Associate Director (Singapore)

Browning Environmental; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for an Associate Director in Singapore to manage APAC accounts and drive business development. This role requires strong organizational and project management skills, with over 5 years in strategic communications and a commitment to environmental sustainability. The successful candidate will lead new business initiatives, manage client communications, and hire and develop junior talent. Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications and media relations.
• 3+ years in a managerial position at a major communications agency.
• Demonstrable commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Deep knowledge of clean energy, circular economy, and sustainable finance.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee APAC new business development and negotiations.
• Project manage strategic communications assignments.
• Coordinate day-to-day with senior client representatives.
• Manage delivery of work with remote/hybrid team members.
• Hire and develop junior talent.
• Contribute to agency knowledge management systems.
• Support development of APAC marketing materials.

Skills

Strong ambassador for the company

Strong organizational skills

Project management skills

Outstanding communication in English

Creative storytelling

Job description

In response to growing demand in the APAC region, Browning Environmental is opening an office in Singapore and is seeking an Associate Director to oversee accounts for APAC and support business development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced ambitious individual who wants to make a mark in promoting clean energy and environmental sustainability at a time of great disruption, and to play a lead role in developing our business.

Responsibilities and Scope

• APAC new business development: agency proposals, negotiation, and securing business.
• Project managing retained or project-based strategic communications assignments, including research, strategy, branding, messaging, content, and outreach across all media, with an APAC focus.
• Coordinating with senior representatives of clients day-to-day and processing their changing needs.
• Managing delivery of work remote/hybrid team members to the highest quality.
• Hiring and developing junior talent.
• Contributing to agency knowledge management systems.
• Supporting development of APAC marketing materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong ambassador for the company among corporate, finance, and government sectors
• An inspiring leader, prepared to support a growing APAC team.
• Strong organizational and project management skills are essential.
• 5+ years’ experience of strategic communications and media relations in relevant spaces.
• 3+ years’ experience in a managerial position at a major communications agency.
• Demonstrable commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Deep knowledge of topics such as clean energy, circular economy, sustainable finance, sustainable agriculture, etc.
• Experience of business and government across the APAC region.
• Creative storyteller who can translate complex topics for media, social media, opinion desks, and other external audiences.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications in English.
• Great references.

Browning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.