Personal Assistant to Director (Export/Import, Commodities)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administrative Support:

• Manage the director’s calendar, scheduling meetings and appointments related to export/import operations.
• Organize and maintain documentation, records, contracts and trade agreements.
• Prepare and edit reports, presentations, and correspondence related to operational performance and market conditions.

2. Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for communication with third parties.
• Screen calls and emails, prioritizing messages from key stakeholders.
• Draft and manage communications regarding shipments, quality control, and operational updates.

3. Meeting Coordination:

• Organize meetings with third parties, ensuring all logistical details are arranged.
• Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes, documenting decisions and action items.

4. Negotiation and Representation:

• Represent the director/CEO in negotiations with third parties, ensuring the organization's interests are upheld.
• Prepare for negotiations by conducting research and developing strategies to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Strategize for expansion into the Central and South American market.

5. Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct research on market trends, pricing, and regulations related to the commodities.
• Assist in compiling reports on supply chain performance and quality assessments.
• Building a foundation for operations in the new markets.

6. Quality Control:

• Collaborate with the directors to establish quality control measures for the commodities.
• Travel as needed to inspect commodity quality at supplier locations, ensuring compliance with standards.

7. Project Management:

• Assist in managing projects related to import/export operations, tracking progress and deadlines.
• Coordinate with various departments (e.g., logistics, compliance) to ensure smooth operations.
• Develope market entry plan.

8. Confidentiality and Discretion:

• Handle sensitive information regarding contracts, pricing, and relationships with third parties with discretion.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Master degree

2. Experience: Prior experience as a personal assistant or executive assistant in export/import, with specific knowledge of commodities.

3. Skills:

• Strong understanding of export/import processes and regulations.
  • Familiarity with natural resources and quality assessment standards.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, particularly for engaging with third parties.
  • Proficiency in office software (e.g., MS Office Suite) and relevant trade management software.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail, particularly in documentation and quality control processes.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to travel frequently to inspect and meet with stakeholders.

About BestTop:

BestTop Consulting Pte Ltd was founded in Singapore in 2014, and we are building a technology-based platform to match those who wish to develop their career with the industry mentors who can provide professional advice. We have accumulated more than 10,000 mentoring hours and established collaborations with top universities, such as the University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, National University of Hong Kong, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. BestTop was backed by prestigious incubation programmes from Cyberport Hong Kong and National University of Singapore.

Job Description:

• Responsible for each client’s career development progress including but not limited to identifying career passion, defining training strategies, advising industry mentors, and generating progress reports.
• Oversee and manage the programme operations team to ensure clients’ enquiries are resolved promptly and professionally.
• Understand industry mentors’ expertise, and manage the mentor community to identify star mentors and recruit new mentors.
• Conduct research and consult with mentors to continuously improve the programme curriculum and operational processes.
• Provide insights to sales and marketing teams to better position the programme among target customers.

Requirement:

• Bachelor and above degree
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Singapore is a must, previous work exposure in career coaching, counselling, human resources, recruitment & executive placement and HR training & development in financial industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese are required
• Prior experience in curriculum design and career coaching is preferred
• Enjoy talking to young talents and determined to develop their careers
• Passion for a startup working environment

We’re looking for a Performance Marketing Director to join our award-winning integrated digital consultancy. You will be in charge of leading amplification performance-led projects, developing optimisation protocols and execution, driving strategy development and marketing implementation to meet client's business objectives.

You will oversee amplification campaign strategy development, planning, implementation, execution and tracking across Google ensuite Ads (GDN, YT, SEM), with secondary priorities around SEO, Social. There will be opportunities for CRM workflows and email marketing work, and KPIs are around maximisation of marketing and advertising ROI for clients. You will oversee and manage ad budgets for campaigns, plan and conduct optimisation with A/B testing, while working with cross-functional teams of researchers, copywriters and designers.

