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The Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms/Director of Rooms is responsible in managing all aspects of the Rooms Division including Housekeeping, Lobby Operations, Concierge, Raffles Butler and Floral Boutique at Raffles Singapore. He/she ensures the delivery of the Raffles Singapore guest excellence service experience throughout the entire guest journey meanwhile ensuring maximization of room revenue and productivity as well as developing managers and colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Re-invents service every day to create the best guest journey – engaging, enticing, surprising, entertaining and fully individualised to each market and guest profile.
• Manages the Raffles Singapore guest experience by periodically reviewing and ensuring a seamless flow of processes together with the process owners; detects and evaluates possibilities for innovative enhancements.
• Supports all leaders within the division in upholding a flawless impression and perception of the Raffles Singapore services, products and colleagues through hands-on and smart operational leadership.
• Cooperates with the Finance team and ensures compliance of credit policies and procedures.
• Constantly identifies new revenue opportunities and improvement of existing revenue streams and upsell schemes.
• Ensures intelligent use of funds available by optimising spending yet ensuring availability of funds for needed improvements and new initiatives.
• Identifies and implements new opportunities for inter-hotel sales and in-house facilities.
• Seeks Constant improvement of quality in product and services.
• Ensures guests receive the experience as detailed in brand Standard Operation Procedure (SOP), Raffles Singapore Local Standard Operation Procedure (LSOP) as well as Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) and Forbes standards, and aims to achieve the scores and goals set by management.

Candidate Profile

Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma or Degree from preferably hospitality or related field.
• Minimum 12 years’ relevant experience with at least 5 years at a management level.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to communicate in a second language would be an advantage.

Competencies

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills.
• Ascertains and addresses guest/colleague needs.
• Directs, trains and motivates individuals and creates and maintains a cohesive team.
• Possesses good working knowledge of budgets, forecasting, profit and loss statements.
• Focuses on service with an eye for detail and an approachable attitude.
• Works well under pressure, analyzes and resolves problems, and exercises good judgment.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and delegates work effectively.
• Self-motivates and shows good initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Ensures security and confidentiality of guest and hotel information.
• Possesses good computer and property management system skills.
• Flexible and able to embrace and responds to change effectively.
• Attentive to details including grooming standards and obsessed by quality and service excellence / guest experience / emotional luxury.

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues’ Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit – Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Children’s Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.

IN BRIEF

+ Provide strategic direction for all the business & investment-related activities & programs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Uphold EVYD’s vision in all activities.
+ Provide leadership, direction and management for enterprise & investment-related matters, including research, development and education, fund management, as well as international partnerships.
+ Lead and develop EVYD as a globally recognized healthcare technology company.
+ Provide strategic direction and motivation to EVYD staff to achieve organizational goals.
+ Build audiences & communities through programs & activities.
+ Plan for the continual improvement of EVYD and its services, with the focus to develop strategies & action plans to collaborate with globally recognized institutions, expand footprints and geographies.
+ Develop & deliver, with support from other EVYD staff as required, a range of programs at EVYD for the global operation & development.
+ Plan and implement the development of EVYD’s long term goals & visions.
+ Engage the community in the activities of EVYD and foster support for EVYD.
+ Actively pursue opportunities to develop, maintain and enhance key partnerships with various stakeholders including the Board, Committees, of EVYD.
+ Represent EVYD at meetings and external engagement.
+ Works collaboratively with other department heads, such as production, business development and operations, to define and deliver new products and enhancements.
+ Maintain a deep knowledge of the industry.
+ Demonstrate positive and professional conduct at all times, and lead by example.

REQUIREMENTS

+ Previous senior C-level leadership in a large size organization is required
+ Solid experience in private equity investments (E.g. over US$1 billion)
+ Solid experience in healthcare technology, healthcare equipment or services
+ Management consulting experience will be an added advantage
+ In-depth knowledge of healthtech industry
+ Strong experience in leading teams across several countries, and guiding business strategy from concepts to implementation
+ Have a large and quality network, including trusted healthcare providers, insurance organizations, private equity & consultants
+ Hands-on experience with complex project management
+ Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
+ Effective negotiation and vendor management skills
+ Excellent problem solver and attention to details
+ Ability to speak, read and write English & Chinese is required
+ Excited about the vision & mission of EVYD

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The Director acts as the day-to-day liaison between the client and business, providing leadership, strategic direction and input for media plans. The Director effectively leverages experience, knowledge and skills to drive innovative thinking while balancing client, company, and team needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day strategic integrated media planning activities for assigned account(s).
• Help develop planning objectives and strategies that coincide with client’s marketing direction.
• Establish and grow client relationships by demonstrating an understanding of industry and client business issues
• Achieve the financial goals of the account by managing costs, revenue, and scope of work in accordance with client contract
• Oversee budget allocation process for all media based on client initiatives and direction; accurately project costs and anticipate the financial results of plan revisions
• Oversee and guide content development
• Cross team collaboration to work with the division leads in Strategy, Programmatic, Content, Analytics & Insights and Ad Ops team.
• Work with teams to evaluate media performance and KPIs to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies were met.
• Scope of work management, manage and optimise working process to ensure seamless implementation of projects is essential.
• Run and mentor a mid-size team and promotes a healthy team building and collaboration
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of junior staff
• Establish and maintain effective relationships within and outside the immediate team

Qualifications

• Min 12 to 15 years of strong media experience, prior experience in managing large client accounts preferred.
• Ability to develop POVs on various media in the marketplace is essential to this role
• Excellent presenter and strong in client & stakeholders management
• Is sound in online and offline strategic planning. Experience in planning and implementing in market such as SEA, China, US and EU is a benefit but optional.
• Detailed awareness of media landscape, trends, challenges and competition.
• Good understanding of research tools
• Ability to translate data into well-articulated ideas looking outside the box
• Creative ability to partner and develop innovation and first to market opportunities
• Superior organizational, interpersonal and managerial skills with attention to detail

About EventNook
EventNook is a fast-growing event technology platform providing end-to-end event management solutions, from registration and ticketing to on-site check-in and attendee engagement. We empower businesses to run successful events by offering cutting-edge, user-friendly software that meets the needs of modern events. Our event platform and services have empowered regional conferences and global brands such as Gamescom, Breakpoint, InsureTech, Microsoft, etc.

