SPAG - AVP - Public Relations

At SPAG, our public relations and public affairs work impacts real beneficiaries, patients, caregivers and masses, across the India sub-continent, South-East Asia and Asia-Pacific region. We pride ourselves in designing communication strategies that cut across geographies and cultural nuances. Come, be a part of this wonderful journey of bringing a difference to people's lives, through communication and be a supporting pillar of the team to execute meaningful campaigns.

Build SPAG position in technology + start-up sector+ advocacy (both in terms of brand positioning, business development, knowledge expertise and team) . Be part of the next phase of growth journey, wherein starting from India, work with management in extending the same goals to Asia markets . Be part of building an integrated communications firm and usher in innovation to build the new age agency that has scale but still is agile and dynamic in its nature.

Experience: 15-18 years of experience in PR and Communications Key Deliverables:

- Prospecting for new business by using the client relationships and driving business opportunities on a pro-active basis

- Ownership of strategic, thinking and ideation at all levels, Organic and New Business Development and team discussions

- Responsible for planning and operational workplans within the Practice, lead and build the practice for India

- Develop a business plan for the practice for the next one year

- Drive revenue growth and maintain a profit margin keeping in view the target(including the organic and new business development).

- Build in roads with right set of clients and businesses for the organization

- Q-on-Q target to be achieved as per the mutually agreed business plan, which will encompass the elements of building in roads with the right set of clients and building revenues

- Drive integrated campaigns with SPAG by Interacting with multiple stakeholders to develop cross-selling opportunities, and upsell with the internal and digital team, DYE

- Focus on Client retention.

- Partnering with HR to create a strong second line of leadership

- Share KRA's for team and help in building a performance driven culture

- Partnering with HR to recruit bright/talented individuals who can adapt to the practice in the Communications industry Consulting and creating a good execution capability in the practice

- Coaching and guiding team to manage Clients, and develop plans and build the practice.

- Building a thought leadership position for the practice or by being a speaker at leadership forums on contemporary related topics

- Delivering expected profitability on the practice by placing a sharp focus on the utilization of the team

- Win Awards and recognition through campaigns

Key Skills /Qualifications Required :

- Bachelor's degree from recognized University

- Post-graduate degree or equivalent in journalism, communications or public relations is preferred

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable solutions to clients and Teams.

- Ability to effectively present information.

- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.

- Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret complex documents.

- Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.