The ideal candidate is independent, proactive, highly collaborative, with strong problem solving and analytical skills, and a self-starter. You are a strategic thinker, and are comfortable understanding and leveraging audience insights and data to help drive toward marketing and sales goals, creating business impact for clients.

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Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy and Execution

○ Design and set comprehensive goals for performance and meeting of client's business objectives

○ Set up marketing campaigns across channels including media planning, buying and channel optimisation

○ Oversee strategic implementations and interpret campaign metrics and develop data-driven approaches toward achieving client's objectives

○ Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of PPC ad planning and buying, paid social media, including strategy, target analysis, ad setup, content calendar, monitoring, and reporting

○ Plan, develop, and defend budget recommendations, work goals, campaign strategies

○ Proactively monitor, track and report on campaign metrics and performance

○ Anticipating trends that may influence our work in relation to client's businesses

○ Conduct competitive analyses or other business research to develop relevant insights to inform marketing strategy

○ Fluent in the workings, language and lexicon of various disciplines helming our business i.e. creative, content, digital strategy, martech and branding

○ Identify and consult growth resulting in additional business opportunities for clients and assist in executing strategies against those opportunities when necessary

REQUIREMENTS

● Possess at least a Marketing or Data Degree

● At least 15 years of working experience in marketing, with prior agency or consultancy experience preferred, hands-on in digital media and account management capacities

● Fluency across marketing strategies, understanding of the customer funnel and ability to optimise conversions at various stages

● Fluency with SaaS tools for web / SEO / paid analytics such as GA, SEMRush and Socialbakers

● Fluency with performance KPIs: CPA, CPC, CPI, CPM, Attribution and LTV

● Knowledge of online advertising platforms and analytics tools for online channels

● Knowledge across mar-tech infrastructure architecture

● Knowledge with creation and running of email workflows and campaigns across Hubspot, Mailchimp, Drip, etc

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present well externally on behalf of the team in a consultative, client-facing environment

● Strong listening, questioning, and critical-thinking skills

● Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team

● Confident, independent, and proactive with a can-do attitude

● Self-motivated and driven with hunger to learn and stay abreast of marketing and digital industry trends

● Strong strategic, implementation and organisation skills, attention to detail

● Ability to effectively manage multiple projects smoothly and thoroughly, while adopting a self-directed attitude to achieve results

About AKIN / Why Join Us:

AKIN designs marketing strategies for a restless digital generation. Positioned at the intersection of data, creative design and contemporary culture, our unique approach to marketing delivers real business impact. We help brands articulate their purpose through a deep understanding of consumer and cultural truths. We design impactful marketing campaigns based on data and analysis. We build smart solutions and websites that bring you closer to your audiences. Above all, we’re interested in helping your brand nurture consumer relationships that will stand the test of time.

About the job

As the SEO Director at OOm Pte Ltd, you will play a pivotal role in leading our SEO team to achieve outstanding results for our clients. You will be responsible for overseeing the execution of both on-page and off-page SEO strategies, managing a team of SEO Specialists, and ensuring the continuous improvement of our SEO processes and workflows. Additionally, you will be involved in pitching to enterprise clients and providing strategic guidance to drive growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Management:

● Lead and mentor a team of SEO Specialists, providing guidance, support, and training as

needed.

● Manage remote teams effectively, ensuring clear communication and collaboration

across all projects.

● Foster a positive and productive work environment, encouraging teamwork and

professional development.

SEO Strategy and Execution:

● Develop and implement comprehensive on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve

organic search visibility and drive traffic and conversions.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and best practices, and

incorporate them into our strategies.

● Conduct regular audits and analysis of clients' websites to identify areas for

improvement and optimization.

Client Engagement and Pitching:

● Participate in client pitches and presentations, showcasing our expertise in SEO and our

ability to deliver results.

● Collaborate with the sales and account management teams to understand clients' goals

and objectives, and tailor SEO strategies to meet their needs.