Learn more - https://overview.eventnook.com

As we continue to expand our market presence in Singapore and Hong Kong, we are seeking a dynamic Associate Account Director (Sales) to join our team and lead the charge in acquiring new corporate and conference clients. This role is perfect for someone passionate about event technology with a track record of sales success, particularly in the B2B sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• New Business Development: Identify and target potential corporate, institutes and conference clients in Singapore, APAC and the Middle East, focusing on hunting new opportunities and expanding our client base.
• Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet and exceed revenue goals, focusing on the corporate and conference markets.
• Client Acquisition: Establish relationships with key decision-makers, including event planners, marketing directors, and C-level executives, to drive engagement with EventNook’s solutions.
• Consultative Sales: Act as a trusted advisor by understanding clients' event needs and proposing tailored solutions to enhance their event management processes.
• Pipeline Management: Build and manage a healthy pipeline of prospects using CRM tools, ensuring consistent follow-up and tracking of all sales activities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and product teams to align sales strategies with product offerings and ensure seamless delivery of client expectations.
• Regional Focus: Take ownership of sales efforts in both Singapore and Hong Kong, with occasional travel for client meetings and events in Hong Kong.
• Market Insights: Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities, providing feedback to enhance product features and sales tactics.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years in B2B sales, with a strong preference for experience in event technology, SaaS, or related industries.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in hunting new business and meeting/exceeding sales targets, especially in corporate or conference sectors.
• Client Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with high-level clients.
• Sales Strategy and Negotiation: Strong skills in developing sales strategies, closing deals, and negotiating contracts.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the events industry, particularly within the Singapore and Hong Kong markets, is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: A proactive and self-driven approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of sales efforts.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to clients and stakeholders.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Platform: Be part of a cutting-edge technology that is transforming the event management landscape.
• Regional Exposure: Gain experience working in both the Singapore and Hong Kong markets with top-tier corporate and conference clients.
• Growth Opportunities: As a key player in a growing company, you will have significant opportunities for career progression and leadership roles.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a passionate and collaborative team.

Application Process:

If you're passionate about driving growth and ready to make a significant impact in the event technology space, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected], including the job reference number (#SG-ASD-2024Q4) in the subject line.

Role Purpose

The role is to manage and develop business from a portfolio of multinational corporate accounts, with revenue delivery of >$25M from discovered contacts across assigned account portfolio. Delivers revenue to hotels globally, maximizing revenues and market share for all brands and across all segments (transient, group, project). The account portfolio is comprised of corporations which have high complexity given their size and global reach and require deployment of an account team comprised of team members deployed to key buyers, decision-makers and influencers within each account, across different geographies.

Key Accountabilities

• Identifying, soliciting, influencing and converting highly valuable revenue opportunities
• Developing and maximizing relationships with contacts at all levels within the assigned account portfolio
• Developing and executing innovative strategic plans for each account within each segment, in order to drive rate growth, shift share and deliver more customers to our growing portfolio
• Collaborating with account team members and hotel team members to successfully craft and execute global account plans with regional and local applicability
• Along with account team members, leads and directs company resources across a portfolio of multinational corporate accounts.
• Formulates the strategy to optimize account performance and strategic opportunities across IHG functions, regions, and brands.
• Along with account team members, owns the account relationship for the company, engaging the account and company business functions in all interactions (at all levels) related to our mutual business together, representing a 360 view of our account relationship.
• Leads and engages company resources which include global sales teams, regional sales leadership, hotel operations, global and regional functional groups (such as technology, multi-brand/brand, marketing, loyalty & partnerships, procurement) and senior management. Responsible for all facets of strategic account management, including the development, evolution and execution of strategic account plans, account progress updates for internal and external stakeholders, Corporate, Group and Project RFP’s, communicating brand differentiation through brand programs, agency events, roadshows, tradeshows, next-gen initiatives, B2B marketing and other sales activities
• Actively participate in travel professional and industry groups, and be recognised internally and externally as an expert in the designated market segments
• Listens to understand each account’s and each contact’s needs and expectations, and delivers tailored solutions to the account which maximize returns to the client and our business, intentionally differentiating our partnership and offerings vs. competitors.
• Drives and maximizes revenue and market share growth from each account, resulting in achievement of individual and team sales targets which contributes to the outperformance of our brands and fuels growth for the company.
• Maintains all details of managed accounts, account strategies and client engagement in CRM program

Key Skills & Experiences

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Marketing, Management, Business, Hospitality or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Experience:

5 or more years of progressive work-related experience in the service industry with at least 3 years in multi-unit or corporate roles, as well as demonstrated mastery of technical and business knowledge and understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position. Extensive sales experience is required, as well as client management experience among large, complex meeting & incentive agencies.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Thinks beyond traditional ways of doing things by using the principles of strategic account management, as well as gaining insight that is the platform for the development of creative and innovative client solutions. Possesses sufficient business acumen (financial and commercial knowledge) to assess the impact of non-traditional approaches to gaining market share.
• Knowledge and expertise, both deep and broad, of our brands, along with competitive brands.
• Experience in working in global markets, deep understanding of managing across diverse, multi-cultural teams and customer organizations.
• Sales management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale sales segment plans from conception through implementation and assessment.
• Strong client management, problem solving, negotiation and organization skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for providing information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff.
• Works effectively at board level in client companies, possess strong relationship management skills, and well-developed probing, listening, negotiating and persuading abilities.
• Knowledge of hotel sales & marketing, business planning, etc., along with strong sales ability, sales management, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of macro-economic and industry trends, competitive landscape and other factors which influence account strategies, positions and initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to influence across an owned, managed and franchised environment
• Experience with franchise organization or ownership constituencies is preferable. International experience or handling accounts with international scope is required.
• Competent in allocating resources, controlling expenses and working within pre-determined budgets
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and using sales-related software

You may apply via IHG Careers https://careers.ihg.com/en/ and enter job code 132336

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Sales Account Manager to join our APAC Management team. You will work directly with clients, prospects and business stakeholders and will be responsible for delivering our regional sales strategy. This dynamic role involves selling Managed Services and Resource Augmentation to banks, asset mangers, wealth managers and other financial institutions.

This is an exciting role as we expand our capabilities globally. The preferred candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirt with a focused approach as we develop this fast-growing part of our business. This position is based in Singapore and will be focused on servicing clients in the Asia Pacific region primarily Hong Kong, India, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, manage, and close new business opportunities within APAC accounts
• Identifying market opportunities through meetings, networking and other channels
• Main point of contact for existing clients, responsible for managing existing client relationships and driving renewal opportunities
• To understand each customer’s business objectives, challenges, and issues and how we present Delta Capita's (DC) outcome-based solutions to meet these objectives
• Document and manage dynamic account plans, encapsulating business requirements including white space and clear competitive replacement strategies
• Internal stakeholder management ensuring effective communication and coordination across the organisation, with all levels of seniority
• Develop a business plan and go to market/demand management initiatives leveraging DC’s organization develop core revenues and penetration across the account base
• Develop a 12-to-24-month pipeline of qualified incremental business opportunities

Job requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum of 8 years experience in sales and managing client relationships
• Strong experience in KYC or Post Trade services with a relevant network across Singapore and Hong Kong
• Experience of working and leveraging appropriate business partners, including tier 1 re-sellers, SI’s, SP’s, technology providers and software vendors
• Strong knowledge of industry trends and competition
• Knowledge of key sales disciplines- Salesforce, MEDDIC, unsolicited proposals, partner leverage Deal sheets etc
• Proven ability to manage multiple, lengthy and complex sales cycles
• Proven ability to manage net new business as well as develop existing business opportunities
• Have an interest, market opinion and existing understanding of the financial industry sector, including market dynamics and competitive landscape

Required Skills

• Hunger and strong organizational skills to develop a dynamic people-oriented business
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Accurate reporting skills and attention to detail
• Self managed - Energetic, flexible and capable of operating remotely
• Responsive to customers business needs and clear focus on maintaining excellent customer service

How We Work:

Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

This position is located in Singapore with hybrid working. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks.

