Communications Director

DMCG Global is looking for a Communications Director that operates as the trusted advisor to clients, running internal teams successfully to ensure delivery of a first-class service at all times. The Director also plays a key role in the identification and development of new business targets, nurturing of internal talent and is an ambassador for the client's values.

Accountabilities

• Develop and manage client relationships at all levels including CEO and Chairman, and establish yourself as a trusted advisor to your clients through the delivery of consistently top-quality advice 

• Oversee the day to day management of accounts (and manage for very large accounts), and identify opportunities for additional project work, ensuring a seamless client experience at all times 

• Manage media relations on behalf of your clients to ensure proactive and consistent messaging as required to effectively manage risk 

• Build and maintain comprehensive networks within the media, IR, Analyst and other business communities to ensure that you are up to date with new developments and current thinking 

• Proactively contribute to the development of new business from identification of targets through to delivering new business pitches to secure the deal 

• Manage client teams, ensuring the correct resourcing of your accounts and to maintain the optimum profitability of your accounts 

• Nurture more junior members of the team to support their continued professional growth and to drive robust succession within the firm 

• Contribute to a positive organizational culture consistent with the client's values to drive high levels of colleague retention and engagement

Key Criteria

• More than 10 years of public relations and corporate communications experience in both agency and in-house settings

• Proven track record in business development (role will consist of 60% account servicing and 40% new business development)

• Strong team management and people development skills

• Strong network of media contacts, locally and regionally

• Experience with digital marketing will be preferred

• A good command of written and spoken Chinese is a plus

If this sounds like you, apply now!