Total 45,371 Full-time sales coordinator job vacancies in Singapore

The Warehouse Hotel is a meticulously restored 37-room modern boutique hotel in Robertson Quay, part of the prestigious Design Hotels portfolio. Historically detailed architecture bridges heritage and the contemporary, with thoughtful hospitality at its core.

We are looking for a passionate Sales Manager / Event Sales Manager to carry out all aspects of a profit and service driven sales on behalf of the hotel in accordance with the objectives established in the marketing plan. He/she will ensure that sales activities, top accounts and bookings are focused to yield maximum rooms and catering revenue.

Key areas of responsibilities – include but are not limited to:

• Identify new marketing opportunities via demographics, market forces, and key partnerships through market research
• Solicit, negotiate and generate contracted revenues from volume prospects that meet criteria established in the property business plan.
• Employ revenue management techniques and strategies to recommend corporate rate proposals.
• Accurately prepare and present requests for proposals in order for both client and hotel to receive a good value.
• Identify, solicit & prospect new business opportunities with potential revenue for all areas of the Hotel i.e. Guestrooms (Transient & Groups), catering events, F&B outlets, Retail etc..
• Prospect for new contract business using a wide variety of methods including phone calls, outside sales calls, attending community functions, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships, trade journals, etc.
• Develop, implement and constantly modify sales action plans.
• Negotiate and close contracts that meet the hotel's business plan objectives - Desired arrival, departure and volume patterns must be met.
• Manages and coordinates catering and conference service activities and client specifications to deliver smooth execution of executive meetings and events requiring space, food and beverage services.
• Manages room blocks and coordinates the collection of attrition for groups with the Reservations and Accounting departments.
• Develop and distribute communications relating to planning and execution of group functions, including, but not limited to group resumes, banquet event orders, and room sets according to established guidelines.
• Provides accurate group revenue and expense forecasts according to established guidelines.
• Manages and distributes function and event changes to operating departments during function execution.
• Monitors client specifications to promote smooth execution and client satisfaction.
• May be called on to host functions and participate in, or conduct sales blitzes, travel and work extended hours to achieve departmental goals.
• Sustaining rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits by exploring specific needs and anticipating opportunities.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Hotel Management and/or Sales & Marketing
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in handling Proactive Sales
• Strong overall sales skills with sales system knowledge
• Understanding of hotel & business mix needs of transient, group and catering business
• Self-confidence, energetic & enthusiastic
• Ability to present ideas, expectations and information in a concise, well-organized manner
• Excellent interpersonal conflict management skills
• Excellent software knowledge (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Understanding and achieve team and individual goals
• Effective time management skills
• Understanding of sales strategies and account profitability
• Demonstrated leadership skills, customer development and relationship management skill.

Sales Manager

Junior college and above

As business development needs, we are looking for to hire Sales Manager for our company, he/she with related experience will be given priority. Our company is an recruitment agency, we are looking for candidates who already possess a CEI certificate on hand, The company has regular customers, and your job is to follow up on the customer's work progress. At the same time, follow closely with clients accounts and upkeep the job flow.

On a 5.5 day a week, the pay is to be discussed again, given candidate’s personal experience, with a range from $7000 - $13500.

Bilingual preferred, strong command of english and chinese. We are Chinese speaking work environment, fluent in Chinese and English speaking is an advantage.

• Managing organizational sales by developing a business plan that covers sales, revenue, and expense controls.
• Meeting planned sales goals.
• Setting individual sales targets with the sales team.
• Tracking sales goals and reporting results as necessary.
• Overseeing the activities and performance of the sales team.
• Coordinating with marketing on lead generation.
• The ongoing training of your salespeople.
• Developing your sales team through motivation, counseling, and product knowledge education.
• Promoting the organization and products.
• Understand our ideal customers and how they relate to our products.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Experience in planning and implementing sales strategies.
• Experience in customer relationship management.
• Experience managing and directing a sales team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to providing great customer service.
• Ability to lead a sales team.

• Attend meeting with client's representative and consultants and sub-contractors

• Review project specifications, architectural planning, technical clarifications and construction drawings

• Carry out architectural work scheduling, material requisition, cost control, project supervision and documentation • Coordinates with consultants on design, technical and code compliance matters

• Prepare, interpret and coordinate all types of drawings (construction/ shop drawings, as built etc) in relation to the project ensure prompt circulation and proper drawing control to be used or as reference

• Minimum 5 years' experience in LTA projects and managing transit archi works of similar scale, complexity and nature of work and shell have experience in managing interfaces and coordinator works, design and construction of transit projects and have full understanding of the design and approval process

• Oversee all architectural works on site, ensure work activities are carried

• Deliver administrative support to Sales Department.
• Handle process delivery orders/ invoices.