Who We Are

Delta Capita Group (a member of the Prytek Group) is a global managed services, consulting and solutions provider with a unique combination of experience in Financial Services and technology innovation capability. Our mission is to reinvent the financial services value chain providing technology based mutualized services for financial institutions for non differentiating services.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for proactively soliciting and managing large group with meeting/catering opportunities with significant revenue potential. Manages and converts all corporate group/catering opportunities not handled by the MICE team of 79 rooms and below. Actively up-sells each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity. Achieves personal and team related revenue goals. Ensures business is turned over to the Event Management team properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Responsible for driving customer/guest loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer/guest experience. Provides service to customers in order to grow the account on behalf of the company.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience:

High school diploma; 5 years’ experience in the sales and marketing, guest services or related professional area. OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK SALES ACTIVITIES

Understanding Market Opportunities & Driving Revenue:

• Targets group/catering accounts, markets, or segments with heavy emphasis on proactive solicitation and account saturation. Partners with group/catering counterpart to effectively manage the business opportunity.
• Responds to incoming group/catering opportunities for the property that are outside parameters of the Group Sales.
• Identifies, qualifies and solicits new group/catering business to achieve personal and each property’s revenue goals. Focuses efforts on group/catering accounts with significant potential sales revenue.
• Develops effective group/catering sales plans and actions. Designs, develops and sells creative catered events.

Maximizes revenue by upselling packages and creative food and beverage:

• Understands the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them.
• Closes the best opportunities for each property based on market conditions and individual property needs. Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service:

• Handles complex business with significant revenue potential as well as significant customer expectations.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Activities include sales calls, entertainment, FAM trips, trade shows, etc.
• Develops relationships within community to strengthen and expand customer base for group/catering sales opportunities.
• Supports brand’s Service and Relationship Strategy, driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
• Provides excellent customer service in order to grow share of the account.

Executes brand’s Customer Service Standards and property’s Brand Standards:

• Executes and supports the business Customer Service Standards and property’s Brand Standards. Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.
• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
• Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the property and brand.
• Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.

Building Successful Relationships:

• Works collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Group Sales, Market Sales, Strategic Accounts) to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
• Manages and develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Uses sales resources and administrative/support staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Utilizes intranet for resources and information. Conducts site inspections.
• Creates contracts as required.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Role Purpose

The role is to manage and develop business from a portfolio of multinational corporate accounts, with revenue delivery of >$25M from discovered contacts across assigned account portfolio. Delivers revenue to hotels globally, maximizing revenues and market share for all brands and across all segments (transient, group, project). The account portfolio is comprised of corporations which have high complexity given their size and global reach and require deployment of an account team comprised of team members deployed to key buyers, decision-makers and influencers within each account, across different geographies.

Key Accountabilities

• Identifying, soliciting, influencing and converting highly valuable revenue opportunities
• Developing and maximizing relationships with contacts at all levels within the assigned account portfolio
• Developing and executing innovative strategic plans for each account within each segment, in order to drive rate growth, shift share and deliver more customers to our growing portfolio
• Collaborating with account team members and hotel team members to successfully craft and execute global account plans with regional and local applicability
• Along with account team members, leads and directs company resources across a portfolio of multinational corporate accounts.
• Formulates the strategy to optimize account performance and strategic opportunities across IHG functions, regions, and brands.
• Along with account team members, owns the account relationship for the company, engaging the account and company business functions in all interactions (at all levels) related to our mutual business together, representing a 360 view of our account relationship.
• Leads and engages company resources which include global sales teams, regional sales leadership, hotel operations, global and regional functional groups (such as technology, multi-brand/brand, marketing, loyalty & partnerships, procurement) and senior management. Responsible for all facets of strategic account management, including the development, evolution and execution of strategic account plans, account progress updates for internal and external stakeholders, Corporate, Group and Project RFP’s, communicating brand differentiation through brand programs, agency events, roadshows, tradeshows, next-gen initiatives, B2B marketing and other sales activities
• Actively participate in travel professional and industry groups, and be recognised internally and externally as an expert in the designated market segments
• Listens to understand each account’s and each contact’s needs and expectations, and delivers tailored solutions to the account which maximize returns to the client and our business, intentionally differentiating our partnership and offerings vs. competitors.
• Drives and maximizes revenue and market share growth from each account, resulting in achievement of individual and team sales targets which contributes to the outperformance of our brands and fuels growth for the company.
• Maintains all details of managed accounts, account strategies and client engagement in CRM program

Key Skills & Experiences

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Marketing, Management, Business, Hospitality or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Experience:

5 or more years of progressive work-related experience in the service industry with at least 3 years in multi-unit or corporate roles, as well as demonstrated mastery of technical and business knowledge and understanding of multiple disciplines/processes related to the position. Extensive sales experience is required, as well as client management experience among large, complex meeting & incentive agencies.

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Thinks beyond traditional ways of doing things by using the principles of strategic account management, as well as gaining insight that is the platform for the development of creative and innovative client solutions. Possesses sufficient business acumen (financial and commercial knowledge) to assess the impact of non-traditional approaches to gaining market share.
• Knowledge and expertise, both deep and broad, of our brands, along with competitive brands.
• Experience in working in global markets, deep understanding of managing across diverse, multi-cultural teams and customer organizations.
• Sales management experience in organizing, planning and executing large-scale sales segment plans from conception through implementation and assessment.
• Strong client management, problem solving, negotiation and organization skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for providing information to clients, vendors, senior management and staff.
• Works effectively at board level in client companies, possess strong relationship management skills, and well-developed probing, listening, negotiating and persuading abilities.
• Knowledge of hotel sales & marketing, business planning, etc., along with strong sales ability, sales management, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of macro-economic and industry trends, competitive landscape and other factors which influence account strategies, positions and initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and an ability to influence across an owned, managed and franchised environment
• Experience with franchise organization or ownership constituencies is preferable. International experience or handling accounts with international scope is required.
• Competent in allocating resources, controlling expenses and working within pre-determined budgets
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and using sales-related software

You may apply via IHG Careers https://careers.ihg.com/en/ and enter job code 132336

Boeing Global Services is seeking a Digital Portfolio Sales Director (Non-Executive) based in

Singapore/Bangkok/Jakarta/Seoul, who will be responsible for planning, developing and managing

competitive sales campaigns both nationally and internationally. This position will be instrumental with

proactively executing sales and delivery activities to customers within the assigned region.

