and derive actionable insights.
• Possess strong writing and presentation skills.
• Balance attention to detail with timely execution; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, or as a team.
• A collaborator who can work, network and partner well within diverse teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for social and community causes is a plus.

Job responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
• Maintain warm relationships with assigned accounts and new account acquisition.
• Proper qualification of leads and able to provide accurate report on opportunities.
• Conduct market research into accounts, identify key players and generate interest.
• Able to sell and upsell Cloud and Data Center Solutions and value proposition to both new and existing customers.
• Acquired understanding of market segmentation, develop, and execute Go-To-Market
• Strategy for assigned accounts.
• Collaborate between different functional teams and serve as the point of contact for customers and vendors.
• Always maintain good customer and partner relationships.
• Meet and exceed quarterly sales goals by managing individual sales activity.
• Accurately track and generate timely sales report for presentation to management.
• Any other duties as assigned by the management.

Requirements

• Strong track record of selling to Public Sector entities in Singapore directly.
• Proven experience, meeting or exceeding targets
• Relevant work experience as a sales team lead or sales director
• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services
• Proven ability to position products against competitors
• Demonstrable experience as head of sales, developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Bachelor degree or Equivalent

What the role is

The Waste Infrastructure Management Department (WIMD) under the Waste Infrastructure Operations & Management Division (WIOMD) oversees the availability of national waste disposal and incineration capacity, manages private waste facilities, waste disposal accounts and revenue collection by the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants and Tuas Marine Transfer Station.

What you will be working on

You will work in the Waste Accounts Management Branch (WAMB) under WIMD which monitors the operation of the PPP WTE plants’ weighbridges, verifies the quantity of waste received and manages issues relating to weighbridges. WAMB also manages the security deposit of waste disposal account holders, as well as the billing and collection of refuse disposal fees. You will be responsible for the following:

• Monitor the operation of the PPP WTE plants’ weighbridges including but not limited to the following:
• Verification of the quantity of waste received
• Monitor performance of weighbridges including records in Refuse Disposal Management System and Waste & Resource Management System
• Evaluate reports and make recommendations for improvements
• Verify monthly service payments to PPP WTE plants
• Transform the current processes in revenue collection and management of the refuse disposal accounts
• Transform the current processes in monitoring and timely collection of refuse disposal fees

What we are looking for

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good command of spoken and written English, presentation and communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated, independent and resourceful
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity and honesty
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work in the PPP WTE plants e.g. monitor the operation of the weighbridges and verify the quantity of waste received
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

To apply, please proceed to https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-HQ-ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING/Asst-Director-Executive-Assistant-Manager--Waste-Infrastructure-Management-Dept-_JR-10000027773

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager is in-charge of full set accounts of accounting bookkeeping for all subsidiaries of the group apart from Vietnam accounting. This is an exciting new opportunity which allows full remote work.

Responsibilities
- Supervise Accounting and Finance team
- Oversee all financial operations of all entities of Bitcastle Group
- In charge of all monthly/quarterly/yearly accounting reports for all entities of Bitcastle group, including preparation of group financial consolidation reports, tax filing documents, cashflow management report, bank and crypto reconciliation report
- Review and make all journal entries including accruals/ adjustments ; may determine and prepare appropriate journal entries for more complex business transactions
- Handle transfer pricing project for group entities
- Profit and loss management, financial analysis, proposal and implementation of profit improvement
- Establishment of accounting and financial structure (identification of current status, identification of issues, and formulation and implementation of improvement plans), implement accounting system of group companies
- Handle financial risk management reports periodically, collaborate with product sides to identify risks to make improvements in terms of product and operations set-up
- Instruct data team to build automated report on BI team to capture revenue, expenses and balances in cryptocurrencies on daily basis
- Liaise with development teams to understand how products work on exchange in order to build daily PnL and balance reports for the management team, and prepare daily group PnL report and monthly forecasted group PnL

