APAC Account Director: Growth & Strategy Leader

Sandpiper; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandpiper, a rapidly growing reputation and policy management consultancy, seeks an Account Director based in Singapore to lead client programmes and pursue new business across the Asia Pacific region. You will oversee strategy, content and relationship management for a portfolio of financial services clients.

Reporting to Market leadership, you will guide a team, shape proposals, and collaborate across practice areas to deliver results for high-profile asset managers, banks and tech firms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant communications experience; agency experience is an advantage.
• Financial or professional services experience would be an advantage.
• Strong client servicing and account management skills.
• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities and cross-sell with existing clients.
• Oversee client deliveries, meetings, and day-to-day counsel; manage projects on larger accounts.
• Lead strategy, innovation and proposal development for programmes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and interagency partners.
• Mentor junior team members and support internal training and recruitment.

Skills

Account management

Client servicing

Strategic thinking

Business development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Related field (journalism, business)

Job description

Sandpiper, a rapidly growing reputation and policy management consultancy, seeks an Account Director based in Singapore to lead client programmes and pursue new business across the Asia Pacific region. You will oversee strategy, content and relationship management for a portfolio of financial services clients.

Reporting to Market leadership, you will guide a team, shape proposals, and collaborate across practice areas to deliver results for high-profile asset managers, banks and tech firms.