Process Optimization and Workflow Enhancement:

● Develop and implement efficient processes and workflows for SEO execution, ensuring

scalability and consistency across projects.

● Identify opportunities for automation and integration of tools to streamline workflows

and improve efficiency.

Department Management:

● Collaborate with other department heads to align SEO strategies with overall business

objectives and priorities.

● Provide leadership and direction for the SEO department, setting clear goals and

performance metrics, and monitoring progress towards achieving them.

Qualifications and Skills:

● Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

● 5 years of experience in SEO management, including leadership and team

management.

● In-depth knowledge of SEO tools and techniques, with a passion for staying abreast of

industry developments.

● Experience in pitching to enterprise clients and presenting complex SEO strategies in a

clear and compelling manner.

● Demonstrated ability to develop and implement scalable processes and workflows for

SEO execution.

If you're passionate about SEO and have the leadership skills to drive success in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested applicants, click APPLY NOW or email to: hrtalentteam@oom.com.sg

1. Sales Strategy Development:

Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies tailored for the China market to achieve revenue targets and expand market presence.

Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities specific to the region.

Team Leadership:

2. Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing sales team.

Set clear objectives and performance metrics for team members, conducting regular performance evaluations.

Client Relationship Management:

3. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, retailers, and distributors in China.

Act as a primary contact for major accounts, addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.

Sales Forecasting and Reporting:

4. Prepare regular sales forecasts and reports for senior management, highlighting progress against targets and identifying challenges.

Utilize data analytics to monitor sales performance and drive informed decision-making.

Collaboration with Marketing:

5. Work closely with the marketing team to align sales and marketing initiatives, ensuring effective promotion of products tailored to the Chinese market.

Provide insights for product development based on customer feedback and market trends.

Budget Management:

6. Manage sales budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment.

Training and Development:

7. Develop training programs to enhance the sales team’s product knowledge and selling skills.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

- 7+ years of sales experience in the beauty or consumer goods industry, with at least 4 years of experience in the China market.

- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to analyze data and market trends to drive strategic decisions.

- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Reporting to the General Manager, the incumbent will provide strategic leadership, initiate strategies and programmes to enhance service quality, productivity and operations excellence towards achieving the Hotel's goals and objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall administration and operation of the Rooms Division (Front Office, Guest Services, Club Lounge, Communication Centre, Housekeeping and Laundry), ensuring maximisation of guest satisfaction and cost containment of expenses.
• Provide professional advisory and support to the General Manager in meeting the strategic goals of the establishment.
• Work with other divisions to ensure guests' satisfaction, process optimisation and hotel's overall profitability.
• Implement strategies aimed at cost minimisation, productivity maximisation without reduction in standards of quality.
• Monitor guest satisfaction results to identify shortfalls and remedy service issues.
• Ensure compliance with legislated heath and safety requirements within the workplace.
• Comply with all Corporate and Hotel Standards and Procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENT:

• Degree/Diploma in Hospitality with minimum of 5 years' experience as Director of Rooms in a five-star international hotel.
• Possess excellent planning, organisational and strategic capabilities to achieve optimal business objectives.
• Good leadership, communication & interpersonal skills and passion in delivering operational excellence.
• Ability to work as a team to achieve business excellence.

1. Sales Strategy Development:

Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies tailored for the China market to achieve revenue targets and expand market presence.

Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities specific to the region.

Team Leadership:

2. Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing sales team.

Set clear objectives and performance metrics for team members, conducting regular performance evaluations.

Client Relationship Management:

3. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, retailers, and distributors in China.

Act as a primary contact for major accounts, addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.

Sales Forecasting and Reporting:

4. Prepare regular sales forecasts and reports for senior management, highlighting progress against targets and identifying challenges.

Utilize data analytics to monitor sales performance and drive informed decision-making.

Collaboration with Marketing:

5. Work closely with the marketing team to align sales and marketing initiatives, ensuring effective promotion of products tailored to the Chinese market.

