• Account Manager (Technology/Consumer/Corp/Public Affairs/Domestic Practice, Shanghai)

(Based in Shanghai/Beijing/Guangzhou, market salary)

A Manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the client team and projects. A Manager participates in new business development and supports organizational initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recommend and implement initiatives that manage the target audience's perception of the client
• Develop and cultivate relationships with the client and external audiences
• Oversee day-to-day client projects and/or events to insure the quality of work meets client's business objective and provides value
• Manage client administration duties such as billing, financial reporting
• Oversee all aspects of major events for client
• Handle special media inquiries
• Review materials (e.g., news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, bios, newsletters and pitch letters) prepared by Associates and Client Executives.
• Develop materials on complex issues (e.g., Q&A, speeches, collateral materials)
• Develop and place appropriate stories by and about the client in business, trade and consumer media as needed
• Where appropriate, cultivate positive client presence in trade media through releases, contact and response to inquiries/requests
• Maintain clear and consistent communication between the client and the 3rd parties
• Partner with client and other communications entities (e.g., advertising agency) to develop and complete communications plan
• Research, assist and present new business proposals
• Develop original research, surveys and market studies for existing and new business proposals
• Develop complete communications plan for client

Skills Required:

• Strong oral, editing and written skills both in English and Chinese.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate the client team
• Ability to handle and manage stressful situations
• Business presentation skills including their development, both for clients and prospective clients
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to plan strategically and globally
• Ability to write strategic materials for client
• Ability to budget programs and understand the financial aspects of the client relationship
• Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Recommended Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree
• A minimum of five years experience working for a major corporation, consulting or communications firm
• Broad understanding of the techniques of a professional services/consultancy firm, journalism, public relations, communications or related field
• Broad understanding of industry or specialized practice area (such as healthcare, technology, investor relations)
• In-depth knowledge of media relations from key trade publications to national outlets
 

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