Malaysia

Managing Director

We are currently searching for an outstanding PR professional to lead an agency based in Malaysia, that is part of a global network. The Managing Director carries the responsibility for strategic direction and leadership, management of client programmes, new business development and financial management of the Malaysia office.

Please contact Priya Bala or email your CV directly in word format with job reference no. Jo0000004938 to MalaysiaCareers@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

Play a leadership role in the management, direction, and growth of the business, in collaboration with the CEO and management team.
Enhance the reputation and awareness of the company as an integrated and socially savvy PR agency, emphasizing the agency’s new brand positioning and differentiation in the market.
Work collaboratively with the CEO to build appropriate growth pillars, especially social/KOL/influencer marketing, consumer, and technology PR verticals.
Be the primary relationship driver with senior level clients and recognized as a source of expertise and counsel in key client relationships.
Maintain a pulse on the economy at large as well as client-related industry trends.
Play a major role in initiating and contributing to new business development, advancing both new and organic growth.
Demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to winning business.
Exhibit a high level of personal visibility in the client community, a strong leadership presence in the market and serve as an active brand ambassador via publication, presentations, and local business/industry outreach.
Recruit and develop quality account management and strategy experts dedicated to exemplary client service and domain expertise.
Own the P&L, establish and meet annual revenue and performance goals.

Role requirements

Outstanding English verbal and written communication skills – a strong writer and editor.
Ideally, speaks, reads, and writes Bahasa Malaysia.
Strong leadership, mentoring skills, and team-building ability.
Create a productive work environment for employees.
Ability to handle multiple assignments/projects.
Strong presentation skills.
Well versed in social media and the integration of digital marketing into the PR landscape.
Strong business acumen with a track record of retention and the profitable growth of existing accounts.
An excellent problem solver and decision maker.
Leverage opportunities for growth.
Minimum 16+ years of agency or other PR related experience, with several years in a leadership position.
Bachelors’ Degree in PR, Communications, or related disciplines; post graduate degree a plus.

Malaysia

Managing Director

Key responsibilities

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