Provide insights for product development based on customer feedback and market trends.

Budget Management:

6. Manage sales budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and maximizing return on investment.

Training and Development:

7. Develop training programs to enhance the sales team’s product knowledge and selling skills.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

- 7+ years of sales experience in the beauty or consumer goods industry, with at least 4 years of experience in the China market.

- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to analyze data and market trends to drive strategic decisions.

- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer engagement, and revenue growth. Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape to inform marketing strategies. Work closely with sales, product development, and other departments to align marketing efforts with business goals. Monitor and analyze marketing performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

The Creative Director articulates and champions the key values underpinning the strategic and creative execution of client accounts. He/She is the consummate professional, a strong communicator, and has a deep understanding of design trends, marketing principals, cultural issues, technologies and opportunities in online communication. This role reports to the Chief Creative Officer.

What you’ll do

· Demonstrates deep understanding of marketing principals, cultural issues and insights, technologies and opportunities in integrated communication

· In charge of creating creative ideas, campaigns and executions that question the status quo. Big bold ideas is what we look for!

· Credibly challenge assumptions and thinking to ensure best possible creative solutions

· Develop alternative and out of the box ideas to briefs/issues

· Play a lead role in the agency's relationship with clients, including presentation of creative strategies and proposals

· Ensure quality creative output by maintaining and enhancing creative standards and processes

· Oversee and support the team through all stages of campaign design and development, lead, guide and motivate till end delivery

· Liaising with the Project Management to ensure the appropriate allocation of workload

· Constantly updating creative credentials and lead award submission.

· Any experience in beauty, craftmanship and women centric categories is welcome

· A forte in storytelling and having done ATL, digital is a must.

What you’ll need

· Minimum 10 years’ experience as a creative professional in a multimedia agency, advertising agency, or design studio with a solid creative portfolio, preferably have done ATL, digital is a must.

· Strong experience and passionate in beauty, craftmanship and women centric categories

· Experience in social first strategies focusing on content tailor-made for digital platforms, consumer engagement and brand storytelling

· Collaborative, innovative, and visionary and have experience leading creative teams to the promise land of client-and-agency bliss

· Thorough knowledge of design software such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand, Quark, Flash, and HTML

· Demonstrated conceptual and strategic campaign experience.

· Strong communication skills in presenting a vision to clients and demonstrated experience strategically delegating work to design team members.

· Ability to not only direct creative teams but physically generate amazing work.

· Demonstrated ability to lead, convince and inspire in a client-service environment; proven ability to achieve results with major clients and manage team members.

· Strong understanding of information design and the topology of information for the web.

· Full understanding of browser/platform constraints as they affect online design and professional understanding of typography in both print and screen media

· A Cannes winner will be a bonus

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

About the job

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. COTY is the global leader in fragrance and number three in color cosmetics. COTY’s products are sold in over 150 countries around the world. COTY and its brands are committed to a range of social causes as well as seek to minimize its impact on the environment. For additional information about Coty Inc., please visit www.coty.com.

THE ROLE

Job Title: Digital and CRM Director, SEA & India

Division: Luxury & Consumer Beauty

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Commercial

Reporting to: Managing Director, India & Southeast Asia (ISEA)

Direct Reports: 5 in Singapore & 4 dotted line reports in local markets (India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore)

About The Role

As the Digital and CRM Director, SEA & India, you are contributing to the profitable and sustainable growth of Coty brands by driving digital commerce, Media & CRM excellence in India & Southeast Asia.

You are a core member of the regional ISEA Leadership Team which mission is to grow significantly the COTY Southeast Asia & India business. You have a deep understanding of the regional consumer, retail, digital and e-Commerce ecosystem, social & media platforms & trends and will be responsible for developing and executing consumer centric strategies that engage our brand’s target audiences.