Requirements:

• Nitec and above
• At least 1 year of administrative experience

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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EA Licence: 19C9701

Registration: R24120303

Job Description & Requirements

Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Responsible for planning, scheduling, forecasting, conducting and coordinating the technical and management aspects of projects.
2. Managing and planning the construction project.
3. Controlling the cost of the materials and labor.
4. Attend site meeting, inspection and monitoring of project progress.
5. Liaising and coordinating with all parties involved in the projects such as consultants, main contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, local authorities, environmental agencies and federal entities etc to ensure successful implementation of the project.
6. Monthly project status reports and change orders.
7. To manage the daily operation of the project execution.
8. Advising the workers on the construction process and addressing their concerns.
9. Obtaining the construction materials and verifying them.
10. Scheduling the construction work of the day.
11. Ensuring that the project starts on time and ends within the estimated duration
12. Use current and existing AutoCAD software produce shop drawings

Job Specifications/Requirements:

1. Have prior 3 year working experience in construction industry (Interior Work / A&A upgrading Work)
2. Must possess good communication skills.
3. Relevant site experience.
4. Knowledge in Auto Cad , SKetchup & Microsoft office (Excel, Word).
5. Have excellent problem solving skills
6. Good team player and customer-focused with excellent communication skills
7. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
8. Able to work under pressure with high initiative.
9. Company benefits @ Yearly Performance Bonus @ Allowance @ Medical Leave @Annual Leave @ Transport Allowance
10. Degree / Diploma in Building or equivalent related to Interior Design

a) To do design, planning and manage the project to meet contract period and budget.

b) To coordinate and attend Client & Consultant meeting and other relevant parties for confirm the design and smooth execution of the works.

c) Any other works and task directed by your Superiors.

d) Manage meeting with sub-contractor and supplier for design and smooth the execution of works and make sure sub-contractor and supplier complete theirs works and tasks under the agreed contract signed.

e) To reply all the relevant and follow up all received email by all parties involved in the project handle and keep your superior email in the loop.

f) To write in email request from or report to related parties for all information & details of the project handle by you and keep your superior email in the loop.

g) To manage and make sure all sub-contractor and supplier with ensure their scope of work is under their quotation or pricing given and under our project budget.

h) Propose design request by Client or Company to meet the requirement and design based on the budget given by Client or Company.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for sales of ERP Solution to achieve sales targets set.
• Identify potential markets, develop account development plans, and formulate sales strategies.
• Identify the demands of the customer and work closely with ERP consultants.
• Responsible for full sales cycle from prospecting to closing of sales deal.
• Establish and maintain good client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Business Administration, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3 - 5 years of B2B sales experience in ERP solutions.
• Prior knowledge of ERP/ HCM packages such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics will be ideal.

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click 'APPLY' to send in your resume.

EA License No: 13C6305

Reg. No.: R1654399

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Summary:

• 5 days, Flexi Working Hours
• Basic up to $2500 - $3500
• Taiseng
• AWS & VB provided

Job Scope:

• Monitor daily shipment schedule, follow up on the production shipment status & update customer accordingly
• Generate production schedule plan, work together with purchasing, warehouse & supplier to ensure the production delivery date to be in time
• Develop customer forecast demand and to rationalize the customer
  demand in order to properly define the forecast
• Work on RFQ, tracking and follow with customers

Requirement:

• Preferably 1 years relevant experience in Shipping Industry
• Minimum Diploma in relevant studies

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Staffking Pte Ltd (20C0358) | Khor Wan Ying (R22109948)

Good communication and interpersonal skills: English, Mandarin is essential.

- Good sales experience and track record

- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and maintenance of therapy equipment/area.

- Creates a safe, effective environment.

- Excellent organizational skills ( admin/reception area)Articulate with Good communication skills

- Performing administrative role such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone calls, taking messages, and filling out forms.

- Directly assist Practitioner in all the treatment process

- Training will be provided

- Able to work on Saturday is mandatory.

