General Manager, Publishing & Growth

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

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.