Setting, communicating, and delivering the Mar-Comm strategy Aligning execution across business streams, industry sectors and geographies About Our Client Our client is a global leader in the Technical Services space, recognized among the most valuable brands world over. Ensuring Quality & Safety Control, they have exciting growth plans for the region which will be catalyzed by their Marketing & Communications function which looks to further strengthen their hold as the leading player within their line of business. They are looking for a Regional Director (Marketing & Communications) for their APAC region business who will report directly to the Regional Head of the APAC Region. The role will be supervised by the Global Marketing and Communications Leader. Job Description In this role, the person will: Define overall marketing strategy in collaboration with senior business management for business streams, services, service packages as well as for individual key accounts Define and roll out regional marketing strategy, processes, structures, tools, KPIs in the region ('governance') in line with global governance Implement and control defined marketing processes within allocated marketing workforce Execute global and regional marketing campaigns in the region, including local content/asset creation/adaptation Identify, analyze, pursue and report on business opportunities arising from Customer inquiries, recommend changes to marketing and business development strategies, operative and perspective planning and rolling forecasts based on analysis and feedback Prepare and manage overall marketing and communications budget for APAC Regions Oversee event planning and engage in marketing with industry associations, government organizations and industry experts Develop networks and maintain relationships with standardization committees, associations and other suppliers in the industry to enable collaboration and information exchange Establish and maintain information exchange to ensure alignment of marketing strategy throughout offices in the APAC region Ensure the regional/local adaptation of content and distribution via specific regional and local channels Serve as senior expert for communications, focused on corporate, externa and internal communications Provide clear leadership that establishes credibility with Customers and internal partners and foster team culture consistent with the Company values Build and maintain high performance culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching of staff Ensure development of employees through internal/external training programs in collaboration with Human Resources. The Successful Applicant Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or Economics with at least 14+ years' experience in a management position in B2B business organization, preferably in high-tech industries with complex structures. At least 10+ years' experience in managing multicultural, multi-racial, multilingual teams located in a wide geography and different time zones. At least 10+ years' experience in one or more markets within the Asia Pacific and India, Middle East and Africa region Skilled in online and offline demand generation, broadcast, print and social media, promotion, branding, corporate communications, crisis communications, internal communications, Martech, CRM, sales support and business intelligence Excellent analytical skills comfortable with numbers and attention to details. Results-driven who thrives on making marketing and communications accountable, to become a strategic business partner Strong experience and networks with media, associations and government bodies in the Asia Pacific region Positive, energetic and optimistic attitude with excellent interpersonal skills to handle different personalities within the organization Experienced in team leadership, budget planning, budget controlling Fluency in spoken and written English and other languages (e.g. Mandarin, Cantonese, German, Spanish, Arabic) an advantage. What's on Offer A chance to work with an iconic global brand that offers a leadership role with high visibility and autonomy. Contact Swapnil Khetan Quote job ref JN-022024-6322542 Phone number +63277952807