Position Responsibilities:

• Drives sales and campaign activities to successful completion by integrating multiple aspects of the customers' needs in a consultative manner. Crafts campaign specific strategies, procures, resources and secures management commitment to ensure successful execution. Creates metrics to monitor campaign project status and budget requirements.
• Initiates, maintains and advances customer relationships and works to be accepted as a trusted business partner by the customer.
• Establishes, maintains and expands network to address customer needs and keep lines of communication open.
• Develops customer solutions by coordinating and integrating with internal and external processes and divisions to provide a competitive advantage and to foster business growth with acceptable margins.
• Identifies future business opportunities and promotes the value of Boeing portfolio and partnership.
• Develop strong relationships within Boeing with the aim to partner, engage, pursue, and win new business with new and existing customers.
• Leads preparation of proposals by developing themes and discriminators and ensures correct members and resources are included in the team. Recommends alternative means of compliance to customer requests. Reviews and contributes to the final draft materials. Challenges recommended scope and cost to ensure compliance and competitiveness.
• Leads negotiations and finalizes commitments, ensuring mutual benefit to the customer and Boeing by interfacing directly with customer decision-makers and influencers. Leverages detailed understanding of both customer and Boeing needs and resources to find areas of alignment and integration. Obtains commitment within parameters approved by management.
• Coordinates packaging of Boeing and Industry products and knowledge into complete solutions that meets customer needs.
• Leverages company resources by building and leading a capture team to support customer commitments, gain a competitive advantage and foster business growth by using a comprehensive understanding (breadth and depth) of multiple Digital and Boeing products and services, process and operations and resources.
• Leads the approval process by advocating the customer requirements and selling the business case to management to ensure quality deal. Balances the enterprise, business unit and customer goals to meet and drive Long Range Business Plan (LRBP).

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven Track Record as a successful customer facing professional in the SaaS or Aviation Industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with Sales & Marketing
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience interfacing with senior and executive leadership
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing competitive domestic or international sales campaigns
• Competent in Microsoft Office and SalesForce.com
• Personality of a natural and charismatic Sales Director

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Other job-related information:

Benefits and pay are determined in line with local labor market practices. This is not an expat assignment.

Job Title: Head of ESG Advisory (Director/Executive Director)

Location: Singapore

Company: Professional Services Firm

About the Client: They are a leading International professional services firm providing top-tier accounting and advisory services to corporate clients across the region. As part of their ongoing business expansion, they are establishing a new ESG Advisory practice to better serve our clients' sustainability and governance needs. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to spearhead this initiative in Singapore.

Position Overview: The Head of ESG Advisory will be responsible for driving the growth and development of our ESG advisory business in Singapore. This is a pivotal role focusing on business development, client acquisition, and service delivery. The successful candidate will lead a team of ESG professionals, ensuring the highest standards of advisory services are provided to our clients. This role reports directly to the Partner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Identify and develop new business opportunities with local SMEs and MMEs.
  Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients.
  Develop and execute strategic plans to win new accounts and expand the ESG advisory business.
  
• Client Engagement: Lead the team in delivering comprehensive ESG advisory services to clients.
  Oversee project execution, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of services.
  Provide expert guidance on ESG strategies, ESG reporting, and ESG compliance.
  
• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing ESG advisory team.
  Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
  Manage team performance and professional development.
  
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the ESG advisory business plan.
  Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in ESG.
  Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the firm.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in ESG advisory or related fields, with a proven track record in business development.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, regulations, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in Mandarin as you will be expected to service Mandarin speaking clients in Mainland China
• Travel up to 20% within Asia including China

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and lead a new business practice.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Join us in making a positive impact on businesses and society through sustainable practices. We look forward to welcoming a passionate and experienced professional to our team.

We welcome you to send in your application at [email protected]

You will lead the work on some of the most popular consumer brands in the world, impacting the daily lives of nearly 2 billion people in the fastest growing region in the world. You will work for clients who not only care about success in the marketplace, but are passionate about the role of brands in helping bring about social change. The Group Account Director is responsible for the overall management of a client account including creation and communication of effective brand strategies, annual fee and contract negotiations, account staffing and oversight of all client relations and presentations; and provides high level support and oversight to an Account Service team.

Expectations of a Senior Account Director

• Manages a portfolio of brands
• Along with Creative Directors and Strategic Planner, sets creative and strategic tone for client account
• Partners with Senior Planners to develop and implement highly interactive strategic plans for brand
• Problem solves on high level account and production issues and knows when to involve Managing Director
• Builds and maintains top level client relationships; acts as key contact to clients; attends all high profile campaign presentations, shoots and edits
• Oversees annual fee and contract negotiations and other broad budget issues; works closely with Finance on contract and fee proposals; recommends staffing adjustments as necessary based on increase or decrease in annual fee
• Leads weekly/monthly client revenue tracking and analyzes revenue impact on account and agency profitability
• Manages and facilitates new business pitches when requested by Managing Director
• Committed to constantly improving our work, and how we work
• Always on a look out for opportunities to cross-sell within the Groupe
• Maintains a sense of discretion and professionalism, representing the Groupe

Expectations as a member of our community

• You believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world. But you’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there: not a path you walk alone, but with a group of people putting a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work, towards a common goal
• Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assets
• You will be tested, you will be challenged and you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each other

Expectations as a team leader

You will learn that we prefer not to hire our leaders, but to grow them. As your own leadership journey evolves, your primary goal will be to nurture the next generation of leaders. You will reflect our “People First” ethos, where we believe that the best work can only come from a team that feels happy, secure and motivated, with a clarity of purpose. You understand that humility and kindness are equal in importance to daring and initiative. You value diversity, equality and inclusivity, not because it’s fashionable but because it’s obvious.