Requirements

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Accounting
- Bachelor/Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting
- IFRS familiar
- Proficient in English and Japanese communication (speaking and writing)
- Experienced in multi-country – multi entities accounting is mandatory
- Perform under time constraints and meet deadlines

Preferred

- Experienced in crypto/ forex industry
- Tech-savvy and at ease with new technology usage and implementation
- Detail-oriented
- Can-do attitude
- Autonomous
- Work in a remote and globally distributed team

The Director of Operations (DOO) must have an excellent level of commercial awareness and can build and maintain relationships with internal and external guests. Is responsible to direct and lead the daily operations and assist the General Manager in the development and business components of the serviced suites through providing effective and relationship-oriented leadership. The DOO is responsible for highlighting issues to the General Manager to help formulate solutions. He / she will co-ordinate all activities of the serviced suites and ensure the maximisation of room revenue and profit and guests’ satisfaction. The DOO is required to assist in the preparation of the annual Budget and monthly forecasting process. The DOO will also work very closely with the senior management team members in developing and implementing annual and medium-term strategies, championing projects and objectives to achieve profitability and business growth targets as set and agreed by Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

Operational Responsibilities

· Fully responsible for the operations of Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, & Security operations.

· Support and work with all Head of Departments to ensure efficiency and high standards of operations in the assigned areas.

· Inspect and ensure the front and heart of house are in operative condition to receive and serve the guests at high levels of guest satisfaction through the consistent execution of all Corporate brand standards, visible operational leadership, active trend analysis and hands-on interaction with guests and associates

· Conduct regular operations team meeting with Heads of Department and Managers to effectively communicate to the teams on strategies, operational issues, action to be taken for service recovery and staff issues.

· Formulate strategies and collaborate with associates to continually improve the guest experiences while maximizing revenue and profits.

· Keep ahead of industry trends and creates new revolutionary standards to upkeep guest satisfaction and service recovery process.

· Ensure active implementation and adherence to PAN PACIFIC Brand Touchpoints & Magnifiers through implementation of Standard Operating Procedure.

· Understand the updated local and international markets and lead strategic initiatives to maximise revenues in any given situation.

· Ensures all serviced suites-related licensing and legal requirements are in place and maintained in accordance with the laws of the country.

Financial Management :

· Drive achievement of Gross Operating Profit through revenue growth and management of expenses while abiding by the Policies & Procedures dictated by the Pan Pacific Hotels Group.

· Oversee the timely development and completion of the annual Budget and monthly Forecast, and to regularly monitor performance and assume responsibility for its achievement.

· Monitor the productive deployment of operations expense budgets and purchases whilst keeping with regulatory and audit guidelines.

People & Culture

· Support the General Manager in developing human capital to ensure on-going management and staff capability development through its selection and performance management.

· Work closely with the Heads of Department to develop and grow the teams through mentorship and coaching and provide timely and constructive feedback when required.

· Continuous focus on associate satisfaction through driving People & Culture initiatives, building highly efficient and motivated teams who are committed to guest satisfaction and care.

Other Responsibilities

• Support the Mission, Purpose and Values of the Pan Pacific Hotels Group.
• Comply with all relevant Workplace Safety & Health practices and maintains a safe workplace for all associates.
• Always exercise responsible behaviour to uphold the image and reputation of the Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Serviced Suites and department.
• Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Descriptions

• Oversees operation and administration of business for fashion and jewellery accessories company

• Developing strategies and tactics to boost the company’s reputation and drive qualified traffic

• Familiar with jewellery business and direct experience in marketing/ distribution strategy

• Competent in written/spoken chinese and english language and able to engage in customers from Asian countries

• Responsible for company operations Liase with company's jewelry supplier

• Process the purchase orders correctly by liaising with suppliers, stakeholders and sales admin.

• Resolve supply, quality, service, and invoices issues with vendors and or other stakeholders.

• Attend to calls and email

• Prepare quotation for customers.

• Manage the necessary documentation for the efficient of all import/export activities.

