About EON
The EON Group is a fully integrated communications consultancy firm committed to the vision of truth-telling as a compelling instrument for meaningful and lasting change.
For the past 27 years, we have kept our promise of building trust for our clients. And in doing so, we are humbled to have been recognized both here and abroad. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our accolades, including being named the Southeast Asia PR Agency of the Year multiple times by Campaign Asia.
About the Role:
EONis seeking an Account Director for its Corporate PR Unit to drive business growth and uphold the EON standard. This role requires a seasoned communications professional with proven record in winning new business, leading campaigns, and ensuring excellence from pitch to execution.
Responsibilities:
Business Development, Revenue Growth, and Communication Strategy Development
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities across target industries or existing clients
- Build strong partnerships with clients to expand and sustain agency revenue
- Co-lead research, ideation, and brainstorming for pitch proposal to secure new accounts or organic client's new requirement
Client & Campaign Management
- Oversee multiple accounts from various industries such as energy, finance, pharma, and real estate, ensuring timely and quality delivery of agreed scope of work
- Co-lead the development and execution of communication plans based on the client's brief
- Guide Senior Managers in developing strategy and communications campaigns that meet client goals
- Act as senior point of contact for clients, and provide strategic counsel to client inquiries or concerns
Team Leadership & Development
- Manage, mentor, and inspire multiple sub-teams with members consisting of Senior Account Managers, Account Managers, and Account Executives
- Ensure teams timely and quality outputs through clear direction setting, regular alignments, and constructive feedback
- Champion a culture of excellence, continuous growth, and collaboration
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
- At least 7–10 years of experience in the communication field including years in a PR agency, with strong exposure to corporate public relations or integrated campaigns for corporate brands
- Proven track record in winning new accounts and growing revenue
- Insighting and campaign strategy development
- Strong leadership and people management skills; ability to guide and mentor multiple teams
- Project management and cross-functional collaboration