In you role, you will specifically be expected to:

• Provide leadership and professional development to department staff.
• Mentor and trains team members, write performance reviews, and allocate work
• Monitor teams to deliver beyond client’s expectations
• Motivate your team, and be the glue that keeps teams going
• Set goals and KPIs for each team member, and works with them to achieve these

Special requirements

• Required 10+ years account/ digital/ production experience in a creative advertising agency
• Deep understanding of digital production steps and processes – responsible for high level digital communication to clients
• Capable of writing a thoughtful interactive business strategy presentation dissecting a client’s platform, mobile and social landscape, highlighting current trends in digital, media, technology and advertising that may be utilized to grow their business
• Lives the interactive ecosystem (truly born of Digital), understands how social, mobile, experiential, search, etc all co-exist
• Able to effectively interpret and lead regarding measurement reporting, whether regarding standard or rich media advertising or social
• Rallies behind interactive briefs and pushes clients and creatives to explore new interactive projects
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills required
• Strong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitability
• A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
• Exceptional initiative and follow through skills

The person in this role will be charged with increasing our client penetration rate across the entire APAC region, both for first time VCF clients and for existing VCF clients to maximize our share of their working capital and value chain wallet.

The span of the target market is broad and requires broad-based knowledge of the target clients, the overall competitive framework and the capabilities and limitations of the VCF product suite. A strong awareness of overall product suitability for client needs in line with Rabobank risk appetite is key to success in delivering.

The overall VCF APAC region is being created to maximize scale and to increase overall efficiency and efficacy. While the role will lead to being a deal captain, it also will require the ability to trust and empower employees to execute while moving on to new opportunities. The person in is this role will be key to contributing to the overall pipeline of the regional franchise and to enhancing awareness within the bank and among bankers. An ability to identify client needs and provide solutions that are able to be delivered as promised and in reasonable timeframes (as well as in line with efficiency, digitalization, and revenue and return targets) is key to success.

As one of the 3 pillars of Structured Lending in the Wholesale setup, VCF is the centre of competence/excellence for payables, inventory and receivables finance solutions. VCF operates across all regions where Wholesale currently operates and primarily serves clients of Wholesale and also serves clients of the Rabobank Group entities, e.g. DLL.

VCF is established to continue to provide Rabobank clients with optionality of products for their working capital needs and to enhance the revenue contribution of clients to the overall Wholesale revenue line by being a one stop service provider for working capital, supply chain finance and value chain finance for customers in the international food & agri markets (Banking4Food). History has shown that if a client is a user of an ABF or SIP product offering, then the client is typically elevated to HVC status in conjunction with other Rabobank product offerings or on a standalone basis.

VCF is a growth engine as part of being Fitter, Stronger and Better and has an ambitious MTP that seeks c. 10% CAGR growth through increased penetration of offerings across the client base, integrated and multi-use product offerings for clients and new product development.

By offering highly structured products with protective measures embedded as our clients’ profiles deteriorate, it is intended that VCF delivers a high quality of recurring earnings with low impairment levels (historically nil). Therefore, continued excellence in surveillance, upfront due diligence and knowing our customers is key.

VCF is keenly focused on digitalization, innovation, sustainability and new product development for its clients and to Growing a Better World Together.

Working for the Rabobank Group demands special competencies from the individual employee, who must have a natural tendency to collaborate with customers, members and colleagues. The added value manifests itself in permanent, mutual collaboration between all national and international business units and entities within the Rabobank Group. The permanent collaboration enables us to achieve shared professional results, where short-term and long-term customer interest is at the forefront. This requires employees to have a personality which is clearly "actively focused on other people" and for employees to make a careful consideration between risks and results in the performance of work duties with the objective to increase and maintain customer confidence in the entire value chain of product development, product distribution and customer advice. Employees within the Rabobank Group are aware of possible risks to the organization in performing their work duties and handle these risks with care. The Rabobank Group’s Code of Conduct forms the framework for how to do business within the entire Rabobank Group.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Delivery of assigned KPIs with a large focus on adding new client transactions, increasing the overall penetration rate, and revenue targets;
• Targets will be rateably in line with the targets of the overall regional franchise;
• Meeting budget within prescribed parameters;
• Contributing to and fostering a culture of risk management awareness, management and compliance as well as personal conduct;
• Coordination and alignment with the Head of VCF APAC as to the strategy and suitability;
• Client centricity – building and maintaining client relationships and prompt follow up is important at all times;
• Marketing – preparing of marketing material, pitching, identifying opportunities, follow-up and provide clients and bankers periodic update regarding VCF product and market developments;
• Coordinate - structuring and execution of transactions in particular negotiating legal agreements, managing agreement execution, internal credit approvals, managing stakeholders and establishing reporting and monitoring framework;
• Performing analysis - due diligence, collateral audit, data analysis, first loss analysis, credit enhancement requirements;
• Structuring - drafting and negotiating term sheets, transaction modelling, rating agency methodology (where applicable), insolvency analysis, debt ranking, capital and return calculations, pricing;
• Maintain good relationships with VCF APAC stakeholders, both internal and external;

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience in asset-based lending, inventory (ownership) financing, receivables purchase, portfolio finance and supplier finance.
• Self-starter and can do attitude.
• Result and quality driven.
• Excellent communication skills (verbally and in writing) and able to interact with clients on a professional level.
• Coordination and management of transaction process with high attention to detail.
• Creative problem solving skills, strong drive and ability to perform under pressure and deadlines.
• Advanced modelling skills and good analytical skills
• Excellent team player
• International travel as required including extensive travels to countries not limited to India, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam; and
• Others as are warranted by the needs of the business

Company Profile

Elmwood Design Consultancy is a leading global design agency renowned for creating impactful and innovative brand experiences. With a rich history of design excellence, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of creativity and design to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

As an agency, our goal is to be an invaluable agency partner to our clients and help them grow their brands based on evidence based marketing principles. With access to MSQ’s broader capability set, particularly in digital and tech, we bring greater insight and channel specific expertise to meet the needs of today’s leading brands.

As a Group Account Director, you are dedicated to building long lasting relationships, strategic and profitable client relationships. You have insights, can ‘talk the talk’ with clients, show commercial leadership and define what is right for Elmwood through effective strategies. Clients need you in the room to have a quality conversation, and you’re comfortable negotiating. You’re a leader in a fast-paced environment who takes control, spending a fair amount of time directing those around you. You are self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset to embrace company spirit of growth and progress.

To be a truly great Group Account Director at Elmwood your focus will be on:

Relationships: You understand what great client service looks, delivering it everyday through leadership of your team. You immerse yourself into the client’s business. You develop a profitable industry network around you.

Creativity: You are a reservoir of knowledge, and constantly come up with new and interesting ways to delight your clients. You use the talent around you to provide strategic delivery.

Effectiveness: You resource projects well, ensuring you hit all financial and custodial targets. You have grown great client relationships and can now leverage these to unearth new opportunities.

