Job Responsibilities:

• Generate sales revenue through seeing and seizing opportunities for new and existing businesses;
• Attend Site Show Rounds;
• Prepare high quality proposals;
• Support the Senior Management Team to present the proposal to the client;
• Assist in organising Business Development Events and Functions;
• Assist in business administrative work;
• To conduct marketing and sales of security guarding businesses as well as cross-sell other security-related products;
• To establish new clientele;
• To oversee the successful delivery of projects as well as the mounting of new projects;
• To ensure growth and profitability of your Business Unit.

Job Requirements:

• experienced in sales and marketing
• Strong network within the Security industry
• A creative person with integrity, respect for others, a commitment to engage, build trust, and a genuine caring.
• able to do overtime and night shift arragement .
• must able to work on PH and sunday.

Company Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned Accounting Manager to join my client who is a leading food and agribusiness. This role will oversee the full range of accounting and financial control functions for several business units within their diversified portfolio. This role will involve managing teams, ensuring financial compliance, and driving the performance of accounting processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting teams for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of full-set financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation of financial, management, and group reports, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manage statutory and internal audits, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and safeguarding against audit lapses.
• Ensure proper compliance with direct and indirect tax obligations, including overseeing tax filings, responding to queries, and managing transfer pricing documentation.
• Approve and monitor payments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
• Develop and implement robust internal controls, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance financial integrity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS standards and group accounting policies while complying with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead ad-hoc special projects, such as commercial feasibility assessments, CAPEX budgeting, return on investment (ROI) analysis, and working capital efficiency reviews, including inventory and receivables management.
• Identify and leverage available tax incentives, government grants, and funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Treasury team on banking, cash flow management, forex exposures, and financing strategies for international subsidiaries.
• Provide senior management with insights through operational analysis, supporting key decision-making processes.
• Work closely with risk and operations teams to manage trade-related financial activities and exposures.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and tools to streamline operations and enhance business performance.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• A qualified professional (ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent) with a solid grounding in accounting principles and standards.
• Min. 10-12 years of relevant experience, including working experience in commodity trading or processing sector.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS and local company law, with hands-on experience in financial compliance.
• Practical understanding of transfer pricing regulations, particularly in cross-border supply chain operations.
• Highly detail-oriented, self-driven, and capable of managing multiple competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive and results-focused with strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and drive initiatives forward independently.

Remuneration:

Highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and performance.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, regretfully only successful shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are working with a financial service with strong presence in Asia to seek for a Business Manager to join their Singapore team

As a business manager, you will be actively supporting regional business unit on the strategic business plans to ensure continued growth and profitability.

You will also be responsible for managing corporate affairs by developing, maintaining, and fine-tuning and communicating.

You will be working closely with different teams to support reporting framework and ensuring efficient work processes.

To qualify, individuals must possess:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree

- 5-8 years of relevant experience

- MUST HAVE:

• Experienced in Management reporting
• Experienced in facilitating and negotiating across multiple stakeholders.
• Build collaborative relationships in developing, maintaining and strengthening partnerships

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Interested applicants, please contact Shan at [email protected] or +65 6950 0365 for a confidential discussion

EA License No: 16S8066

Registration No: R1980894

Only successful candidates will be notified.

The Deals Advisory team

Our team supports corporate and private equity clients through a pragmatic approach that unlocks value from a transaction. We support clients from wherever they are in the deal process be it deal strategy, due diligence, valuations or post-merger integration.

We are a growing team of dedicated professionals that embrace the adrenaline that comes with each deal. Our team members learn and grow in an environment that blends structured approaches with flexibility, enabling our people to continuously adapt and develop into trusted deal advisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project managing multiple client engagements
• Establish effective working relationships with stakeholders and clients
• Advise clients during the due diligence process to identify key value drivers and challenge assumptions about future performance
• Analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions
• Analyse historical and pro forma financial information to assess trends and fluctuations that may impact cash flow requirements and deal valuation
• Prepare and draft client reports to address their strategic goals, including as the buyer or seller of the assets
• Keep up to date with global, regional, and local business and economic issues
• Be actively involved in business development activities to help identify and research opportunities for new/existing clients
• Coach and supervise junior team members

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance or other relevant fields
• Minimum 5 years and above of relevant deals advisory experience
• Strong project management skills
• Highly adaptable, able to work independently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to think on your feet
• Entrepreneurial mind set and business acumen

Are you passionate in developing and growing sales portfolio for industry leading customers? Do you aspire to be part of the team that drives big wins for a global organization?

IFF is a global leader in Fragrance, Flavors and Food Ingredients and we are constantly looking for new challenges and developing new-to-world solutions that answer them. We are now looking for a dynamic talent to join our Asia Commercial team as Senior Account Manager.

Your Focus

As Senior Account Manager for our Scent division, you will be responsible for driving and managing regional business growth across Asia for Key Account portfolio.

