Senior Consultant

Job Description

At this level, you have the experience and autonomy to independently lead a portfolio of retainer and project campaigns across practices and publishing channels (traditional and social; earned, owned, shared and paid). Your creativity has ample chance to shine as you look for opportunities to retain and grow clients, and deliver award-winning work.Our account directors are passionate and proactive about storytelling, developing knowledge, championing H K standards and converting new business opportunities in your primary sector or service speciality area, whilst supporting the strategic business objectives of the regional leadership team.The following job description details the skills and competencies required for this level.SKILLS COMPETENCIESConsultingIndependently counsel with confidence, maturity and professionalism on integrated communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, digital and social media plans and content strategiesBe a trusted advisor, adding value to client relationships, assisting clients in achieving their business objectives and building incremental businessConfidently articulate and apply the 3P approach to existing and potential clients; train teams on how to actively apply this narrativeBe bold; pitch and deliver innovative ideas to clients and develop creative solutions that boost their brand s reputationFluently and confidently discuss social and digital strategies with client, with an understanding of the role of SEO, website build, app development within an integrated marketing planDemonstrate understanding of earned, owned, shared and paid channels, and recommend approaches for eachDeliver strategic senior counsel on content marketing, including how the content is published (channel, timing, optimization, influencer engagement)Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and exceed client s expectations in terms of results and professionalism; manage resources, review and approve client deliverablesBe confident in managing and resolving challenges with clients around scope, performance, results and similar issuesAct as a leader in storytelling and propose innovative multi-channel content strategies for clients that generate new revenue streamsDevelop and discuss an appropriate and transparent reporting, review and insight model that will demonstrate successes and identify failings of activity with clients in a positive and productive environmentLead in understanding, addressing and seeking positive resolution to client issuesUnderstand the central question model and use it in practiceCreate, lead and deliver presentations with impactLead and facilitate effective brainstorms internallyAnalyse an online digital and influencer audit and deliver recommendationsAct as the brand guardian and quality control for clientsDraw from H K network and industry contacts to bring in the right internal and external expertise to add valuePeopleDemonstrate a clear ability to lead teams to successful revenue growth; including staff allocation, motivation, structure, resourcing and coachingSupport the practice lead and regional management team in terms of agency/sector vision and model the desired behaviourEmbody the agency vision and culture of collaboration with your teams and lead by exampleIdentify new opportunities and play a proactive role in terms of proposal development, pitching and conversion using the full Creative Process and other structures for new business developments. Lead new business pitches and make an active contributionAssume responsibility for budget monitoring, revenue forecasting, fee negotiation, staff planning and managing over-servicing levels for profitabilityQUALIFICATIONS:University degree7 years relevant industry experience (including agency)Excellent written and oral communication skillsProven presentation and planning capabilitiesAbility to multi-task and work in a team environmentBilingual Arabic/English is an asset

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