The Role in Detail

• Strategic Account Management
• Long term and day to day hands- on project management of one large account and/or multiple accounts
• Lead 4-5 key clients (brands) relationships
• Strong strategic development and recommendations on branding and project related initiatives (actual projects/briefs) and pitches
• Support in research, planning and new business activities
• Drive new business and farming, strategic planning and brand consulting related projects
• Observe regular industry trends and best practices to fulfill your role as the client’s brand guardian

Client Relationship Management

• Primary relationship owner with an eye towards developing long term relationships, developing new relationships and increasing revenue significantly beyond initial engagements
• Develop strategies and processes/approaches to increase client satisfaction
• Manage client expectations/communications, expand client relationships as well as effective comprehension and delivery of expectations
• Effectively manage all aspects of client and internal/external communications and end-to-end deliverables to ensure that projects and delivered on- time, on –budget and exceeding expectations

Project Management

• Ability to manage multiple, highly complex projects simultaneously across multiple clients
• Holistic understanding of client/projects’ impact across all departments - not just your own projects
• Lead the implementation of 4D and 4C, ensuring client management team understands the process and can explain its value to Clients
• Manage Client relationships in line with the company’s philosophy, tools and process
• Effective resource planning that is optimal across functions

Commercial Management

• Prepare proposals, estimating costs (including costing strategy), timelines and case studies
• Translate and/or write strategic/effective Creative and Production Briefs to ensure the successful delivery of assignments
• Clarity and persuasion of proposals
• Effectively manage implementation end of the projects as well as 3rd party suppliers/vendors (supported by Production team)
• Gather, monitor and manage project status and billing information
• Support the development of internal processes to improve efficiency
• Group level P/L responsibility – achieving targets whilst maintaining optimum cost ratios for profitability
• Ensure healthy cashflow and on time payment

People Management

• Participate in hiring new client services employees and work with CSD/MD to assess and compose client teams
• Provide direction and development to team members ensuring performance is managed in line with the performance review process (junior, peer and senior)
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills

Desired Skills and Expertise

• Prior experience in CPG is a must
• Strong written and presentation skills especially in English
• Strategic thinker and do-er
• An amazing networker, talking the talk and delighting clients
• Deep packaging experience- 2D graphics and 3D structural design
• Ability to manage multiple projects and project team across disciplines simultaneously
• Plenty of curiosity, rigour, initiative and passion to excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem solver
• Excellent prioritisation and negotiation skills
• Team-player
• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment
• Fully proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Keynote application
• Minimum an undergraduate degree, ideally in Business, Marketing or Communications

As a Senior Account Director, you will lead the work on some of the most popular consumer brands in the world, impacting the daily lives of nearly 2 billion people in the fastest growing region in the world. You will work for clients who not only care about success in the marketplace, but are passionate about the role of brands in helping bring about social change. The Account Director is responsible for seamless delivery on a client account including creation and communication of effective brand strategies, account staffing and oversight of all client relations and presentations; while providing active support and oversight to an Account Service team.

Expectations of a Senior Account Director

• Earns the respect of the client teams by demonstrating high quality counsel, total category and brand knowledge, and delivering executional excellence within budgets and timelines
• Fostering a culture of high-energy within the agency (across departments), and committed to nurturing and motivating your team to reach for the stars
• Demonstrate custodianship of the business and brand, and own the client relationship at senior levels
• Manages a number of key client relationships
• Acts as the first point of contact for client questions and requests
• Talks to other departments in the organisation in order to facilitate client requests
• Builds and maintains relationships with clients often through regular face to face contact and meetings
• Partners with Planners to develop and implement highly interactive strategic responses for brand’s business and communications needs
• Problem solves on high level account and production issues and knows when to involve their supervisor
• Generate accurate reports on the status of existing accounts and new business
• Leads presentations with clients
• Manages a budget and achieve targets
• Always on a look out for opportunities to cross-sell within the Groupe
• Manages and facilitates new business pitches when requested by Managing Director
• Committed to constantly improving our work, and how we work
• Maintains a sense of discretion and professionalism, representing the Groupe

Expectations as a member of our community

• You believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world. But you’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there: not a path you walk alone, but with a group of people putting a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work, towards a common goal
• Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assets
• You will be tested, you will be challenged and you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each other

Expectations as a team leader

You will learn that we prefer not to hire our leaders, but to grow them. As your own leadership journey evolves, your primary goal will be to nurture the next generation of leaders. You will reflect our “People First” ethos, where we believe that the best work can only come from a team that feels happy, secure and motivated, with a clarity of purpose. You understand that humility and kindness are equal in importance to daring and initiative. You value diversity, equality and inclusivity, not because it’s fashionable but because it’s obvious.

In this role, you will specifically be expected to:

• Provide leadership and professional development to department staff.
• Mentor and trains team members, write performance reviews, and allocate work
• Monitor teams to deliver beyond client’s expectations
• Motivate your team, and be the glue that keeps teams going
• Set goals and KPIs for each team member, and works with them to achieve these

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 9 to 12 years account management experience in a creative advertising agency
• Strong combination of being highly strategic in your counsel, and highly effective in your executions
• Ability to contribute to the strategic process, and lead strategic conversations on the brand with the client leadership team
• Capable of writing a thoughtful interactive communication strategy presentations, highlighting current trends in digital, media, technology and advertising that may be utilized to achieve a client’s business outcomes
• Able to effectively interpret and lead regarding measurement reporting, whether regarding standard or rich media advertising or social
• Rallies behind interactive briefs and pushes clients and creatives to explore new interactive projects
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitability
• A track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail with exceptional initiative and follow through skills

To secure and manage long term profitable growth for the ASP Ships Group ship management companies operating in the Asian market –

- ASP Ship Management Singapore Pte Ltd

- ASP Ship Management India Pvt Ltd

Manage and maintain world’s best practice in safety management and protection of the marine environment

Manage strong customer relationships

Manage continuous improvement in our people, ship management systems and processes

Manage and maintain strong external and internal communication

Maximising returns to shareholders

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all company‘s decisions on major operational matters and lead the implementation of the company's resolutions.
• Develop corporate strategies and objectives, create corporate culture and promote the overall image of the company.
• Implement the company's overall strategies, explore market opportunities and lead innovation.
• Preside over and promote key management processes and regulations, make decisions on major matters, and become the representative of the company in major business, foreign affairs or other important activities.
• Responsible for the company's workforce construction, select middle-and-senior level management staff and preside over company's strategic meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business strategies.
• Advise the board, ensuring market and future insights.
• Manage financial strategies and operations for growth.
• Promote company culture and values.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar role within tech or AI.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledgeable in AI market trends, finance, and business functions.
• Degree in Business, Technology, or related fields.