Market includes: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & Distributor markets (India, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia)

Division includes: Luxury & Consumer Beauty consists of fragrances, skincare, makeup, nail care and body care

Key Responsibilities

Digital-commerce

You are responsible for the profitable growth of Coty’s e/ s/ m-commerce business in India & Southeast Asia, which spans existing and new Pure Players, Marketplaces, Social commerce as well as Brick & Click retailers (hand-in-hand with Sales team). You are collaborating with multi-functional teams organized around the key channel needs of e-commerce, which includes Sales as well as Trade Marketing (i.e. Content/e-Merchandising, CARS, e-Retail Media, etc).

• Define the regional e and s-commerce strategies and plans, building on a deep understanding of the target consumer on-line, the different e-retailers’ strengths and opportunity areas, as well as the business units’ overall priorities, incl. online distribution expansion (SDA & FH compliant).
• Work collaboratively with the local market Marketing & Sales teams, local enablers (supply chain, transport, finance) & agencies and Global teams to ensure consistency & high-level execution to drive e-com performance.
• Budgeting & ownership of d-com KPI’s (NR, C1, C2, % penetration online, ROAS). Ownership of Pure Players P&L’s, incl. trade spends and media budgets.
• Secure strong JBPs with key e-retailers and execute them with operational excellence.
• Advising and working closely together with local market teams to accelerate share of business and share of market of retailer.com and local d-com initiatives by retailers. Establish a strong and sustainable omni-channel approach in terms of promotions, animation calendars and new product online launch initiatives and sales driving
• Ensure perfect store high score (CARS: Content, assortment, ratings and reviews and search) by guiding local teams to operate and manage digital shelf.
• Articulate the key needs of e-commerce back to the key stakeholders in global teams.
• Watch the market/technology trends and spot potential evolutions in line with business opportunities and work with the Global team to bring to life for the region.
• Own regional innovations & new initiatives such as s-commerce that will accelerate our online business growth.
• Recruit, develop and manage the teams; ensure development of expertise and know-how and support organizational changes.
• Management of 2 people + 4 dotted lines.

Paid Owned Earned Media

You are responsible to drive paid, earned and owned media performance across Southeast Asia and India by developing winning, consumer centric digital, media and advocacy campaigns in close collaboration with global digital teams & local markets.

• Strategic planning and execution of advocacy strategy, Media campaigns, ongoing optimizations and investment strategy across diverse advertising channels such as Meta, Tiktok, Google, etc.
• Collaborate closely with media agencies, country teams & global digital media team to ensure alignment of media campaigns with business goals & brands guidelines.
• Monitor campaign effectiveness, analyse data, and offer insights for enhancing ROI.
• Persistently conduct testing and experimentation involving various ad formats, targeting choices, and creative tactics.
• Guarantee the respect off all Fashion Houses guidelines.
• Develop and execute best in class owned social media strategies to enhance brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation through social media channels, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and LINE. Drive new initiatives with up-to-date knowledge on the latest social media trends, monitor competitor activities and industry developments in SEA markets.
• Develop & implement the advocacy and influence strategy, provide social listening insights & guidance on identifying, recruiting & sustaining influencers, ensuring alignment with brands requirements and campaigns objectives. Partner with local marketing teams to drive best practices of leveraging influencers as part of the social content ecosystem.
• Effective tracking of ROAS & KPIs to improve Earned Media across brands.
• Management of 2 people.

CRM

Drive the profit growth of brands client’s database by developing a strong omnichannel CRM strategy to improve doors productivity, client’s activation and LTV.

