Associate Partner - Business Development - Digital Studio - PR Agency

We have an urgent position for Associate Partner - Digital Studio for a leading PR Agency for their Mumbai & Bangalore offices.

As Associate Partner - Digital, you will be responsible for building the Digital portfolio, mining the current opportunities among PR clients as well as exploring new business independently. You will also drive integrated PR solutions for clients. Additionally, you will partner the Director Client Servicing - Digital and the PR Practices in developing and implementing the strategic digital business initiatives of the firm. The Associate Partner - Digital will be expected to achieve an annual revenue target, effectively budget new business proposals and negotiate client budgets to achieve profits for the firm.

Position Responsibilities :

- Partner in business planning and new business development

- Build strong internal collaboration across PR verticals

- Manage profitability (income, costs, productivity)

- Oversees a portfolio of clients and demonstrates the ability to profitably grow clients and build long lasting client relationships

- Deliver operational excellence through adoption of best practices

- Translate strategic programs into reality

- Drive service quality, client retention & growth

- Maintains an in-depth understanding of the client's business and challenges and proactively communicates with the client on market or industry issues and events which may affect them

- Responds to special and complex media inquiries

- Maintains a network of senior bloggers and influencers

- Understands social media and integrates digital products and services into client programs to deliver optimum results

Experience - 7+ years of experience in the Communication industry, (Advertising, PR, Digital communication), out of which at least four to five years should be in pure Digital in a leadership position. Digital agency experience preferred.

- Ideal candidate should be an entrepreneur and a team player, with superior communication skills, both internal and client-facing, strong relationship management & ability to work effectively with a variety of internal teams. Should be able to establish trust with both external and internal stakeholders. As a leader, should be able to articulate, have good attention to detail and good interpersonal skills and have the ability to coach team members. As a business manager, should be able to manage simple P&L while multi-tasking and working under pressure of deadlines.

Education - Post Graduate in Public Relations, Marketing, or Communications.

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