Job Description:

United Language Centre (ULC) is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to join us as our CEO. The ideal candidate will have extensive international education, language center management, sales, and team leadership experience. They should possess the ability to lead ULC to new heights in terms of performance.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing strategic plans to drive growth and profitability.
• Leading and managing the overall operations of the organization.
• Setting and achieving sales targets while ensuring excellent customer service.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, partners, and investors.
• Providing visionary leadership to inspire and motivate the team towards achieving organizational goals.
• Identifying market trends and opportunities to innovate and expand ULC's offerings.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Implementing effective performance management systems to drive productivity and accountability.
• Managing financial resources effectively to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
• Representing ULC in industry forums, conferences, and other networking events
• Undertake such other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior management positions, preferably in the education or language center industry.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and achieving sales targets.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Exceptional strategic planning and execution abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Extensive knowledge of international education trends and best practices.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience in leading and managing multicultural teams.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

What we offer:

• Competitive base salary paired with an appealing commission structure, acknowledging and rewarding business achievements.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding organization.
• Continuous training and professional development programs designed to enhance your leadership skills and knowledge.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that fosters teamwork and the exchange of best practices.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives and contribute to their language learning journey.

Join our dynamic team and embark on an exciting leadership career with United Language Centre!

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.

United Language Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We look forward to receiving your application!

Responsibilities

• Bring together the right team
• Bring the right people from the company to architect innovative solutions at the client that are tailored to their business needs
• Bring the right people from the growth platforms and operating groups to architect innovative solutions at the client that are tailored to their business needs
• Develop a robust, long-term pipeline of opportunities to ensure the sustainability of company's business at the client over time
• Shape solutions for our clients
• Create opportunities by making the connection between the client’s strategic priorities and the company's offerings, solutions, and people to address these priorities
• Manage client satisfaction and ensure service delivery expectations are met, in line with client expectations
• Lead account planning across the account team
• Work as trusted client advisor
• Create a solid business network within the client and seek opportunities to create connections outside of the client to further enhance relationships (e.g., client to client, cross industry)
• Build and leverage a deep understanding of both the industry and market in which the client operates, as well as an intimate knowledge of the client’s business to influence the client’s business strategies
• Drive profitable sales growth
• Drive financial performance for the account (e.g., sales, revenue and profitability) and run account operations (e.g., EACs, billing, collections, etc.)

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration or Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum 15 - 20 years of experience Client Account Development an Management in the relevant industry
• Have good solid experience in Sales Pursuit Management, Value Analysis and Prioritization, Financial Analysis and Customer Insights

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Strategically located in the heart of Singapore’s shopping, dining and entertainment districts and with the City Hall and Esplanade Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train stations and other major transportation nodes at its doorstep, Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford are the gateway to explore Singapore’s landscapes at your convenience. With a total of 2,030 well-appointed guestrooms, both hotels also offer a distinct collection of 12 lifestyle and dining choices including Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant JAAN by Kirk Westaway, cutting-edge meeting space at Raffles City Convention Centre with 34 meeting rooms and one of Asia’s largest spas, Willow Stream Spa.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

At Fairmont Singapore and Swissôtel The Stamford, we design career plans and unveil new professional perspectives through our various development programs. We shine when YOU shine. Come and be part of our dynamic team and experience immerse growth and career opportunities with us.

Executive Director of Revenue

Job Description

• Leads strategic planning and collaborates with all hotel profit generation teams to actively seek opportunities to drive incremental profit for Rooms, Restaurants, Spas, and other revenue streams.
• Leverages Revenue Management analytics, technologies, processes, tools, and training programs to optimize hotel profits.
• Creates short- and long-term forecasts, that yield the best decisions on pricing and yielding tactics for 2030 rooms, 12 F&B outlets and 10KSQM Convention center
• Actively participates in ownership conversations and presentations.
• Monitors relevant economic, market, and competitive set indicators to derive insight-led profit generation strategies
• Maintains relationships with local market competitors to keep informed of trends and news.
• Motivate, lead, coach and manage all aspects of team members’ performance towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in similar capacity.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Dynamic can-do attitude
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with RM systems like Ideas, TARS highly preferred
• Ability to complete work within given deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets
• Convention center revenue management
• Total revenue management
  

Publicis Communications is a collective of the most passionate, purposeful, and progressive creative agencies in Singapore, formed by Publicis Worldwide, Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, Prodigious, and MSL. At Publicis Singapore, we believe that magic happens when brands lead change with creativity and bravery.

We believe in effecting positive change through creativity, always.

While we seek out the most brilliant minds to help us on our quest, we’re also passionate about nurturing the best talent from within. Which is why when you join us, your journey can be one of continuous evolution.

We’re a community of experts that hail from every discipline.

We’re activists who embrace challenges with agility and dynamism.

We’re idealists who thrive on inspiration.

We’re romantics who believe that an idea can change the world, but also that the idea can come from anyone and anywhere.

We’re all that, but we don’t stop at that.

Because we’re committed to becoming better versions of ourselves, every. single. day.

As a Business Director / Group Account Director, you will lead the work on some of the most popular consumer brands in the world, impacting the daily lives of nearly 2 billion people in the fastest growing region in the world. You will work for clients who not only care about success in the marketplace, but are passionate about the role of brands in helping bring about social change. The Group Account Director is responsible for the overall management of a client account including creation and communication of effective brand strategies, annual fee and contract negotiations, account staffing and oversight of all client relations and presentations; and provides high level support and oversight to an Account Service team.

Expectations of a Business Director/Group Account Director

• Manages a portfolio of brands
• Along with Creative Directors and Strategic Planner, sets creative and strategic tone for client account
• Partners with Senior Planners to develop and implement highly interactive strategic plans for brand
• Problem solves on high level account and production issues and knows when to involve Managing Director
• Builds and maintains top level client relationships; acts as key contact to clients; attends all high profile campaign presentations, shoots and edits
• Oversees annual fee and contract negotiations and other broad budget issues; works closely with Finance on contract and fee proposals; recommends staffing adjustments as necessary based on increase or decrease in annual fee
• Leads weekly/monthly client revenue tracking and analyzes revenue impact on account and agency profitability
• Manages and facilitates new business pitches when requested by Managing Director
• Committed to constantly improving our work, and how we work
• Always on a look out for opportunities to cross-sell within the Groupe
• Maintains a sense of discretion and professionalism, representing the Groupe

Expectations as a member of our community

• You believe passionately in the power of creativity to bring change to the world. But you’re realistic and have a clear-eyed view of what it will take to get there: not a path you walk alone, but with a group of people putting a diverse range of skills and perspectives to work, towards a common goal
• Your ideas and your voice will be heard, respected and protected with passion. Ideas are not disposable commodities here, they are our most precious assets
• You will be tested, you will be challenged and you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone, but you will equally be supported, encouraged and celebrated. Because the true value of a community is that we bring out the best in each other

Expectations as a team leader

You will learn that we prefer not to hire our leaders, but to grow them. As your own leadership journey evolves, your primary goal will be to nurture the next generation of leaders. You will reflect our “People First” ethos, where we believe that the best work can only come from a team that feels happy, secure and motivated, with a clarity of purpose. You understand that humility and kindness are equal in importance to daring and initiative. You value diversity, equality and inclusivity, not because it’s fashionable but because it’s obvious.

