What You'll Do
Client Service :
- Stay current on your clients businesses, industries and competitors and use your knowledge to develop comprehensive, strategic, public affairs & advocacy programs that complement the client s business objectives and deliver results.
- Work closely with other business practices to develop and implement integrated campaigns and programs.
- Work closely with the government relations advisors in ensuring timely execution of the campaign / project.
- Lead outreach and engagement with think tanks, industry bodies, media, and other influencers of policy, on behalf of clients and as part of the client outreach plan.
- Stays abreast of policies & bills and takes an active interest in the client s business to pre-empt issues and provide strategic counsel to clients.
- Act as a day-to-day client leader and maintain a clear and consistent communication channel between the client and the account team.
- Timely Decision Making - The ability to identify a problem and find solutions. Make decisions promptly, using available information and under tight deadlines.
Business Development
Support the Directors and other senior leaders to identify new business opportunities within existing and potential clients.Be proactive during new business brainstorms and take ownership of portions of new business proposals under the guidance senior leaders.Teamwork and Talent Management :
Coach and mentor junior team members and help them grow within the organization and are able to add value to the client and the team.Create an inclusive and welcoming environment that engages all individuals without bias and demonstrate flexibility in a changing work environment.Experience That Contributes to Success
Graduate / Postgraduate in Law, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Business & International Affairs and Communications (with specialization in government / policy communication).6+ years of work experience, specializing in tech policy & / or FMCG policy. A person who is well versed with policy communications for forming coalitions & doing advocacy work with think tanks & key opinion leaders.Skills Required
Client Service, Business Development, Talent Management, Political Science