General Manager

armour publishing pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Armour Publishing Pte Ltd, based in Singapore, seeks a senior leader to drive the company’s strategic publishing, operations, sales, marketing, finance and HR functions to foster high-quality content, market expansion, operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

The successful candidate will oversee publishing plans, editoriaI development, and partnerships while guiding revenue generation, distribution, and stakeholder engagement across local and regional markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute publishing plans that align with strategic goals and focus on quality and profitability.
• Guide editorial team to acquire, develop, and publish content aligned with company values.
• Build and maintain relationships with authors, illustrators, clients, partners and stakeholders.
• Identify and secure partnerships and opportunities for custom publishing and regional growth.
• Monitor publishing technology trends and adopt innovative tools to improve operations and reach.
• Represent Armour Publishing at events to raise profile and expand networks.
• Oversee daily operations and administrative processes for company-wide efficiency.
• Direct staff performance and activities to meet company objectives.
• Ensure compliance with publishing, copyright and IP regulations.
• Develop contingency and crisis plans to address business challenges.
• Review and enforce SOPs across all company processes.
• Manage distribution for print and digital products to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Lead marketing to design and execute sales and marketing strategies for key audiences.
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers, distributors, booksellers and industry partners.
• Analyze industry trends and competitors to inform business decisions.
• Explore new markets including international, digital platforms and emerging formats; collaborate with Finance on budgets and performance.
• Review and approve payments and claims to maintain financial control.
• Monitor financial performance and drive sustainable growth.
• Prepare performance and financial reports for executives and shareholders.
• Develop investment presentations for fundraising as needed.
• Recruit, train and develop staff to sustain a high-performance culture.
• Manage staff administration including leave approvals and annual appraisals.

Job description

Company Overview

Armour Publishing is a Singapore-based independent publisher established in 1991, producing diverse books for readers across Asia and beyond.

Job Summary

Lead Armour Publishing's strategic publishing, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and HR functions to drive quality content, market expansion, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute publishing plans that achieve strategic business goals focused on quality and profitability
• Guide editorial team to acquire, develop, and publish market-relevant content aligned with company values
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with authors, illustrators, clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Identify and secure new partnerships and business opportunities for custom publishing and market expansion locally and regionally
• Monitor publishing technology trends and implement innovative tools to enhance operations and audience reach
• Represent the company at literacy and publishing events to raise profile and expand industry networks
• Oversee daily operations and administrative processes to ensure company-wide efficiency
• Direct and supervise staff performance and operational activities to meet company objectives
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to publishing, copyrights, and intellectual property
• Develop contingency and crisis management plans to address unexpected business challenges
• Review and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all company processes
• Manage distribution channels for print and digital products to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery
• Lead marketing team to design and implement sales and marketing strategies targeting key audiences
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers, distributors, booksellers, and industry partners to enhance market presence
• Analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to inform business decisions
• Explore and develop new market opportunities including international markets, digital platforms, and emerging formatsCollaborate with Finance to maintain accurate financial records, audited accounts, budgets, cash flow, and performance tracking
• Review and approve payments and claims to ensure financial control
• Monitor financial performance and make decisions to support sustainable company growth
• Prepare and present regular performance and financial reports to executive team and shareholders
• Develop investment presentations for fundraising to existing and potential investors as needed
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to build a high-performance, collaborative team culture
• Manage staff administration including leave approvals and annual appraisals