Brunswick Group
Director,ResponsibleBusiness
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“Director, Responsible Business at Brunswick Group. Skills: Responsible Business strategy, Client leadership, Team leadership, Business development. Develop strategies for new business opportunities. Expand existing client relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-impact outcomes; Deliver outstanding work; Help land advice effectively; Stand up to external scrutiny; Shape and deliver sustainable business outcomes; Engage constructively with stakeholders; Achieve real, sustained impact
Industry & Context.
Creative problem solving; Balance creative and analytical thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of relevant experience, Credible and compelling with senior business leaders, Issue expertise in at least one of the areas that companies tackle, Track record in all areas of the role responsibilities, Experience of working on complex issues at the intersection of business, politics and regulation, finance and social stakeholders, Understanding of corporate positioning, networks in business and on societal issues, especially in Singapore, A global perspective and experience with international businesses or organisations, A consummate communicator, with verbal and written skills, an engaging presentation and conversation style (in person and online) and high EQ levels, enthusiasm for learning and curiosity, creative problem solving, capacity to balance creative and analytical thinking, A natural team-worker, Empathetic leadership, Ability to operate and thrive in a commercial, self-starting and fast-paced environment, A clear point of view about how it is possible for companies to drive progress in this space, Proven commitment to and passion for business action and impact on societal issues
Nice to Have
preferably including as an advisor in a communications or consulting firm – or, alternatively, in-house, or as a stakeholder, Experience in media handling, with knowledge of how to engage with journalists, media and use social media channels to reach different target audiences would be beneficial, work-experience in Japan, or with Japanese corporates
What You'll Do.
Develop strategies for new business opportunities
Expand existing client relationships
Lead development and growth of Sustainable Business practice
Deliver strategic communications programmes
Provide senior-level strategic advice
Pursue new business and prospecting
Pitch to potential clients
Secure extensions of existing client relationships
Create impact for clients
Develop new methods and tools
Lead internal teams on mandate delivery
Produce client-ready materials and content
Design and activate integrated communications and campaigns
Shape approach to sustainability and social value
Deliver advice to clients at senior levels
Build and maintain trusted client relationships
Provide insight on sustainability and ESG issues
Collaborate on 'Sustainability Radar' briefings
Ensure smooth running of client teams
Manage performance of accounts
Develop colleagues below director level
Support talent and growth of colleagues
Equip colleagues for progression
Engage and collaborate with colleagues across the firm
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with members of the Sustainable Business Practice in various global offices; Collaborate with colleagues in Singapore and other Asian offices; Work with Brunswick teams across multiple continents; Lead internal teams on mandate delivery; Work closely with Partners on account management; Engage and collaborate with colleagues across the firm at all levels; Bring different areas of expertise to client work; Contribute to mandates led by other practices/sectors/geographies; Work in a collegiate way
Communication Scope
Consummate communicator; Verbal skills; Written skills; Engaging presentation style; Engaging conversation style; High EQ levels
Process & Methodology
Manage mandates from inception to activation, Ensure quality and timelines are met, Manage operational effectiveness of accounts, Manage account finances, Manage team roles, Manage client deliverables
Full Job Description
The Opportunity You will develop strategies and approaches to cultivate new business opportunities and expand existing client relationships on issues of corporate sustainability. The Director is a senior leadership role within our global Sustainable Business practice. You will work closely with members of our Sustainable Business Practice in Hong Kong, London, Frankfurt, New York, and Chicago, with your colleagues in Singapore, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, and Sydney, as well as with all Brunswick teams across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. You will lead the development and growth of Brunswick’s Sustainable Business practice across key markets in Asia. You will develop and deliver strategic communications programmes and provide senior-level strategic advice to a broad range of clients across the region, with a particular focus on high-stakes issues connected to climate, nature, and biodiversity. Key responsibilities of the role In this role, you will work across a variety of industries, with international and Singapore-based companies. This includes the following responsibilities: Business development and practice growth Pursue new business and prospecting, working with colleagues to source new leads, pitch to potential clients and secure extensions of existing client relationships. Foster innovation: find new opportunities to create impact for clients, develop new methods and tools, and help keep us at the vanguard of our field. Significantly contribute to the development and enhancement of the Sustainable Business practice in the region, helping to build a world-class practice that delivers outstanding work. Client leadership and advice Lead internal teams on the delivery of mandates, from inception to research and analysis, through strategic development and recommendations, to activation of communication and stakeholder engagement plans; be ‘hands-on’ with client work; play a leading role as a day-to-day point of contact for your clients. stay cl
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