Director

WAGGENER EDSTROM WORLDWIDE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Singapore is seeking a Director/COO to drive business strategies focusing on growth and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 9 years of leadership experience in business development and operations with exceptional communication and negotiation skills. This role involves overseeing marketing initiatives and managing key accounts, ensuring successful collaboration across teams and sectors.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in a leadership role focusing on business development and operations.
• Proven experience as Director or COO.
• Strong background in marketing, digital marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Formulate business strategies emphasizing growth and efficiency.
• Lead strategic initiatives for business development.
• Oversee marketing initiatives ensuring brand coherence.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Operations Management

Financial Planning

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Data Analytics

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the leadership team to formulate and execute business strategies, emphasizing growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives, focusing on business development and fostering substantial and sustainable growth.
• Contribute to strategic planning initiatives, detecting and mitigating potential issues, conflicts, and disruptions in the business.
• Serve as the overall marketing lead, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence across all marketing initiatives.
• Oversee Singapore’s earned media partnerships and strategies, contributing to WE’s desired narrative.
• Report on operational performance, suggesting improvements and driving the implementation of technology solutions.
• Manage team utilization, financial aspects, and resource management issues
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, working closely with sector leads to qualify prospective pursuits.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposals and in-person pitch meetings.
• Serve as the day-to-day account lead for key accounts, demonstrating success in nurturing, growing, and sustaining client relationships.
• Build strong relationships with teams, overseeing their progress, and providing recommendations for enhanced teamwork.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Director/COO/ or similar leadership role
• At least 9 years of experience in leadership with a focus on business development, operations, and fostering growth.
• Familiarity with all business functions including Business, Marketing, Operations, HR, finance
• Knowledge of Communications, marketing, digital marketing & agency structures and business models.
• Added knowledge in data analytics and reporting will be a bonus.
• Good with numbers and financial planning
• Outstanding people, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership ability
• Problem-solving aptitude and analytical mind
• Provide as strong collaborator across multiple regions/sectors/teams
• Able to pivot between marketing for brand, and marketing for sales, connects activities to outcomes