• Drive action plan identifying our key gaps vs competition and plans to reach productivity increase by door. Be the source of centre of excellence to provide global with the regional competitive landscape.
• Create a seamless client experience with the development of new digital channels (chat & shop, etc.).
• Roll out clienteling & loyalty in collaboration with the global & IT team and local retail teams to enable data collection & one-to-one communications with the brand BA’s.
• Implement processes, ways of working & systems across SEA markets. Execute the CRM strategy for SEA markets with excellence in line with global guidelines.
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of data management and ensuring that data is properly managed to support the organization’s objectives in collaboration with IT & legal teams.
• Management of 1 direct report.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Open and accessible Leadership style, with the ability to consistently achieve positive results.
• Strong analytical skills to draw insights and suggestions.
• Comprehensive digital marketing skills, with specific expertise on driving traffic to e-retail and sales conversion.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen to understand, and to translate the company/brand strategy to e-retailers and enrol them in support of strategies.
• Negotiating skills with the ability to influence.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast paced, complex matrix and changing environment.
• Ability to develop reporting staff to full potentials and to build leaders for the future.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ experience in digital-commerce, omni-channel acceleration with proven results to successfully grow businesses on-line.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the e-commerce landscape and KPI`s, digital marketing, e-retail, brand and CRM strategies.
• Affinity with Beauty, FMCG or Luxury
• Able to spot opportunities and turn opportunities into concrete actions fast and with integrity
• Relevant degree in Business or a related discipline.

On behalf of one of its clients, an Insights & Strategy Consultancy, the French Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Insights Director – Luxury & Premium Brands.

Our client is a leading subscription-based platform offering insights and data subscriptions to leading luxury brands across different luxury verticals, looking to gain affluent consumers’ market share.

They are looking for a Consumer Insights Director to join their Client development team in Singapore to help service and delight their Luxury and Wealth client base in Singapore.

This role will provide opportunities to work on multiple types of consumer insights projects and methodologies with a senior client base across the luxury and Wealth sector.

A successful candidate for this role needs to demonstrate ability to work in a fast moving environment. She/he must be agile, driven, self-motivated, and take ownership of projects and work.

Key tasks and responsibilities include :

• Lead research efforts and workshops, providing strategic guidance to clients in the luxury sector.

• Understand affluent consumer behavior to create effective solutions.

• Organize projects efficiently and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.

• Generate creative ideas using available data tools.

• Collaborate with teams, driving strategic discussions and maintaining high standards of analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Market Research, Statistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or Applied Mathematics; MBA preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in planning or insight roles within leading consumer goods companies, creative agencies, or consumer research consultancies, with expertise in FMCG or Spirits industry being advantageous.
• Proven track record of translating consumer insights into successful business strategies.
• Proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel or Access, with familiarity in other analytical software.
• Strong understanding of modern theories of brand growth and decline, coupled with the ability to model trends and optimize strategies.
• Exceptional facilitation skills, capable of leading teams to innovate solutions to consumer challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex analyses into actionable insights, managing complexity effectively.

If you’re looking to make a difference in the marketing industry, this role is for you. You will join an award-winning agency in Asia, known for pioneering industry-first innovations in APAC for iconic, global brands in the beauty, health, and lifestyle sector.

We’re recruiting for a passionate Director, to shape the organisation culture and provide strong leadership to the team. You will also be actively engaged in the agency’s growth strategy – including new business pitching and agency product development and offerings. You will seamlessly integrate with the Digital and Creative teams to evolve the traditional strategic planning practices into the creative, digital brand-building world.

COMPANY CULTURE

The agency culture is dynamic, collaborative and progressive. They pride themselves in fostering a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The agency recognizes that a diverse workforce enriches creativity and innovation and promotes a more comprehensive understanding of the world. The agency actively encourages employees from different backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and abilities to bring their unique perspectives to the table, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard and valued.

Alongside its commitment to DEI, the agency also places great importance on mental wellness. We offer various benefits and programmes prioritising mental health, such as employee assistance programs, flexible working arrangements, and day offs for mental wellness activities.