• Communicate with the export and import and related overseas office, and customers suppliers, in all relevant countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and support and activities

• Prepare and submit relevant administration in a timely and accurate manner,

• Prepare invoices and quotation to customers and do costing to close job files.

• Prepare and monitor the marketing budget on a quarterly and annual basis and allocate funds wisely

• Undertake any other assigned ad-hoc duties.

Working Hours

• 5.5 Day Work Week – Mon to Fri (9am to 6pm) , Sat (9am - 1pm)

Job Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree holders

• Minimum 2 to 3 years proven working experience in the Supervisory role from fashion and jewellery accessories background

• Good negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Able to work well under stress in a fast-paced environment.

As Executive Manager / Assistant Director (Treasury Branch) in the Finance Division, you will need to assess, monitor, plan and manage the efficient utilisation of financial resources in a manner consistent with the objectives of the Agency.

You will be part of the team that manages the liquidity, investment and financing activities of the Agency. Your responsibilities include the following:

• Perform treasury activities related to cash flow projection, portfolio investments, borrowings, debt, and capital management

• Manage debt financing plan in collaboration with project stakeholders and external parties (such as consultants and banks)

• Administer debt financing programme including setting up reports and systems to support and manage the related activities, measuring and maintaining key financial metrics, monitoring debt compliance and green bond requirements, and servicing debt obligations

• Make future projections about cash flow position and determine related borrowing needs and funds available for investment

• Manage cash and investment portfolios

• Monitor and report on the investment portfolios and external fund managers for compliance with investment policy and guidelines and any statutory legislation

• Identify, control, mitigate, monitor and manage financial risks associated with debt financing and portfolio investments

• Develop and manage policies and procedures to ensure proper control over treasury activities

• Prepare submissions related to financial and statutory reporting requirements

• Secretariat to Board Finance Committee

[What we are looking for]

• At least 6 years of relevant working experience in treasury management

• Excellent technical knowledge of financial and capital markets and products

• Conversant with local regulatory environment related to the business including any finance, accounting and tax requirement

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (including financial modelling) and intermediate PowerPoint skills

• Experience or knowledge in Bloomberg, data visualisation tools and other applicable treasury technology and systems

• Analytical thinking and reasoning ability and meticulous with an eye for detail

• Excellent planning, problem-solving and execution skills

• Good communication (written/verbal) and presentation skills

• Independent and hardworking

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time

• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills

To apply, please proceed to Careers@gov at https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-HQ-ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING/Executive-Manager-Assistant-Director--Treasury-Branch----Contract_JR-10000024191

[What the role is]

Joint Decontamination Operations Department (JDOD) develops capability as well as coordinates and jointly manages the decontamination operations for Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) incidents with other departments and agencies.

[What you will be working on]

You will be part of a team under the Ops Planning and Development Branch of JDOD to develop the operational plans and build up capability for the recovery phase of chemical, biological and radiological agent incidents. You will be responsible for the following:

• Develop the operational plans and methodologies for carrying out CBR decontamination operations in the Recovery Phase

• Conduct regular review on operational plans and SOPs, as well as vendors’ response plans to ensure and maintain high level of competencies & proficiencies

• Explore CBR-related Decon Technologies to enhance decontamination operation

• Explore, review, and develop CBR-related Decon Technology adoption projects on emerging/existing Decon equipment

• Track the development of emerging/existing CBR-related Decon technologies and assess their suitability and effectiveness for local use

• Manage CBR-related Decon capability development projects

• Oversee the operational readiness of the contractors/service providers

• Provide secretariat support for Steering Committee/Working Group Meetings

• Possible to be deployed for CBR Ops scenarios

• You will be working with other government agencies and NEA Division/Dept that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

• Candidates are required to be physically fit to assist in the conduct of CBR training, exercises, and for operational deployment.

