Account Executive / Senior Account Executive
- Employer
- Hume Brophy
- Location
- Singapore (SG)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2018
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Discipline
- Press / Media Relations, International
- Seniority
- Senior Executive, Executive
Job Details
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Level of Experience: 1-3 years +
Reporting to: Director, Singapore
Management Responsibilities: Assist the account team effectively and on own initiative
Principal Responsibilities:
- Play a role on a number of accounts and projects – assisting teams to deliver on goals, objectives and needs of clients.
- Develop a strong understanding of clients’ core sectors in order to support and execute successful campaigns, using strategic messaging and effective tactics.
- Contribute to and cultivate business development opportunities.
- Assist in targeted marketing of the company to corporate audiences.
General Responsibilities:
- Assist to develop client relationships.
- Execute tasks for account team leads and/or senior management, including but not limited to client research, drafting of press materials, media/policy monitoring reports, event support etc.
- Maintain an awareness of current affairs and external developments, relevant to Hume Brophy’s business and client objectives.
- Cultivate and maintain a network of contacts within political / media / analyst communities, relevant to Hume Brophy’s business and client objectives.
- Contribute to new business proposals and participate in delivering pitches and strategic presentations with the team.
- Be a proactive member of the Hume Brophy Asia team, as part of creating a happy and supportive working environment.
- Complete timesheets and all other reporting and administrative responsibilities in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Perform all duties assigned to you by your account team lead and/or supervisor, for which you will be provided with on-the-job training in respect of such responsibilities.
- Effectively manage assigned client workload across the firm’s different main practice areas (public affairs, financial services and technology).
- Candidate should possess a University degree, preferably in political science, international relations or related field in anticipation of specific support required for public affairs project work
- Strong policy research and writing skills with 2-3 years of work experience is preferable, though a fresh graduate with the right skill sets will be considered
- Ability to read and write one other Asian-language (in addition to fluent English) will be advantageous.
Company
Hume Brophy’s mission is to have a global reach with a local influence.
We have a seamless global outlook, coordinating teams across our network of eight offices in vibrant financial and political centres across the world (including London, Dublin, Brussels, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York and Frankfurt) to provide borderless Public, Investor and Government Relations support tailored to our client needs.
Our people: The type of people who work for us are typically outgoing, smart, ambitious, hard-working, enterprising and international.
Our 100-strong team is drawn from media, advertising, in-house, agency, marketing, events, investor relations, professional services and industry association backgrounds.
The company team of experts is supported by a comprehensive global panel of senior consultants, including former MEPs, regulators, MPs and ex-Government Ministers and officials, senior journalists, and communication experts which include former newspaper executives, publishers and editors.
Each day we expect employees to bring with them a sense of humour, a can-do attitude, political nous, an opinion on current affairs…and a pedometer.
Our clients: We work with leading multinationals, corporates, SMEs, trade organisations and start-ups in the transport, tech, energy, property, retail, financial services, healthcare and agrifood sectors.
Some of our exciting campaigns include airspace modernisation; tackling health inequalities; country digitalisation; crowdfunding; global consumer launches; all things financial services; all things Brexit.
Our workplace culture is:
- Dynamic
- Creative
- Smart
- Proactive
- Results-focused
Perks:
Here are just a few:
- Generous bonus scheme
- Industry-leading commission structure
- Fit at work benefits including gym membership and cycle to work scheme
- Individual training funds
- Friday social
Quirks:
- Independence - we are proudly independent and have never lost our challenger mindset.
- Inter-office challenges - healthy rivalry and competitive spirit.
- Incredibly well-connected - literally - our offices are all in hyper accessible locations and we have extensive contacts across media and politics to get things done.
- Size of the drinks trolley - small, but perfectly stocked.
- Penchant for good coffee – and recognition that words like penchant should be used with care.
We are an ambitious, friendly team, working on the issues of the day for clients across a range of sectors. The work is intellectually challenging, commercially focused and international in outlook. We thrive on delivering client outcomes while supporting staff to reach their full potential.
If this resonates with you, take a look at our latest career opportunities below.
Read our latest article on PRWeek: What is it like to work at...Hume Brophy?
- Location
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