❤️Relationship Sales Consultant

(Looking For Career Switch Opportunity)

❤️Earn $3000 Salary + High Active Comms = $6000-$10000 Income Monthly, Excluding Other Monetary Rewards - Incentives, Recurring Comms, Year Bonus, Loyalty Benefits, Career Progression Etc

(Pay Package Proven To Enable New Personnels Without Experience To Fetch At Least $6000-$10000 Monthly Income)

Sales Support Executive

Achieve a promising career with OSG by joining our journey to become Singapore’s leading supplier of containers and modular space solutions! Get acquainted with clients from a wide range of industries, government and MNCs! Accepted candidates can look forward to a friendly, respectful, flexible work schedule, career development and rewarding working environment. Join our family now!

we hope you are:
Excited about what our company does
A reliable and responsible individual who takes pride in your work
A hardworking individual who strives to excel

Responsibilities:

• Manage ex-stock list and record incoming and outgoing stocks

• Support sales team in matching, reserving and updating of stock status

• Ensure stock inventory list is accurate and up-to-date at all times

• Support sales team with processing quotation, sales order & filing

• Attend to customer enquiries & follow up

• Coordinate orders and lead time with operations team

• Maintain good relationship with customer

• Be familiar with product offerings and market trends

• Any other ad-hoc duties required

Requirements:

· Possess Diploma / Certificate

· Good communication skills (spoken & written)

· Meticulous, highly organized and team-player

· Self-driven, adaptive and good interpersonal skills.

· Minimum 2 years working experience in related field.

Interested applicants, please send update resume, address & last drawn salary. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. (Agency will not be entertain)

Working Days: 5 days’ work week

Working Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Office Location: [Marymount MRT]

Salary: $2500 - $3500

Responsibilities:

• To work with surgeons and healthcare professionals.
• To communicate with customer accounts regarding a variety of topics, including product updates, changes to product portfolio, and educational programs
• To Identify the needs of new prospects and develop appropriate responses
• To Cross-sell additional products or manage new product introductions as they become available
• To work with the sales team by receiving coaching, training or mentoring; transfer knowledge to peer Sales Representatives and to Sales Associates when needed.
• To Maintain training in product features/benefits, and other critical business applications
• To Collect competitive data and remain current on industry, customer, and competitive trend
• To Participate in professional association meetings and support cases outside of regular business hours, as required

Requirements:

• Relevant experiences
• Excellent knowledge of the products and healthcare market

Whatsapp: +65 80135651(Alvin)

Alvin Chua Ming Jing:R23116192

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd: 14C7279

Key Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management:

· Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with clients.

· Understand clients' unique challenges, goals, and needs to provide tailored solutions.

· Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent service and communication

Sales and Business Development:

· Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional services or solutions.

· Collaborate with the sales and technical teams to create customized proposals and solutions.

· Continuously seek new opportunities to expand our presence in IT sector

Account Planning:

· Develop account plans and strategies for each client, outlining objectives and tactics.

· Monitor and report on account performance, revenue, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Market Research:

· Stay informed about industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

Use market insights to make strategic recommendations and adapt our off

As the Channel Sales Senior Executive, you are responsible to collaborate closely with the Channel Sales Manager to execute the channel sales strategy, conduct data analysis, and engage with channel sales partners. This pivotal role involves administering company policies and SOPs while ensuring compliance with partnership agreements.

The role requires flexibility to work within both US and Singapore time zones, with partial work-from-home arrangements during US time zones.

• Working hours : 1PM - 6PM, followed by 10PM - 1AM (At least 3 days per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Nurture Relationships: Build a robust sales pipeline by identifying and qualifying new leads through cold calls, securing meetings, and converting prospects into channel sales partners for the company's affiliate program.
• Achieve Sales Targets: Drive sales revenue and profit margins by acquiring new channel sales partners and fostering growth from existing affiliates.
• Maintain Communication: Regularly communicate with sales partners to ensure active promotion of the company's products.
• Strategize and Execute: Plan and execute monthly sales plans, leveraging data analysis to monitor and enhance partner sales activity.
• Support Product Launches: Assist the Channel Sales Manager in implementing product launches and campaigns, including partner sales contests and new product introductions.
• Ensure Compliance: Facilitate compliance communication with sales partners and deliver weekly sales reports to the Channel Sales Manager.
• Provide Feedback: Offer valuable product feedback from sales partners to the Channel Sales Manager and Product Development team.
• Flexibility: Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Diploma or higher education qualification.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of sales experience with a proven track record of managing and achieving sales targets.
• Skills: Proficiency in following defined sales processes and generating new business leads through various channels including cold calls, online meetings, web inquiries, webinars, and social platforms. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively engage with US-based channel sales partners. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Attributes: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, demonstrating excellent time management and prioritization skills. Familiarity with internet-based sales and digital marketing is advantageous. Experience managing a sales affiliate program is a plus.

