RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ownership of the client’s strategy and communications - Develop and present digital strategies for clients.
• Client Servicing - Sustain key interface with senior-level clients and set the tone for staff in terms of client service expectations.
• Management of P&L and all finances for each assigned account.
• High degree of professionalism and thorough understanding of client/agency relationships.
• Provide leadership in the areas of total account management including day-to-day account activity and the provision of strategic guidance and counsel to clients that will assist clients in meeting their business objectives.
• Team Support & Leadership – lead a team of Executives and Managers, educate and develop them.
• Brainstorming/idea-ting - Creatively develop and create strategic programming.
• Manage client expectations.
• Effective at results reporting.
• Arbitrate/help solve client problems.
• A champion of social and digital with the client and particularly within new business pitches.
• Collaboration with Newsroom, ensuring seamless process and flawless executions.
• Networking (Industry events, seminars, etc.) and being a champion of Social and digital within the company.
• Identifying business development opportunities for the company with new or existing clients and leading our response efforts.
• Champion Social in Myanmar and generate new business ideas and opportunities with existing and new clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree ideally in Marketing or Business.
• A strong digital marketing background with a solid understanding of digital/social media; experience in online strategy development (for websites and online marketing) is critical.
• Experience in emerging digital marketing platforms (mobile, digital signage, innovative digital solutions, social media).
• Agency experience with digital communications, social media strategy and execution, and a variety of digital marketing techniques.
• Preferably with agency background/experience.
• Myanmar language preferred.
• Must be willing to travel 15 – 25% of the time.
• Must have experience managing and training a team; work with digital teams bringing chosen strategies to life through project initiatives.
• Ideally experience in consumer brand marketing.
• Knowledge of and passion for the social media landscape, newest innovations, most popular platforms and trusted online marketing tools is required.
• Must possess a new business acumen and strong understanding of consumer and target audience and how they interact/engage with digital marketing.
• A proven track record of excellent client service, successful digital campaigns and winning new business.
• Must feel at ease managing a team and working with a variety of other stakeholder groups both internal and external.
• Significant thought leadership about the digital space is a plus, including proven track record of blogging and/or social media engagement apart from client-specific efforts.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills in English – comfortable in developing and presenting ideas to clients and managing client expectations.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.