The agency company culture includes wellness benefits, mental health off days, and comprehensive health for your overall wellbeing.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Serve as the client relation leader for key clients and manage client portfolios
• Regional planning and local market implementation - culture decoding of local consumer insights, creative ideation and activations, providing guidance and quality control for execution excellence to SEA market specialists
• Proactively generate new ideas and opportunities to ensure client program success
• Lead a regional team, including SEA market and digital specialists, to deliver quality strategies and execution to clients
• Serve as a role model to team members and create opportunities to enhance the growth of team members
• Identify opportunities for agency/team learning and develop tools/suggestions to expand agency knowledge and understanding
• Demonstrate ability to help teams understand how industry, cultural or media-driven issues can directly or indirectly affect the client.
• Play an integral role in shaping the organizational culture and provide strong leadership to junior team members
• Play an active role in the agency’s new business efforts; take responsibility for the majority of the planning input on pitches, and being the planning representative for the agency in creds
• Work closely with senior leadership to manage account profitability through oversight of team’s productivity

If you can do that, you have what it takes. It might help if you have:

• Experience of 10 years and above in PR, Integrated Marketing Communications, and/or digital
• Display a strong understanding of industry trends to see where the agency can identify opportunities to grow.
• Agency experience is essential; experience managing a small-sized team
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the Southeast Asia markets
• Experience in strategic communications and growth strategy
• Corporate communications and/or experience is an advantage
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills – confident, vocal, and focused
• Detail-minded, independent and a good team player

DeVries PERKS:

• Monthly mental health day
• Hybrid; 3-5 days in office
• Monthly health & wellness stipend
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Mental wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program counselling phoneline

ABOUT DeVries Global

DeVries Global is a mid-sized brand communications agency that combines the fast-moving, client-centric culture of a boutique with a global footprint across three regions: NA, Europe and Asia. Founded 40+ years ago with 20 people in New York, the agency has since grown to 200+ global citizens across creative capitals around the world: London, Berlin, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei.

We are the First Cultural Communications Agency. What makes our approach unique is that we tackle client problems from culture-in vs. consumer-out. We focus on the future as we decode culture for our clients and have operationalized our mission of creating influence across every aspect of how we work.

We have a carefully curated list of clients across a range of consumer industries, including healthcare, beauty, lifestyle. Our specialty is 360° integrated marketing communications and we excel in driving commerce, elevating brand relevancy and driving consumer affinity and engagement. To learn more about us visit: devriesglobal.com / Linkedin / instagram.com (DeVries Singapore)

DeVries Global is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. DeVries Global is committed to building a culture where all employees are seen as equal, are respected and where all opinions are heard. We take pride in our inclusive hiring, as well as our diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Personal data held by DeVries Global relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Recruiting Privacy Statement, which is available on our website.

Due to the large number of applications received, we apologize if we are unable to provide a response or feedback on unsuccessful applications. We appreciate the time taken to apply for the role and your recent interest in DeVries Global.

This role reports to the Group COO.

Job Description

• Responsible for defining, managing, and executing the short-term and long-term Asia Pacific region territory plans to maximize sales for Cloudsway in APAC.
• Manage a team of Sales Managers based in various territories around APAC. This leadership role will be key in driving the company's overall growth and revenue in the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above, major in computer science, information technology, or related fields, with at least 3 years of relevant industry sales management experience preferred.
• Sales growth-oriented leader who drives rapid change and growth
• Proficient in cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and other related fields of expertise and experience.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills (bilingual); a highly effective influencer.
• Travel requirements > 60%

About Us:

We are at the forefront of revolutionizing the interior design and renovation industry. Our state-of-the-art shared showrooms, located at prime locations, focus on full-home customization, blending hard furnishings, soft decor, and moveable furniture. We are committed to reshaping the sales model within the industry, with the ambitious goal of capturing 20% of the Singapore market.

With strong backing from China-based enterprises boasting over 20 years of experience and annual revenues exceeding SGD 500 million, our company is poised for rapid growth. Our in-house logistics, import/export operations, warehousing, and partnerships with experienced construction companies provide a solid foundation for expansion.

