Job description
Who we are
If you’re looking to make a difference in the marketing industry, DeVries Global Singapore is where you should be. We are not your typical agency; known for pioneering industry-first innovations in APAC, DeVries Global is an award-winning leading communications agency with an Asian lens.
Why you would love us
Our culture is dynamic, collaborative and progressive. We are early adopters of innovative solutions to stay ahead of the curve and conduct annual creative incubator competitions where employees develop innovative and creative ideas for clients and the industry.
We place strong emphasis on People Engagement; our approach to cultivating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard and valued. The agency recognizes that an engaged workforce enriches creativity and innovation and promotes a more comprehensive understanding of the world. DeVries embraces the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring, and are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Alongside People Engagement, we prioritise mental wellness through employee assistance programmes, flexible working arrangements, wellness leave, and mental health benefits.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a passionate, fearless self-starter to join us as an Associate Manager.
You will play a hybrid of a creative and strategic thinker who can formulate innovative approaches for clients in this role. You will be responsible for supporting and driving the agency’s client businesses and will serve as a strategic and creative counsel and agency custodian to clients and other relevant stakeholders. You will seamlessly integrate with the digital and creative teams to evolve the traditional strategic planning practices into the creative, brand-building digital world.
As part of the mid-level leadership team, you will play an integral role in shaping the organizational culture and providing strong leadership to team members. You will also be a part of the agency’s growth strategy – including new business pitching and agency product development and offerings.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive day-to-day client relationships and serve as a primary client counsellor
- Develop and support innovative regional digital communications strategies, including culture decoding of consumer behaviour and insights, crafting compelling brand narratives and integrated campaigns and creation of impactful, earned-led activations
- Identify and collaborate with digital and influencer platforms (TikTok, IG, etc.)
- Pitch to media/influencers and amplify client narratives
- Monitor media coverage and industry developments for client reporting and insights
- Provide quality control and guidance to junior team members for local market execution
- Participate in agency new business efforts (creds, planning input for pitches)
- Contribute to internal culture building and mentoring of junior staff
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-5 years’ experience in PR/Marketing, ideally in an agency environment
- Solid understanding of the earned and paid digital media space
- Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills
- A proactive team player who is detail-oriented and independent
- Effective leadership and mentoring skills
- Experience in the beauty and/or automotive sector is a plus
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ABOUT US:
DeVries Global is an international consumer PR and marketing agency with offices in New York, London, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei. The company’s longstanding heritage of excellence in consumer marketing and communication includes winning work with respected brands across beauty, fashion, consumer packaged goods (CPG), travel, spirits, food and beverage, and retail. DeVries Global offers seamless global capabilities, while maintaining a boutique sensibility and a Curiously Creative culture that preserve the ability to move quickly, nimbly, and with high-impact precision. DeVries Global is part of Interpublic Group (IPG).
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.
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