To apply, please visit www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: 24038
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Goh Bao Yee at [email protected]
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 09C3051 | Goh Bao Yee | Registration No: R1766609

About the Company

Founded in 2016, the Car Choice Group is currently the largest pre-owned automotive dealership in Singapore with 10 showrooms islandwide. The Group also operates other related and diversified entities including Bike Choice Singapore, SK Magic (Singapore), GEM Credit, GT Export and Auto Infinite.

Mission & Vision: Driving Progress

• Mission: Redefine car buying, nurturing long-term relationships, and ownership.

• Vision: Be the preferred destination for car buying in Singapore while upholding our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Core Values: Our Pillars

• People-Centric: Elevating customer experiences, empowering staff.

• Transparent & Genuine: Delivering clear, systemic information.

• Ethical Excellence: Upholding the highest ethical standards.

Car Choice Group - where tradition meets innovation, fostering trust through transparency. Join a dynamic powerhouse driving careers.

Sales @ Car Choice

• Attractive commission scheme with basic salary and CPF contribution
• Training provided by experienced team managers and senior colleagues
• Wide selection of Japanese, Continental, and Premium models for customers
• Variety of financing schemes to suit customers’ needs

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective customers through personal sourcing, leads from existing clients, participation in organizations, and roadshows and events attendance
• Recommend appropriate products based on analyses of customers' needs and technical knowledge of product features and capabilities
• Sell and arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for products
• Process leasing sales through preparation of sales agreements and relevant sales documentation, liaising between customers and internal departments to ensure successful sale
• Undertake showroom management and daily operation duties to upkeep products

Skills Required

• Team player with a strong desire to strive for results
• Outgoing personality and willing to go the extra mile
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Other Requirements

• Singaporean, possess a valid Class 3/3A driving license
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays
• Prior experience in the automotive, sales, airline, or service industry will be an added advantage

Estimated Salary: $4000 to $10,000 (including fixed basic pay and variable pay depending on performance)

CLASS is an independent, not-for-profit, non-Government organization which seeks to eliminate unauthorized use of copyright works of its members and affiliates. It works to protect and enable easy access to copyright material through licensing of academic works, newspaper articles, journals, novels, photos and illustrations, especially for large scale copying of works including digital uses. From its licensing, CLASS collects and distributes royalties to its members and foreign creators through reproduction rights organisations (RROs). It also provides data to enable sister RROs to pay individual authors and publishers. CLASS's current main licensing involves the education industry - both public and private. This is a new role created to focus primarily on the corporate sector. The Licensing Manager will be responsible for managing and developing new client businesses and building new relationships to grow revenues across the corporate sectors in Singapore.

Principal tasks/responsibilities:

• Work independently as well as across different teams in order to contribute to and deliver the priorities of CLASS - using your knowledge, skills, talent and potential to the best of your abilities
• Respond promptly to rights and licensing enquiries, advising and educating customers on copyright laws and uses
• Develop actionable, strategic closure plans
• Negotiate fees and closing licensing deals
• Actively seek out and engage with business development opportunities, by involvement in activities such as email campaigns, attending industry events and meeting with clients
• Build and maintain relationships with clients in the corporate sector and to assess their requirements and how the CLASS license can meet their needs
• Maintain accurate records related to licensing, and other records as necessary
• Support Finance with payment reconciliation
• Provide regular reporting on business activities

Key Attributes:

• Proactive, target driven individual who will actively seek out new opportunities and expand client relationships
• Good knowledge of corporate sales with min 5 years of sales experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel is a must Flexible/Hybrid work from home/office arrangement.

For more information on CLASS please visit www.class-singapore.com

Job Description

Create sales leads in order to pursue new clients through referrals, business directories and even cold calling

Follow up on sales leads that might be generated by other employees or departments within the company

Regularly call or visit existing clients to ensure that they are still happy with using the product or services and to explain new products and services as they are made available

Ensure customer satisfaction, retention and maintenance of sales accounts

Requirements:

Minimum O level holders

Min 1 year experience in chemical related industry

Must have class 3 driving license and posses own car

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of products and applications.
• Provide technical consultation and service to customers to help solve their applications.
• Secure new customers consistently and offer products/services into a wide variety of manufacturing & related industries.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• At least 2 years of sales or customer service experience in manufacturing environment.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word to [email protected]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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EA Licence: 19C9701

Registration: R24120303

CoreTRM provides a cloud based E/CTRM software platform to Oil and Commodity Trading organisations in Singapore and around the world.

https://coretrm.com/

E/CTRM stands for Energy/Commodity Trading and Risk Management software. Our platform allows trading organizations to handle and simplify the full trade lifecycle of physical and derivative trades from trade capture, through operational logistics, to financial settlement. Our risk management features enable management to track profit and loss, positions and credit, monitor risk metrics, duties segregation, and ensure adherence to trading limits in real-time.