How you will Contribute

Regional Category Strategy

• Create, communicate and execute the business strategy across South-East and North Asia.
• Manage resources in the projects, aligned with management of each discipline.
• Participate in the formulation and monitoring of annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Deliver commercial targets: sales, margin, commercial performance.

Value to Market

• Keep close relationship with different levels and areas in the customer’s organization with proactive conversations and fast answer to their needs.
• Identify customer’s priorities to orient the focus of internal resources.
• Establish strong link with IFF internal global organization to align on actions, information and relevant communication to the customer in the region.
• Keep regional team involved (Commercial, Creative, Technical, Marketing, CI) about key initiatives, making sure they receive what is needed to deliver high-level service.

Innovation Leader

• Roll out global innovation in the region with presentations of solid business cases to the customer.
• Identify opportunities and develop plans to deliver proactive propositions for Innovation in Fragrance and finished product.
• Lead the application of AI tools to connect IFF’s creative capabilities, Innovation programs and consumer understanding to deliver submissions to the customer with robust background.

Talent Management

• Support the development of junior members and interns in the commercial team.
• Inclusive leadership of project teams.

What you will need to be successful

• Master or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry or any other relevant industry.
• At least 10 years’ B2B sales and account management experience in Fragrance manufacturing industry.
• Ability to effectively identify potential business opportunity based on market relevance.
• Proven track record in Global or Key account business development, creating, driving or delivery of strategies to meet business objectives.
• Sound understanding of functional and technical capabilities, including knowledge of the consumers and market needs.
• A strong negotiator, good business acumen and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to deliver in a fast changing environment with project management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent presentation skills, capable in creating compelling communication to drive strategy.
• Great team player, ability to influence or motivate others to achieve results.
• Comfortable working in a B2B environment with a positive, self-driven or action-oriented attitude.
• Effective communication skills in English language, both verbal and written. Other languages proficiency will be a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access).
• Willingness to travel.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Job description:

To support Superiors and Management in the following areas:

- Manage HR consulting and training projects

- Established, carry out and attain goals of the HR Consulting team

- Plan, allocate, develop, and evaluate staff to accomplish the work to meet team’s productivity quality.

- Interact regularly with managers, directors and other stakeholders within and outside of the Company to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in projects

- Handle business development and customer acquisition.

- Work with stakeholders from Singapore office and Japan HQ on HR projects

- Support the Management in various key HR initiatives, projects and programmes

- Perform any other HR & corporate related duties, tasks & projects assigned by the Management

Requirements:

- Proficiency in Business English and Japanese (listening, speaking, reading and writing) to communicate effectively through phone calls, emails and/or meetings with Japanese and/or local staff in MC HQ, MC branches and subsidiaries, HLC, MC group companies in Asia and Oceania region and other stakeholders.

- Able to have an in-depth understanding/knowledge of Japanese cultural values in business in order to provide accurate advice and effectively handle Japanese stakeholders in HQ

Are you passionate about building strategy or programs that help drive growth for industry leading Consumer Products customers? Does it excite you to represent the voice of the consumers and help build powerful insights that add value to our customers?

If you are a creative Marketing expert, passionate and skilled at crafting winning marketing strategy to exceed customer expectations, you could be our next Asia Senior Marketing Manager!

Your Focus

As Senior Marketing Manager, you will partner and contribute to business growth by building differentiated customer value propositions, driving innovation and adding value to our global, coordinated and regional/ local customers.

The role will see you lead all aspects of marketing including in-depth market, consumer and category understanding to deliver actionable insights, maximizing knowledge of product technologies and leveraging them to create compelling concepts or stories. You will champion building and the delivery of impactful presentations with high quality content to wow our customers for business wins.

As a strategic business partner and Marketing consultant for the business, you will collaborate across functions and levels. If required, the Senior Marketing Manager will manage junior-mid level direct reports and be responsible for the team’s talent development and coaching.

How you will Contribute

Market & Consumer Expert

• Ensure our business is at the forefront of marketing trends and foresight by defining future needs scenarios.
• Define and execute regional category marketing strategy in alignment with the commercial strategy.
• Promote cross-category and cross-region collaboration and deliver category insights and solutions.

Customer Premier Partner

• Identify customer opportunities, build and deliver differentiated solutions to drive growth.
• Plan and execute Marketing deliverables on Mission-Critical/Must-Win customer projects.
• Define and build inspirational and experiential customer and brand engagements.

Innovation and Thought Leader

• Customize global innovations to address the needs of Asian consumers, customers and sub-regions.
• Build value propositions and deliver innovation roll outs in partnership with Commercial, Consumer Insights and Creative teams.
• Build creative concepts and product stories and deliver them in a compelling way to our customers.

