Account Manager - Corporate comms

As an Account Manager/Senior Account Manager, your primary responsibilities encompass:

* Serve as the primary point of contact for all managed accounts, offering daily guidance and handling issues with composure.

* Lead and supervise projects, work plans, and on-ground logistics for events and client programs.

* Maintain a clear understanding of the agreed scope of work, hours, and expected deliverables.

* Manage expectations internally and externally.

* Continuously seek ways to enhance the value provided to clients and their businesses.

* Define clear roles and responsibilities for team members.

* Ensure the right people are involved at the appropriate times.

* Manage the team, optimising talent and resources for satisfactory service delivery according to client agreements and deadlines.

* Understand vertical and horizontal industries, exploring opportunities for cross-industry collaborations.

* Develop effective case studies to showcase team accomplishments.

* Develop robust Public Relations and Social Media strategies and plans, specifying deliverables and deadlines.

* Ability to create messaging documents, assist in media training, and provide strategic counsel based on media coverage analysis.

* Identify projects and new business opportunities among existing clients.

* Search for additional opportunities among existing clients and agency partners.

* Collaborate with the team on proposals for newly identified opportunities.

* Take a lead role in certain aspects of new business negotiations and closures.

* Understand the local media and influencer landscape thoroughly.

* Possess a working understanding of the media landscape in APAC.

* Maintain strong connections with media and key influencers relevant to your practice.

* Share new learnings, skills, or knowledge gained through official/unofficial training sessions.

* Attend industry events to network and enhance connectivity for increased productivity.

Requirements:

* 4 to 6 years of experience in the communications industry, including agency-side experience.

* Entrepreneurial attitude with a positive outlook on the business.

* Mature individual with a passion for the communications industry and Public Relations.

* Analytical and logical mindset with a passion for high-quality client service and delivery.