Public Relations Manager (Consumer Tech)

Requisitioned Position Title: Account Manager (Consumer Tech)

Position Reports To: Account Director

Hiring Location: New Delhi

Relevant Experience (Years) : 4-5 years

Overview –

The ideal candidate is an experienced communicator who thrives in an environment where passion, creativity and curiosity are valued. We are looking for someone who has excellent relationships with journalists in its respective sector/sectors; excellent grammar; understands social media channels and knows how to motivate team under them for results. Candidates must have a passion for client servicing, staff development and networking with a keen interest in playing a leadership role supporting the success of our growing practices.

Job Functions -

• Manage and grow senior level client relationships to assure internal and external stake-holders alignment, by negotiating and managing client expectations and satisfaction.
• Develop and execute integrated communication plans.
• Provide strategic counsel to key clients and serve as a trusted advisor on clients and competitors.
• Inform, educate, and influence existing and potential future clients directly on Avian’s value and positioning relative to competing agencies.
• Build awareness and showcase capabilities, talent, and results internally and externally.
• Serve as project manager in preparation and delivery of organic growth or new business proposal content and in-person pitch meetings.
• Share industry POV and strong understanding of shifts and opportunities in the competitive agency landscape.
• Identify global, digital, and social communications trends; educate clients/agency in understanding the importance of social media engagement.
• Serve as primary day-to-day contact with clients; proactively engage on issues.
• Participate in budget and resource management, tracking team utilization manner.
• Provides strategic insights and recommendations to affect business decisions. Builds and maintains relationships with AVIAN We. colleague and partners. Collaboratively resolves issues.
• Ensure gaps or inefficiencies are identified through processes and/or technology to increase efficiency.
• Has developed strong problem-solving skills; can prepare and act on plan and get around roadblocks with manager support.
• Applies sophisticated quantitative skills to data sets to discern and identify patterns and recommend relatable actions.

Preferred Competencies -

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field is preferred, or the equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• 4-5 + years of experience in integrated communications or PR, preferably in an agency setting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with corporate image, issues/crisis management and strategic communications across multiple audience segments.
• Exceptional media relations background with demonstrated capacity of working with global business and key media to manage story development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity: AVIAN We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or other legally protected class status.

Diversity and Inclusion: AVIAN We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.