What you will need to be successful

• Master or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or any other relevant discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in driving marketing strategy for the Fragrance manufacturing or related MNC industry.
• Proven track record of solid marketing principles knowledge or expertise in B2B or B2C industry.
• Excellent presentation skills, capable in creating compelling communication to drive strategy.
• Passionate about Fragrances and an ability, or interest in learning to recognize olfactive notes, communicate in fragrance language.
• Expertise in optimizing Digital or Social media tools to support business needs.
• Ability to deliver in a fast changing environment with project management and prioritization skills.
• Great team player, ability to influence or motivate others to achieve results.
• Comfortable working in a B2B environment with a positive, self-driven or action-oriented attitude.
• Effective communication skill in English, both verbal and written. Other language proficiency is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access).
• Willingness to travel.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

1. Experience in operation and compliance of CMS license company with asset management and fund business.

2. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the fund, including transaction processing, record-keeping, and reporting.

3. Regular market research to update information on industry trends and technological innovations, providing support for investment decisions.

4. Maintain regular communication with investors, providing updates on fund performance and operations.

5. Implement effective risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with fund operations and investments.

6. Ensure timely and accurate reporting to regulatory bodies and stakeholders, including filings, disclosures, and performance reports.

7. Act as a point of contact for regulatory agencies, responding to inquiries and facilitating inspections or audits.

8. Prepare materials and project update reports to ensure clear and timely information transmission.

About the company

I am representing a cutting-edge B2B fintech solutions start-up company with a myriad of offerings spanning trading, payments, and remittance across both digital and traditional assets.

As part of their strategic plan to be a market leader in their field, they are looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to strategize and implement digital marketing campaigns such as lead generation, brand awareness and the ideal candidate should have tangible achievements in these areas.

About the role

Reporting to the COO , your responsibilities would includes

• Develop and execute campaigns across digital channels to generate high-quality leads for the company's technology solutions.
• Implement innovative strategies to increase visibility within the financial services and technology sectors.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of content such as blogs, whitepapers, and case studies to establish the organization as an industry thought leader.
• Plan, execute, and optimize paid campaigns (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn, and programmatic advertising) to achieve measurable results.
• Utilize analytics tools to monitor campaign performance, generating insights for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with sales, product, and external agencies to align marketing efforts with business objectives.

Skills and experience required

• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, preferably within the financial or technology sectors.
• Proven track record in lead generation and campaign optimization.
• Excellent communication and project management skills with comfort level in working in an agile and startup environment

If you are interested in the position, please click “apply” David Lerh (EA:94C3609/ R1769977).

We are looking for a self-driven and experienced DGM, Procurement for one of our shipping clients. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing procurement processes and will play a critical role in ensuring the optimum and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services essential for the operation of the company’s fleet. He/She will manage and further develop initiatives to deliver added value and innovation, contributing towards the company’s targets.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. He/She should also have a proven track record with at least 10 relevant years of experience in procurement or supply chain management roles.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for marine procurement, including stores and vessel spares, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

• Oversee the acquisition of marine-related goods and services, such as ship spare parts, equipment, provisions, and other operational needs.

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and vendor selection (multiple quotes) to negotiations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.

Supplier Management and Relations

• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with key suppliers and service providers in the marine industry.

• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations.

• Monitor supplier performance and maintain a database of qualified vendors, focusing on quality, delivery timelines, and cost control.

Contract Oversight and Administration

• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of contracts related to marine procurement, including shipbuilding, maintenance, dry-docking, and repair services.

• Ensure all contracts comply with local and international maritime regulations and company policies.

• Resolve contract disputes and manage risk by ensuring legal and regulatory compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

Financial Management and Cost Control

• Monitor and manage the procurement budget for marine operations, ensuring cost control and effective use of resources.

• Develop cost-saving initiatives and negotiate better terms with vendors to reduce operational expenses.

• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, budget adherence, and cost-saving measures for senior management.
• Apply effective inventory management onboard ships for cost control.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with other departments, such as finance, operations, legal, and technical teams, to ensure alignment on procurement needs and contract terms.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure procured goods and services meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including classification societies, regulatory bodies, and port authorities.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation
• Ensure compliance with international maritime regulations, local laws, and company policies in all procurement and contract activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement and supplier relationships, including quality risks, delivery delays, and compliance issues.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to environmental, safety, and sustainability standards relevant to marine operations.

Leadership and Team Development
• Lead and mentor the marine procurement and contracts team, ensuring team members are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Set performance goals for the procurement team and monitor progress toward achieving those goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the procurement department.
• Market Intelligence and Trends
• Stay updated on market trends, new products, and technological advancements in the marine industry that could impact procurement strategies.
• Conduct regular market analysis to identify new opportunities, alternative suppliers, and costsaving initiatives.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience (8-10 years) in procurement or supply chain management roles, preferably strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and methodologies, with a track record of
implementing successful procurement strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to drive informed decisionmaking.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] .
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding!

about the company

Our client, one of reputable reinsurance companies, with a strong presence in the asia pacific region.

about the job

In this position as a Reinsurance Claims Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the management and processing of both facultative and treaty reinsurance claims. Your role involves ensuring efficient claims handling, adherence to company policies and industry regulations, and fostering strong relationships with clients and reinsurers. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of reinsurance principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage a diverse portfolio of claims.