[What we are looking for]

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Enjoy planning, and applying critical thinking and analytical reasoning in the area of work

• Previous working experience in the areas of emergency response, and HAZMAT/CBR ops experience will be an advantage

• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word, Office Excel and PowerPoint

• Willing to take initiative and carry out plans

• Good organisation skills

• Good team player with strong interpersonal skills and possess the ability to see through assigned tasks independently

• Meticulous with an eye for detail

• Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement

• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment

To apply, please proceed to Careers@gov at https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-HQ-ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING/Executive-Manager--Assistant-Director--Joint-Decontamination-Operations-Dept-_JR-10000025796

[What the role is]

The Strategic System Department spearheads the development and operation of strategic pan-NEA systems in support of its operational objectives by leveraging WOG or best-in-class technology. The department also governs and manages key sensor networks to support NEA’s operational resiliency and transformation in alignment with WOG initiatives. This entails working closely with key stakeholders to harness synergies in both internal and WOG systems to introduce proven technologies into Ops processes for enhanced operational excellence. Critical work involves the conceptualisation, development, operationalisation and management of strategic systems to support and sustain new operating models.

[What you will be working on]

You will take the role of Business Architect who oversee the Ops-Tech integration and design throughout multiple pan-NEA system life-cycle. As part of the programme team comprising system owners, field operation officers and IT professionals, you ensure implementation across multiple operation domains achieve the expected business outcome. You will focus on the continuous design evolution of the system in alignment with Whole-of-Government (WOG) initiatives and source for best-fit technology solutions. You possess strong WOG collaborative acumen and relevant industry knowledge of best practices.

[What we are looking for]

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Knowledge in Computer Science, Information Technology or Sciences would be an advantage
• Relevant work experience in major IT and workflow re-engineering system projects and/or engineering systems with major IT components in government settings would be an advantage. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Experience with managing AI/ML systems would be an advantage
• Good team player with strong interpersonal communication, presentation & writing skills
• Self-starter and able to accept a significant level of responsibility and accountability
• Able to reimagine the delivery of services from a customer-centric perspective, identify improvements and redesign the service delivery process from a service journey perspective
• Able to translate service processes into design of digital systems
• Keep abreast of latest technologies, identify new tools/technologies, assess usefulness and applicability in the context of operations and agency’s IT environment, ready for adoption to improve service delivery and productivity
• Work well across agencies to achieve better coordination and integration of technology and processes
• Able to work under fast-paced and multi-tasking environment

To apply, please proceed to Careers@Gov at https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-HQ-ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING/Executive-Manager--Assistant-Director--Strategic-System-Department----Contract_JR-10000021104

Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications network that delivers next-generation solutions to brands, businesses and organizations in major markets around the world. In the Asia Pacific region, we have 17 owned offices with affiliates and representative firms in other locales – spanning Greater China, Japan and Korea, India and Southeast Asia. Our heritage in Asia Pacific stretches back more than 60 years.

Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, we have won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Recent accolades include #1 on PRovoke Global’s Creative Index (2021, 2022), Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators (2023), Most awarded PR agency at Cannes (2023), and The Gold Standard Award for Regional Network of the Year, Asia Pacific (2023).

Our Values:

CURIOSITY – We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions
INCLUSION – We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias
COURAGE – We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made
IMPACT – We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, or clients and the world

About the opportunity:

The role of Account Director is to act as a lead liaison between clients, client partners and the Agency and he/she will focus on all account management initiatives. You will work closely with the clients in identifying short and long term needs and objectives; craft appropriate strategies as well as identify and implement quality solutions to achieve client goals. In addition, you will also be responsible for managing and leading agency resources in order to meet clients' communications, marketing and advertising needs.

The Account Director should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and provide ongoing counsel and strategic guidance to the internal team and external client organization. This requires an ability to adapt to different types of situations, personalities and communication styles as this person will be required to work across all functional teams within the Agency and the client organization. The successful Account Director will ensure a collaborative working environment is achieved between the agency, the client, and partners.