Due to rapid expansion, we are now looking for a Lead Generation & Sales Executive.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and qualify leads on potential clients in targeted markets/regions, through a variety of methods such as cold-calling and networking
• Constantly maintain good relationships with potential leads and grow the relationship into sales opportunities when the right timing arises
• Secure qualified appointments and sales/product demo with key decision-makers
• Liaise with relevant external & internal counterparties on sales demo(s) and provide relevant info and help when necessary throughout the sales lifecycle
• Accurately update sales/leads information via our CRM platform
• Actively explore new leads and sales opportunities in new assigned markets (e.g.: softs)
• Conduct relevant marketing research to identify key markets and potential leads
• Arrange, participate in Marketing activities to promote industry awareness of our CTRM platform and services
• Provide relevant assistance to marketing efforts when required

Requirements:

• Strong ability to identify strong potential leads and prospects using initiative and creativity
• A hunting and farming sales mentality
• Ability to interact professionally with potential clients via phone, email, telephone conferencing, webinars and face to face
• Proficient in the use of professional networking tools like LinkedIn
• Results-oriented
• Strong belief in the value of networking and relationship building
• 0 to 3 years of experience in leads generation
• Able to travel when required

• Provide first level customer support and services

• Follow up enquiries or problems reported by customer and ensure prompt response and effective resolution

• Bridge between technical team and customers to communicate problems and solutions

• Perform daily & weekly operational processes on case logging, data handling and reporting

• Support the operations and activities of the sales and marketing team

• Provide training to the new customers if needed

• Attend roadshows and events if needed

• Other administrative duties assigned by superior

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or equivalent in any discipline

• Minimum 1year working experience in a customer services environment

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Good attitude and responsibilities to jobs and assignments

• Good team player who is able to work under pressure in a fast-pace environment

Responsibilities:

• Regularly visit new and existing clients
• Increase client base through cold calling and industry expansion
• Examine and investigate emerging industries
• Offer clients post-purchase assistance
• Communicate with vendors for project sales
• Conduct a fundamental spray demonstration in the testing facility

Requirements:

• Min Nitec in Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronic or it’s equivalent
• At least one year related outdoor technical sales experience
• Previous sales experience in fluid control products is an added advantage
• Good interpersonal skills

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click 'APPLY' to send in your resume.

EA License No: 13C6305

Reg. No.: R1874608

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Responsibilities

• Assist customers with requests in store.
• Demonstrate knowledge of products and services to customers
• Prepare for and get involved in wedding events and expos.
• Day to day operations and inventory management

Requirements

• Non-experienced are welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with customers.

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However, rest assured that all applications will be updated to our resume bank for future opportunities.

EA Personnel Name: Tan Gabriel

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R22104076

EA Licence No.: 07C5771

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Salesperson to join our team. You will be responsible for selling our coworking space memberships and private office solutions to potential clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, with experience in selling real estate or office spaces.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve sales targets

* Identify and reach out to potential clients through various channels

* Negotiate and close sales deals

* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients

Requirements:

* Proven work experience as a Salesperson, preferably in selling real estate or office spaces

* Strong sales and negotiation skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Location: One Holland

Responsibilities:

- Support key seasonal campaigns via planning and execution of marketing strategies, including paid media, events, and promotions that will give outlets the opportunity to maximize sales.

- Digital marketing, customer acquisition, and social media content development

- Lead branding and marketing strategy development and implementation for a portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands.

- Take the lead on communication/negotiation with department store personnel and in-store marketing by leveraging department store resources.

- Promotion Planning: Know what promotion works and be able to plan for a full-year calendar of eCommerce and retail shop events and activities to enhance the shopper experience and achieve sales targets.

- Active in sourcing for marketing partnerships with external parties for collaborations, vendor management, including liaison of PR, managing of outreach seeding programs to KOLs and our membership members.

- Monitor corporate image frequently and ensure it is in compliance with company brand.

- Develop and implement crisis communications advice and media strategy, as needed.

-Others duties assigned by the director.