In order to be successful in this position, you will be expected to manage the end-to-end process of reinsurance claims, including claim intake, investigation, evaluation, and settlement. You will be expected to conduct reviews on reinsurance policies to understand coverage terms, negotiate settlements with claimants, brokers, and reinsurers to achieve fair and timely resolution of claims while minimizing financial impact.

The ideal incumbent will be expected to stay informed about regulatory developments and compliance requirements related to facultative and treaty reinsurance claims. Ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

** Offers competitive salary and benefits

** Office is located at CBD

** Excellent environment and culture

skills & experience required

• 8+ years of experience in reinsurance claims, with at least 3 years of leadership experience
• Strong understanding on reinsurance market - both facultative and treaty
• Proficiency in claim processing systems and software, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex claims and make sound decisions
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment

If the above position interest you, kindly click on the ‘apply now’.

EA: 94C3609/R132534

Applicants must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption in accordance with MOM’s regulations to allow them to enter the workplace. Applicants may be required to share verifiable COVID-19 vaccination documents or proof of a valid exemption at the point of offer. Randstad Pte. Limited and/or the Client reserves the right to withdraw an offer if the applicant fails to provide verifiable COVID-19 vaccination and/or proof of exemption documents.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Digital Marketing Manager to join our team supporting our client in the Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate will lead the planning, execution, and optimization of the online marketing efforts. The primary goal is to grow the brand's influence while increasing brand loyalty and awareness. The Digital Marketing Manager will oversee various digital marketing channels, including SEO / SEM, email, social media, and display advertising campaigns.

Mandatory Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s / Master's Degree, preferably in marketing or business management or related field
• At least 8 years of experience as a content manager with experience in online community building;
• Experience in managing customer-facing platform with metrics that demonstrate improvements in both customer satisfaction and cost management;
• Strong understanding of project management and the documentation essential to all digital projects such as scope of work, project brief, functional specifications, user acceptance tests, timelines;
• Experience with A/B testing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and user experience (UX) principles;
• Eye for detail and a creative and strategic thinker;
• Adaptable to changes and new technologies;
• Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills;
• Build relationships and work effectively with numerous departments across the region;
• Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes

Desired Skill Set:

• Proficiency in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM);
• Familiar with Adobe Enterprise Manager, or has done Website work and development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital marketing strategies to achieve business objectives, including lead generation, brand awareness, and customer acquisition;
• Plan and execute all digital marketing campaigns, including SEO/SEM, email marketing, social media, content marketing, and display advertising;
• Optimize content and website structure for search engines to improve organic search rankings;
• Manage paid search campaigns to maximize ROI;
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as conversion rates, traffic, and campaign effectiveness;
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including C- Level Stakeholders, sales, product, and creative teams, to align marketing strategies with business goals;
• Design content and stories to support the specific product features of the apps, marketing campaigns as per product messaging;
• Keep up-to-date with the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The AWS Data Center Supply Solutions team is looking for a Real Estate Development Manager to drive our infrastructure strategy execution in Singapore. As a Real Estate Development Manager with Amazon Web Services, you will have the exciting opportunity to help build the future of the Amazon Web Services. As the contract owner, you will interface with property developers and partners on technical, commercial and delivery obligations ensuring adherence to contract commitments. The role will be the single point of escalation for multiple internal stakeholders, technical teams, legal, and finance to resolve conflicts and set expectations. You should have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions. A successful candidate will have the aptitude to strategically plan, make decisions, act tactically, write effectively, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. You must be a proven problem solver, and possess the ability to influence cross platform functions and business stakeholders to achieve regional strategic goals.

As this position involves direct contact with senior AWS leaders you must have a professional demeanor, strong business acumen, and be able to communicate ideas in a clear and articulate manner. Additionally this role requires a working knowledge of Indian developer and construction market as well as a solid understanding of local permitting and development approvals required to make land shovel ready,The role is to be based in Singapore and will require 20~30% business travel to support regional expansion activities, training, and team off-sites.

Key job responsibilities:
• Drive solutions during feasibility and due diligence including conceptual budgeting, scheduling and financial analysis.
• Partner with Business Development leads on developer and partner engagements, negotiations and deal closing.
• Establish development risks and remedies. Document solutions for legal and business approval.
• Develop suitable procurement strategies aligned to development requirements.
• Provide proper judgement with issues raised during development and work with internal and external partners to formulate appropriate plans to mitigate risk and close issues.
• Serve as the key interface with development partners or land owners from contract execution to building handover.
• Engage with internal teams including Legal, Design Engineering and Construction Management and external Developer teams to incorporate project requirements into contract agreements
• Manage regular and escalation engagements with developers to communicate the company’s expectations and oversee the timely completion of milestones set forth in each development contract.
• Have ownership of project budgets. Track hard and soft costs for land, infrastructure and building and manage governance of change requests.
• Research design, and construction alternatives and value engineering opportunities that will enhance AWS developments without compromising functionality or life cycle costs.