In you role, you will specifically be expected to:

• Provide leadership and professional development to department staff.
• Mentor and trains team members,, write performance reviews, and allocate work
• Monitor teams to deliver beyond client’s expectations
• Motivate your team, and be the glue that keeps teams going
• Set goals and KPIs for each team member, and works with them to achieve these

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of client management experience within an agency of similar environment
• Deep understanding of campaign marketing and digital production steps and processes – responsible for high level communication to clients
• Capable of writing a thoughtful interactive business strategy presentation dissecting a client’s platform, mobile and social landscape, highlighting current trends in digital, media, technology and advertising that may be utilized to grow their business
• Lives the interactive ecosystem (truly born of Digital), understands how social, mobile, experiential, search, etc all co-exist
• Able to effectively interpret and lead regarding measurement reporting, whether regarding standard or rich media advertising or social
• Rallies behind interactive briefs and pushes clients and creatives to explore new interactive projects
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills required
• Strong financial understanding of budgeting, estimating and agency profitability
• A demonstrated track record of gaining trust and respect by consistently demonstrating sound critical thinking skills and maintaining composure in stressful situations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
• Highly organized with a keen sense of attention to detail
• Exceptional initiative and follow through skills

Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world, a leader in marketing, communication and digital business transformation. As a platform at the intersection of marketing and digital business transformation, driven through the alchemy of creativity and technology, Publicis Groupe is built on The Power of One.

Publicis Groupe offers its clients seamless access to the expertise of its 80,000 talents across four Solution hubs: creative with Publicis Communications (Publicis Worldwide, Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, BBH, Marcel, Fallon, MSL, Prodigious), media services with Publicis Media (Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Blue 449, Performics, Digitas), digital business transformation with Publicis.Sapient and health & wellness communications with Publicis Health. Publicis Groupe’s agencies are present in over 100 countries around the world.

The Role: Senior Consultant (Senior Account Director)

We are Archetype – a global agency working across the field to build brands that attract, brands that offer a unique position and brands that effect real change in the world. Our mission is to be a local market leader everywhere we operate, driven by our strategy of best people, best work, best clients.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking to hire a strategic, creative, strong and dynamic Senior Account Director with deep experience working with B2B clients in the Corporate and Technology space.

You will have proven experience working on Corporate Reputation, Thought Leadership and Technology campaigns across diverse APAC markets. Both a client and people manager, you will possess a blend of strong client management, consulting, content, and team management skills. Impeccable spoken and written English is a must for this role.

Clients see you as a reliable go-to consultant with a solid pulse on macro-economic issues and tech trends. You understand how to develop strategic communications plans and drive nuanced storytelling that takes into consideration the complex landscape and regulatory environments across the region.

Responsibilities

• A hands-on client leadership role providing day-to-day consultancy and client management to deliver our best work
• Responsible for managing and coaching account team members
• Craft strategic APAC campaign plans with earned media at the heart, augmented by owned, social, and paid media
• A skilled storyteller, able to identify strong narratives and compelling storylines to anchor numerous pan-regional campaigns spanning the client’s technology, executives, customers, and partners
• Able to leverage media knowledge, particularly of pan-regional and global outlets with correspondents in Asia, to guide our teams and enable local markets to secure high-impact stories
• Partner with our senior consultancy leaders to deliver client trainings and workshops

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of regional PR experience, with proven track record in client satisfaction and consulting leadership
• Deep experience in B2B technology or corporate PR
• Strong comms strategy and pan-regional PR and media experience
• Excellent spoken and written English; a great writer who is able to draft strategic plans and PR materials with ease
• Strong team management experience, with ability to lead hybrid teams across offices
• Proven experience at managing, coaching, and supporting team members with client work and career progression
• Enjoys working on a fast-paced, high-performing account
• Proven ability to deliver high quality client counsel, formulate and deliver strategic ideas and solutions to meet client objectives

If you are interested, please apply here with your CV. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Brainlabs is a wildly successful business because we have a remarkable bunch of Brainlabbers.

We’re not cloned in a laboratory – as the name might suggest. In fact we’re a diverse group of over 800 people located across the world. The vital DNA we all have in common is a commitment to doing our best work in an environment designed to help us to do just that.

We are committed to our culture (codified in this document) and are looking for people to join Brainlabs who believe in it too. In return, we pledge to make Brainlabs a place for you to:

1. Do the best work of your career
2. Work with positive people in a collaborative culture
3. Be part of building the global agency of the future

About the role

Sounds good right? Ok, let’s move onto some more info about the role. First, the basics:

Role type: Permanent

Team: Client Services

Reporting to: Client Partner

Estimated Start: February 2024

Location: Singapore (Hybrid role in office)

About the role:

As Account Director you will be responsible for overseeing a growing collective of key influencer marketing accounts whilst managing and developing junior team members. You’ll lead on client strategy and high stake campaigns within your pod; building longer term roadmaps for clients and repeat business based on successful campaign strategy. But this is importantly also a role to inspire the team, we want to empower the team to own their role, responsibilities, and impact positive change.

Responsibilities:

• Confidently represent Brainlabs’ Influencer product in new business pitches / cross-sells
  • Collaborating with our regional and product specialists to develop proactive proposals, insights pieces, and strategies - with a view to increasing client success and client retention
• Own influencer marketing strategy in the region and for clients
• Client growth; grow, expand and leverage client relationships. Be a true partner to Brainlabs’ clients business. Lead and develop a growing team of higher performing Influencer Marketers
• Take an active role in developing and evolving Brainlabs’ influencer solutions in APAC, in collaboration with Brainlabs’ global product experts.
• Be a radiator for the Influencer product in APAC

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience developing bespoke marketing and client strategies
• Outstanding knowledge of the social media and influencer landscape with a focus on innovation. A true social audience expert, with experience setting creative direction
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience selling into and building relationships with clients
• Be a natural problem solver who can identify and action opportunities for growth and has the ability to generate compelling creative solutions for our clients
• Experience nurturing a high performing team

How you’ll know you’re doing it right

• You will be evaluated based on how you live our Culture Code in addition to your work in campaign optimisation, idea-sharing, and client satisfaction!
• Key metrics of success for this role include:
  • Growing client adoption of influencer campaigns
  • Being a figurehead for Brainlabs’ influencer product both inside and outside the agency
  • Growing the influencer team
  • Having fun while you’re doing it!

Brainlabs is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace: we are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process, please let us know!