Account Manager
As an Account Manager at Spurwing, you will be a communications partner to some of the world’s most innovative companies, working to drive change and build a more sustainable future.
You will share our values of insight, drive and trust, bringing them to everything you do. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a fast-growing, dynamic team of industry-leading communications practitioners helping businesses to tell their stories on a global stage.
As you build your knowledge of client accounts, you will proactively share industry and media insights with client teams/ clients. As a driven member of the team, you will share new business ideas, opportunities to grow existing accounts, and inspiration for new campaigns to propose to clients. You will become a trusted business partner to your clients and member of the Spurwing team as we continue to build our presence across Asia Pacific.
Responsibilities
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Be a trusted business partner to your clients by acting as an experienced strategic advisor and sounding board.
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Manage local and regional media relations programmes.
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Develop and refine creative communications strategies that will inspire your clients and engage their target audiences, whether internal or external.
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Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role for communications and how it fits in with the rest of a client’s business.
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Lead and support client teams, driving progress and identifying opportunities for new business, growing existing accounts and supporting junior members of the team.
Requirements
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5-7 years’ experience in public relations/corporate communications/investor relations, ideally from an agency
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Knowledge of the global healthcare, food and/or nutrition sectors
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Demonstrate a strong track record in nurturing excellent client, media and analyst relations; an energised, can-do attitude; and a solid understanding of communications issues
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Demonstrate a strong academic and/or PR background, an excellent command of the English language, well developed commercial acumen and outstanding interpersonal skills
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Have a strong understanding of media relations and have developed relationships with top tier regional and Singapore media
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Be digitally savvy
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Demonstrate a high level of initiative, a positive attitude and a professional work ethic
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A Degree or higher in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Journalism or any communications-related field.
We offer a competitive remuneration package and consider a good work/life balance to be a key priority.
To apply, please send your updated CV and a cover note explaining why you think you would be a good candidate for Spurwing Communications.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.