Basic qualifications

• 10+ years of total work experience in the construction, datacenter, or real estate industries
• 8+ years of experience in General contractor sourcing, including vendor selection, negotiations, contracting and supplier performance management
• Working knowledge of Indian developer and construction market as well as a solid understanding of local permitting and development approvals required to make land shovel ready
• Experience in reading and interpreting construction related drawings for all disciplines.
• Experience managing schedules and costs in complicated multistory developments

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Economics or Civil Engineering (or 10+ years’ experience in lieu)
• Project Management, Contract Administration, Quantity Surveying or other similar certification
• Exceptional process management skills with capacity to manage a large number of competing priorities simultaneously and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a complex, ambiguous and fast-paced geographically diverse portfolio of concurrent projects.

• Singapore Based (Tuas)
• 5-days work week (40 hrs)
• Salary : $4,000 to $5,500
• Diploma/Degree with 1-2 years of sales experience in steel industry; Possess good knowledge of various steel products with prior experience in project sales
• Career Progression Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Develop new customers and maintain existing customers
• Handle new sales enquiries and preparation of quotations
• Work closely with sales team on execution of marketing and sales activities
• Develop and implement strategic plans to increase sales
• Follow up on projects, delivery and relevant documents
• Manager customers' accounts, credits and payments

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree with 1-2 years of sales experience in steel industry
• Possess good knowledge of various steel products with prior experience in project sales
• Proficient in sales prospecting and able to drive sales process from plan to close

Kylen Seah Reg No: R24124248

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279

Position title : Assistant Sales Manager
Location: Tuas (Company transport at designated pick up points - Jurong east, Bukit batok, Choa chu kang, Lakeside, Tuas crescent etc)
Working Days: 5-days work week (40 hrs)
Working hours : 8am – 5pm / 9am – 6pm
Salary : $4,000 to $5,500

Responsibilities:

• Develop new customers and maintain existing customers
• Handle new sales enquiries and preparation of quotations
• Work closely with sales team on execution of marketing and sales activities
• Develop and implement strategic plans to increase sales
• Follow up on projects, delivery and relevant documents
• Manager customers' accounts, credits and payments

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree with 1-2 years of sales experience in steel industry
• Possess good knowledge of various steel products with prior experience in project sales
• Proficient in sales prospecting and able to drive sales process from plan to close

WhatsApp: +65 9642 0989 (Han)

Email: [email protected]

Chaw Chiaw Han, Reg No：R22106723

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd, EA No：14c7279

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to acquire new clients and expand existing relationships.
• Manage client relationships, focusing on loans including Commercial Property, Equipment and Machinery, Vehicle, and Land & Construction, as well as Hire Purchase agreements.
• Assess client financial needs and recommend appropriate loan products and solutions.
• Prepare and present loan proposals to clients, ensuring alignment with risk policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as credit analysts, legal advisors, and product specialists to structure complex loan transactions.
• Monitor loan portfolio performance, conduct regular reviews, and manage credit risk effectively.
• Provide timely and accurate financial advice and support to clients.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting loan products.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Handle any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in relationship management within the financial services industry, with a focus on loans.
• Proven track record in sales and business development, with a strong network in Singapore’s financial market.
• In-depth knowledge of loan products such as Commercial Property, Equipment and Machinery, Vehicle, Land & Construction, and Hire Purchase is an advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software.

Please submit your updated resume in Word format by using the Apply Now Button.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Email resume to [email protected]

People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil Street, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705.
Tel: 6950 9724

http://www.peopleprofilers.com
EA License Number: 02C4944
Registration Number: R1872398

Posting Personnel: Ng Jwee Ken

Ref: L4Y6697V

• Salary Range: $4000 - $4500
• Working Days: 5 Days Mon-Fri 8.30AM-6.00PM
• Location: Siglap

Job Summary

• Provide 1st and 2nd Level IT Support to end-users
• Manage IT assets through procurement, tracking, maintenance, refresh/renewal and disposal/ termination.
• Provide assistance in the implementation of new end-user computing technologies

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1st and 2nd Level IT Support to end-users
• Provide end-user IT support for both local and remote locations daily to ensure smooth business operation including end-user computing device performance monitoring
• Perform installation, configuration and maintenance of computers, workstations, applications and other related equipment and devices
• Perform IT asset lifecycle management including tech refresh, preventive maintenance (Eg. Laptops / Printers) and software license monitoring
• Responsible for the procurement of IT equipment, software and related products including administering procurement processes and supporting in requirements scoping and evaluation
• Manage IT vendors (service quality, feedback, improvements) and service contracts
• Provide assistance in the implementation of new end-user computing technologies
• Any other IT duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Recognized Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of experience in providing IT support to end- user community
• Experienced in troubleshooting IT issues at L1/L2 support levels and escalating to higher levels of IT support

If you are interested to apply, kindly WhatsApp me your updated resume in DOC file and allow our Consultant to match you with our Clients.

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Email: [email protected]

Tan Man Ee (Ashley) Reg No: R22108289

The Supreme Hr Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279

Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end service delivery process for healthcare accounts, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to ITIL frameworks.

Act as the primary point of contact for healthcare clients, managing daily operational support, addressing service escalations, and ensuring SLA compliance.

Manage a team of network, server, and on-site engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance.

Oversee data center operations, including network security, equipment on-boarding, and contingency planning for critical healthcare IT services.

Conduct regular service delivery reviews with clients, providing updates, trend analyses, and improvement recommendations to optimize healthcare operations.

Identify and close operational gaps in service delivery, both internally and with external stakeholders, to enhance the quality of healthcare services.

Utilize ITIL processes such as incident, problem, and change management to maintain service reliability and quality in a healthcare environment.

Manage client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction, effective communication, and long-term partnership.

Ensure that service delivery aligns with healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements, maintaining strict standards for data security and privacy.

Balance operational costs with service excellence by monitoring budgets and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Minimum 15 years of experience in IT service delivery, including at least 5 years in a healthcare environment.

Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks, with hands-on experience managing incident, problem, and change management processes.

Proven track record in leading teams, driving SLA compliance, and managing escalations in complex IT environments.

Excellent client relationship management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships and ensure customer satisfaction.

Experience with network, system, and database administration, as well as data center management in healthcare settings.

Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies for operational improvement.

ITIL certification is preferred.

Job Description:

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT professional with a strong background in ITIL frameworks and hands-on experience in healthcare environments to join our team as a Senior Healthcare Application Specialist. This role is pivotal in supporting the development, integration, and management of web and mobile applications within hospital and healthcare settings.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of healthcare applications with a focus on ensuring compliance with ITIL best practices and service management standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, UI/UX designers, and quality assurance, to define requirements and deliver scalable, high-performing applications tailored to hospital workflows.

Implement, monitor, and optimize ITIL processes to maintain service quality and ensure operational efficiency.

Manage end-to-end application lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.

Perform regular code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure adherence to best practices, code quality, and consistent delivery timelines.

Utilize Agile and Scrum methodologies to streamline development processes and prioritize project tasks.

Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, ensuring minimal disruption to hospital operations.

Maintain thorough documentation of application updates, enhancements, and incidents, aligning with ITIL standards for incident and change management.

Collaborate with hospital IT and operational staff to understand workflow needs and ensure that the solutions provided are practical, secure, and compliant with healthcare regulations.

Continuously explore emerging technologies and industry trends to integrate best practices and enhance healthcare application functionalities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Over 10 years of experience in web and mobile application development, with a minimum of 5 years in healthcare or hospital environments.

Strong background in Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, and associated frameworks such as Spring Boot, Struts2, and Hibernate.

Proficiency in mobile development, particularly Android (Java, Kotlin), and experience with iOS development.

Proven expertise in ITIL service management practices, including incident, problem, and change management.

Hands-on experience with integration technologies such as RESTful APIs, SOAP, LDAP, and various database systems like DB2 and SQLite.

Familiarity with CI/CD processes using tools like Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle.

Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, and experience in managing sprints and project timelines.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working closely with healthcare professionals to develop user-centric solutions.

ITIL certification is preferred.

The Company

My client is an established company in the Shipping industry. Keen to hire a responsible and hands-on Finance Manager to oversee a Singapore finance portfolio. Shipping or related industry exposure can be advantageous.

The successful candidate is a self-starter with an ability to work in an unstructured and high-volume environment and is comfortable in managing ambiguities and changes.

Requirements

• Experience in overseeing full spectrum of day-to-day Finance & Accounting responsibilities
• Shipping or related industry exposure will be helpful
• Team management experience
• Immediately available or 1-month notice period
• Traits:Proactive, hands-on, flexible, resilient, able to work with ambiguities, resourceful, self-starter

Budget

SGD 7,000 – 8,000 per month

Job Scope

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible in overseeing daily Finance and Accounting responsibilities, including accounting operations (AP, AR, GL), monthly and annual financial reports, financial planning, variance analysis, budgeting & forecasting, audit and tax. You will review existing processes, identify and execute improvement initiatives. You will also monitor cash flow, support in debt management and participate in any ad-hoc projects as a finance representative from Singapore.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only and quote reference number GH13110693, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

EA Licence no.: 07C5595 | Hor Man Teng (Geraldine) EA Registration no.: R1217737

Responsibilities & Duties

• Be a key player in the customer acquisition team to onboard new parents to the company's community
• Share the company's vision and recommend suitable coding programs for students
• Support customer success initiatives like special programmes or competitions, or community events like fireside chats for customer engagement
• Maintain customer relationships and build a strong the company's community.
• Act as parents’ advocate and manage relationships with them
• Plan lead generation events with key partners like Parent Sharings, trial classes and make sure payment for classes are received
• Work with the teaching team to assess the students and follow up with parents for conversion
• Responsible for handling general administrative duties, e.g. sending out onboarding emails, data entry, sorting out data and research
• Ensure that all customer information is properly documented and updated in the CRM system
• Relationship manager for the company's community, continue to track the progress of students and maintain relationships with parents

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Driven, fast learner, proactive and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Organised, detail-oriented and ability to manage different projects at once
• Get things done attitude, self-driven
• You are very meticulous and independent, able to set own priorities with time management to complete projects timely
• Diploma / Degree Graduates without experience are welcome to apply as on job training will be provided!

Additional (Good-to-Have!)

• You love to learn and expand knowledge in Computer Science and/or Engineering
• Strong communication and problem solving skills. Open-minded and dynamic
• You are eager to shape the skills and minds of our next generation in equipping them with the right digital skills You have prior teaching experience, be it tutoring, or team training

Location: West Coast Plaza

Company background: Learning in Coding / Robotics for Primary & Secondary school kids.

Working hours: 9am to 6pm (5 days per week, Wednesday to Sundays, PH OFF)

Salary: $2800 to $3500 per month + quarterly / annual bonus

Jessie Hoe Huey Miin

CEI R1103861

EA: 99C4599

Your new company

Be a part of a world’s leading bank's foundation, working on social and environmental issues.

Your new role

Program and Grant Management

• Support Southeast Asia portfolio and pipeline partnerships, including sourcing and evaluating

potential projects based on the framework and parameters of the Foundation’s strategy.

• Track and monitor existing portfolio of projects, including program milestones and performance

management, through grantee reporting, regular check-ins, and the Foundation’s impact

management processes and tools.

• Support organization-wide strategic initiatives and activities for the Foundation (e.g.

foundation level impact reports and initiatives)

• Conduct research and maintain expertise on grant areas which influence grantmaking strategy.

• Administrative management of grants. Plan, organize and manage grants processes to ensure

grants are executed (due diligence, approval, contract, reporting).

• Manage grants management system (including data entry, management and quality controls).

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

• Support the Social Impact & Philanthropy team in engaging new and existing relationships (e.g.

clients, external partners, internal stakeholders) to further the Foundation’s impact objectives.

• Contribute to Foundation-related initiatives and events for internal and external audiences.

• Coordinate special projects and grants communication for clients and grant partners (coordinate

fact sheets, reporting, calls for proposals, meetings, etc.)

What you need

– A strong project manager with good project management and communication skills and a very high

level of attention to detail.

– Proactive and well-organized self-starter who can manage multiple projects concurrently.

– Good interpersonal and analytical skills.

– A team player who can work independently on their scope of work, whilst collaborating with others

internally and externally towards shared goals.

– Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global company. You will be part of a dynamic team and you will be remunerated at market competitive rates.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Denise at Hays on +65 9611 0531 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Referrals are welcome.

EA Reg Number: R21103035

EA License Number: 07C3924 | Company Registration No: 200609504D

Job Description:

ACA Pacific is currently seeking a Channel Account Manager to join our dynamic team in the fast-paced IT industry.

As a Channel Account Manager, you will play a vital role in establishing and nurturing strong relationships with our channel partners to drive sales, increase market share, and achieve business objectives. Your focus will be on managing and expanding our channel network to maximize revenue and create mutually beneficial partnerships.

In this role, you will receive a basic salary along with a commission scheme that rewards performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Channel Partner Management:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with existing channel partners, such as value-added resellers (VARs), system integrators, and distributors.
• Collaborate with partners to align business goals, establish joint business plans, and drive mutual growth.
• Provide regular training, enablement, and support to partners to enhance their product knowledge and capabilities.

2. Sales and Revenue Generation:

• Work closely with channel partners to identify sales opportunities, develop sales pipelines, and close deals.
• Collaborate with internal sales teams to ensure effective lead management and seamless handover of opportunities.

3. Channel Development and Expansion:

• Identify and recruit new channel partners to expand market reach and coverage.
• Conduct thorough evaluations to assess potential partners, considering their expertise, market presence, and alignment with company values.
• Provide ongoing support and resources to enable partners to effectively promote and sell the company's IT products and solutions.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product management, and support.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop channel-specific marketing campaigns, collateral, and promotional materials.
• Communicate regularly with channel partners to provide updates, share information, and promptly address any concerns or issues.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and strengthen partner relationships.

Requirements:

• Experience in a Sales Role or similar role within the IT industry is advantageous.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth through channel partnerships.
• Strong understanding of channel management strategies, partner ecosystems, and indirect sales models in the IT industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence at all levels.
• Solid negotiation and problem-solving abilities to address partner challenges and resolve conflicts.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Familiarity with IT products, solutions, and industry trends.
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with partners, attend industry events, and visit customers.

Join our innovative team at ACA Pacific and be part of the IT industry's transformation. Apply now and contribute to our success as a Channel Account Manager.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The role performs more than routine administrative tasks, it enables C-Level Executives & VPs to focus on strategic leadership and high-level functions. This role combines administrative efficiency with office management expertise.

It is a hands-on support that engages with literally every person in the Organization. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding multi-tasking abilities, communication, and teamwork as well as the ability to keep up in a fast-paced working environment. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate previous successful/positive customer service encounters.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional with a proven track record and experience as an Executive Assistant to C-Level Executives & VPs covering office management. The successful applicant will be driven and results-focused with a "can do attitude."

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the executive’s and VP’s calendar, arrange meetings, appointments, and travel.
• Prioritize, respond to, and organize emails on behalf of the executive/VP.
• Answer and return phone calls, screen calls, and take messages.
• Provide administrative support to executive’s department
• Maintain records, organize files, and handle paperwork.
• Attend meetings, take accurate notes, and prepare meeting summaries.
• Assist in creating meeting agendas and distributes relevant materials.
• Ensure action items from meetings are tracked and completed.
• Act as a point of contact between executives, employees, clients, and external partners.
• Manage information flow within the organization, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Arrange travel logistics, including flights, accommodations, and transportation.
• Handle travel receipts and expense reports.
• Be flexible and resourceful in handling unexpected situations.
• Proactively address challenges and anticipate the executive’s requirements.
• Juggle multiple tasks efficiently, prioritizing urgent matters.
• Help the executive manage time effectively.
• Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with other team members and departments.
• Assist in organizing company events, town hall, lunch & learn, anchor day, or special projects.
• Support company-wide initiatives as needed.
• Support in issuance and returns of office access card, etc.
• Oversee office space, maintenance, and supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with facilities management for repairs and improvements.
• Liaise with vendors (cleaning services, office suppliers, etc.).
• Negotiate contracts and monitor service quality.
• Implement safety protocols (fire drills, evacuation plans).
• Ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Act as a liaison between the executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Cascade timely communication to ensure seamless coordination across departments, especially for cross-departmental projects or meetings.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, similar field, or equivalent experience is preferred
• 5+ years of experience in an administrative, organizational or other detail-oriented function, as an Executive Assistant
• 3+ years as an Office Manager/ Administrator
• Experience in working with diverse and multicultural stakeholders across time zones
• Highly organized, energetic and a fast learner
• Experience maintaining confidential information
• Excellent communication skills written/grammar/spelling, verbal (formal and informal), listening and talking
• Experience with Microsoft tools, including the ability to schedule, track, report and follow-up using these tools
• Experience with Outlook calendaring is required
• Experience with SharePoint is a plus
• Experience with a Global Travel Platform is a plus
• Travel required is expected to be less than 5% and on as as-needed basis, but may increase over time as business needs evolve
• Notary Public preferred, not required
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese languages essential
• Creative, flexible and solutions oriented

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

Summary

Apple's communications team shapes and shares with the world the stories about our innovative products and services, and the values that drive everything we do. The team includes professionals with backgrounds in public relations, journalism, social media, writing and buzz marketing. We’re looking for trailblazing, creative and collaborative professionals from a variety of fields. If that’s you, then your next home may be here. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple. We’re looking for trailblazing, collaborative professionals from a variety of creative fields. Inclusion is a shared responsibility and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work. Come and do the best and most exciting work of your career at Apple. This role will join the Product PR team and report into SEA Head of Corporate Communications and PR, to help create and implement PR initiatives for Apple's Mac business with an emphasis on social-first campaigns. We are looking for candidates that possess strong PR and communications skills, along with a consistent track record driving PR results across consumer technology and/or consumer lifestyle. Ideal profiles are passionate about cultivating new relationships with media and creators, and skilled at developing unique narratives and storylines that resonate with online audiences.

Description

The successful candidate will bring energy, ideas and an appetite to drive fresh and relevant storytelling. The world’s most creative, exciting and innovative work is created with Mac and our ecosystem. This role will influence how Mac brings new levels of innovation to creative industries, film, television and music production; how it enables scientific discoveries or enables medical advancements and how its versatility creates new ways of working in business, learning in the classroom, and enabling creativity in households and studios.

• This role will work in partnership with agency teams across the region to create strategies and deliver campaigns that increase awareness and understanding of products and their software.
• The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a variety of other teams and functions to create and deliver the activity that increases awareness and understanding. This may include other product PR managers, including Apple Intelligence and operating systems, SEA product PR Managers across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, education and health, Product Marketing and Marcom teams.
• This role will help find new relationships amongst the talent and communities that use our products to deliver the world’s most exciting work, and will be tasked with leading our efforts in finding new media and social platforms through which we can tell those stories.
• This role will involve travel up to 30%.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent experience preferred
• 8+ years experience in public relations, influencer relations or PR agency in Southeast Asia
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation.
• Develops and delivers effective communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Analyses complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Understands internal and external stakeholder requirements, expectations, and needs.
• Understanding of PC market an advantage
• Experience in media relations and developing a network of media contacts in creative, tech, design and cultural platforms
• Successfully delivered creative PR campaigns that have created meaningful impact
• Self-motivated, possess a positive team-player attitude and passionate about consumer technology. Self-starter who is dedicated and demonstrates creative and critical thinking abilities
• Able to work with ambiguity and on complex topics across multiple jurisdictions
• Able to influence and gain alignment from others in sensitive situations—without damage to the relationship