We are seeking a visionary Business Development Director to lead our transformation from an SME to a major industry player in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategically drive business development efforts to achieve our ambitious goal of capturing 20% of the Singapore market.

• Lead the management of two high-profile showrooms, positioning them as the core of full-home customization and cutting-edge customer experiences.

• Collaborate with partner companies in China to ensure seamless integration and smooth operations between Singapore and overseas markets.

• Oversee multiple teams, ensuring efficient workflow, collaboration across functions, and adherence to strict timelines.

• Innovate new sales models to disrupt the Singapore market, enhancing customer engagement and maximizing market penetration.

• Take full ownership of our market expansion strategy, driving growth and meeting revenue targets while regularly reporting to investors.

• Build a strong, collaborative team environment, fostering positive relationships with external contractors and ensuring successful project execution.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of business development experience, ideally in the interior design, home customization, or construction sectors.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

• Proven success in leading large-scale market expansions and achieving revenue growth.

• Results-driven, with the mindset of treating the business as a personal mission.

• Resilient under pressure, willing to be on-call to meet project demands.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to unify and motivate teams to achieve shared objectives.

• Must respect investor directives and operate within Singapore’s legal and compliance frameworks.

• Willingness to work extended hours, including frequent overtime and project-based schedules (Monday to Saturday).

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.

If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.

Position Statement

The Director of Groups, Meetings & Events is responsible for ensuring coordination between the Catering Sales department and Front & Back of House departments. He/ she directs and drives all activities of the department, with specific responsibilities for ensuring high quality standards delivered by the team, as well as developing and implementing action plans set forth in the Marketing plan.

What will you be doing?

As the Director of Groups, Meetings & Events, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Responsible for the promotion and sales of all products of the hotel, including but not limited to banquets, rooms, marriages, catering, etc.
• Lead the team to achieve sales targets and related tasks set by the hotel.
• Develop sales plans and ensure that all team members maintain and develop customers in the region or industry they are responsible for according to the plan, understanding customer needs through telephone sales, face-to-face visits and other forms, achieving sales.
• Summarize and manage the hotel sales process, conducting regular sales evaluations to ensure each salesperson achieves the sales target.
• Monitor the output value of sales and adjust sales actions according to market changes.
• Organize travel schedules and manage travel expenses to optimize sales force.
• Build relationships with convention companies, conference service companies, travel agents and Hilton regional sales offices.
• Ensures every team members in the team is aware of his / her responsibilities, goals and achievements, and evaluate team members’ performance twice a year.
• Work with Sales, Marketing Communications and Revenue Management to adjust team bookings to achieve maximum productivity within the hotel.
• Ensure that the Sales team effectively complete quotations, send contracts to customers and follow-up promptly, inviting customers to visit the hotel.
• Welcome key customers, team leaders and VIPs to the hotel when they arrive.
• Organize regular meetings to ensure effective communication between the Sales team and the hotel Operations team, assisting the Catering Sales department or Operations department in following-up on events during the banquet or meeting.
• Responsible for the budget formulation of relevant departments, actively participate in the formulation of forecasts and market plans.
• Regularly analyze customer output and source market structure, anticipate market trends and design products and channels in advance to seize business opportunities.
• Organize and host weekly team and banquet communication meetings, as well as large-scale event communication meetings.
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage team to ensure the maintenance of hotel hygiene and food safety control standards.
• Liaise with Food & Beverage team to develop new concepts and themed menus to meet guest needs and provide better options to increase revenue.
• Always ensure warm and considerate service as part of the hospitality industry.

What are we looking for?

A Director of Groups, Meetings & Events serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• University degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience in role or in similar capacity.
• Abe to work under strong pressure.
• Understand local customers and have strong market analysis ability.
• Able to set overall business objectives and action plans best suited to the hotel.
• Knowledgeable of political, economic and social issues, and market trends.
• Good communication skills, knowledge and ability to deal with crisis.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!