Public Relations Account Director at Ruder Finn Asia

Job Description:

Latest job information from Ruder Finn Asia for the position of Public Relations Account Director. If the Public Relations Account Director vacancy in Singapore matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Consulting & Strategy Development and Client Relations

• Provide overall strategic direction and quality standards and is dedicated to the achievement of outstanding results with a long-term perspective;
• Oversee a portfolio of clients and demonstrates the ability to profitably grow clients and build long lasting client relationships;
• Manage client expectations and quickly grasps problems, makes tough decisions and implements swift action plans to ensure client satisfaction;
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the client's business and challenges and proactively communicates with the client on market or industry issues and events which may affect them;
• Understands the Singapore local media landscape and has experience with regional account work;
• Proactively seek opportunities to expand value-add services to clients;
• Has strong understanding of integrated communications beyond media relations including influencer and paid strategies

Team Leadership

• Act as a leader to client teams and oversees team performance by prioritizing responsibilities and delegating tasks according to the capabilities and experience of team members and client budget and needs;
• Foster teamwork and build morale and motivation within account teams, ensuring that good performance and efforts are recognized;
• Take an active involvement in the recruitment process of new staff to complement existing team and deliver client programs;
• Can motivate and provide clear understanding of workflows and pathways to success for juniors and other team members

Account and Fiscal Management

• Act as a conduit between Finance and the client servicing team to ensure that accounts are profitably managed or to understand the reasons for over and under servicing;
• Ensure Contracts and Terms and Conditions of Business are issued and signed by all new clients prior to the commencement of work;

Business Development

• Actively develops own business contacts through professional activities to generate new business leads;
• Manage the entire new business process from attending briefing sessions to leading brainstorm sessions, delegating key tasks and developing new business proposals;
• Identify opportunities for organic growth with existing clients and introduces existing clients to Ruder Finn offices in other geographies to contribute to the global growth of the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
• At least 8-10 years of industry experience, preferably at a PR/Communications agency
• Strong skills in leadership and team management, including significant understanding and experience in staff development
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding and work experience with Corporate, Financial Services, Fintech or Enterprise Technology

Job Info:

• Company: Ruder Finn Asia
• Position: Public Relations Account Director
• Work Location: Singapore
• Country: SG

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