The Account Director will also be accountable for the relevance and quality of every agency activity associated with the clients’ business and most importantly any creative products.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary senior contact for client accounts, developing relationships with clients and working closely with them to learn about their business and customer experience needs.
• Demonstrate a strong grasp of business objectives of clients and ways in which Weber Shandwick services can contribute to both their long and short-term business strategies.
• Ensures the account team understands the scope of work and is responsible for achieving set objectives and ensuring overall client satisfaction.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the strategy to creative and production processes.
• Proactively partners with other functional and account leads to drive integration between client and projects.
• Sets expectations on the quality of creative ideas and work within brand guidelines.
• Works with clients to produce budgets and ensure team works within set budgets.
• Encourages working relationships that promote a collaborative approach to work across the agency and with clients and suppliers.
• Have a passion for Luxury and Beauty, are well informed and tapped-in culturally on a global level and have an understanding of the industry including key trends, influencers and key publications and digital sites.
• Keeps apprised of all relevant client, industry and market developments.
• Provides feedback on the quality of work, identifies and delivers on areas of improvements.
• Be a problem solver, showing ability to resolve complex issues independently.
• Serves as mentor to junior team members.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in an account management role. PR/Communications/Advertising agency experience is preferred.
• Experience in managing regional briefs for global brands.
• Effectively led and developed account teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communications with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change and perform well under pressure, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint).
• Good time management skills and process driven.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplined campaigns.
• Regular international travel will be required.
• Effective resources allocation skills and ability to connect with different agency disciplines towards achieving clients’ deliverables.
• Special event experience is a bonus, particularly with red carpets, high-profile sponsorships, product launches, openings, stunts, media education events and influencer activations.

Note from the team

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Weber Shandwick is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Personal data held by Weber Shandwick relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in Weber Shandwick.

You are the captain of our ship. You are the person responsible for building a sustainable business strategy for the practices. To ensure profitability, and yet identify business opportunities that are enjoyable and resume worthy.

You are responsible for developing a team that is happy, rewarded and performing at its best. To be the person that everybody loves working with. You embody the RICE values, especially that of ‘enterprise’. Because you build capital through risk and initiative, while accepting full responsibility for the outcome of what you do (and what you do not do). You ensure that the work output reflects positively on the brand that is RICE.

As a Senior Account Manager or Account Director with RICE, your key responsibilities include:

Practice Profitability

• Ensuring that a sound business strategy is in place for sustained profitability – with a good understanding of client and competitor businesses
• Keeping a check on levels on servicing, with the intention to reduce over-servicing without compromising on client satisfaction
• Making a call on fee adjustments, team changes and revisions to scope of work, when required – and having those difficult conversations, where required

New Business Acquisition

• Managing annual revenue targets
• Seeking new areas of potential business development
• Identifying new business leads within existing market potential
• Developing the right tools and team required to win new business

Team Development

• Identifying, hiring and retaining talent that match the needs of the organisation and our clients – to achieve as low as possible a turnover rate within the practice
• Ensuring that all talents are optimised, rewarded and lead a balanced life in the office
• Seeking to continually strengthen team skill sets, knowledge and connectivity so as to enable them to work more effectively and efficiently

Client Management

• Ensuring that the client is receiving value for the investment they are making with RICE
• Providing ongoing strategic counsel to the client when and where required
• Being the key point of contact for all matters related to issues and crises management

Company Champion and Market & Industry Connectivity

• Championing RICE in places where it matters
• Being seen in the right places, at the right time
• Attending industry events, with the intention to network and increase connectivity for increased productivity and efficiencies

Requirements

• At least six to eight years of experience in the communications industry, including on the agency-side - corporate communications experience and work with consumer brands would be a bonus
• Passion for communications, with a sound understanding of the various disciplines, but with an expertise in Public Relations
• Well-versed with the building blocks of Public Relations and have proven to be a trusted consultant in your previous role
• Must be comfortable with technology, corporate and digital media communications, working with brands and agency partners
• A proven track-record in problem-solving, managing teams and have strong interpersonal skills
• Have managed Pan-Asian campaigns and are familiar with the nuances in various markets in the region
• Have a good understanding of consultant billing systems, budget and team forecasting, team development and other growth processes
• Have the experience in developing and conducting training and development modules across the organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills