| Job ID: | 3375-12 | Location: | IN-New Delhi |
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| # of Positions: | 1 | Exp.(Years): | 12 |
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Fleishman-Hillard is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to more than 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. The firm established a presence in Asia Pacific in the early 1990s and today, operates a solid regional network comprised of 16 wholly owned offices in nine countries. We are entrusted with the reputations of many of the best-known brands in their respective industries, from well-established Fortune 100 companies to successful Asian-based enterprises.
We are currently seeking a General Manager for our New Delhi office. This is an exciting career opportunity for a seasoned public relations counselor who is ready to take charge of a strategically-placed office in India, someone who excels at new business development, team mentorship, and client relationship management.
The General Manager position will have responsibility for client relations, new business, corporate initiatives, and general office management. At Fleishman-Hillard, our General Managers are able to offer expertise in all phases of the public relations field, as well demonstrate excellent management skills, including the ability to coach, motivate, lead and inspire their people.
Responsibilities include:
- Grow the revenue of the New Delhi office through pitching for new business opportunities via own business connections and Fleishman-Hillard network referrals;
- Identify growth areas and initiate new ideas and products;
- Support the communication requirements of existing key clients (in conjunction with the client-servicing teams of the New Delhi office) by providing high level strategic counsel and delivery of results;
- Maintain and develop existing client relationships;
- Identify and support the training needs of the New Delhi office;
- Develop new practices or capabilities for the New Delhi office;
- Maintain and enhance the Fleishman-Hillard values through management actions and personal commitment to such values, including Respect for the Individual, Teamwork, Quality Service, Entrepreneurship, and Commitment to the Highest Ethical Standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 12 years of public relations or related experience, preferably in an agency environment;
- An entrepreneur who is motivated by challenge and the ability to grow a successful team. Installing fresh ideas is important;
- Possess strong people and presentation skills and a proven track record in winning new business;
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level strategy to clients and to build lasting, mutually rewarding client relationships;
- Strong hands-on leadership, organization, prioritization and project management abilities;
- Possess high level of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm. A team driven orientation is critical;
- Excellent management skills including the ability to coach, motivate, lead and inspire.
On Asia Pacific:
In the Asia Pacific, Fleishman-Hillard has twice won the prestigious Asia Pacific PR Network of the Year – in 2004 and 2008 – as well as numerous other awards in digital and social media engagement, public affairs, sports business, and more. In 2010, The Holmes Group named Fleishman-Hillard “Best Multinational Agency to Work For” and “European Consultancy of the Year.” Also in 2010, the National Association of Female Executives named Fleishman-Hillard one of America’s top 10 best companies for executive women, along with Abbot, Johnson & Johnson, American Express, and IBM.
Over the years we have won, for our clients, an unprecedented 103 Silver Anvil Awards, 87 CIPRA/SABRE Awards, and numerous other national and international awards. Our work and our culture earned Fleishman-Hillard the 2008 designation as “Best Large Agency to Work For” by Paul Holmes of The Holmes Report.
To apply, please send your resume indicating your earliest available date, current & expected salary to: zena.shum@fleishman.com.
About Fleishman-Hillard
Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world’s leading strategic communications firms, has built its reputation on creating integrated solutions that deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity and personal commitment. Based in St. Louis, the firm operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin America through its 80 owned offices. For more information, visit the Fleishman-Hillard website at www.fleishmanhillard.com
Fleishman-Hillard is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to more than 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.
Fleishman-Hillard is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V.
Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this web site will be considered.
