Growth & Marketing Lead (6 Months' Maternity Cover)

Havas Media Singapore is looking for a 6-Month Contract Growth & Marketing Lead (Maternity Cover) to drive strategic growth initiatives, lead high-impact pitches of focused and integrated disciplines as well as to provide strategic and executional support for the marketing of the agency.

This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in business development, client acquisition, and cross-functional leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our new business strategy, managing key relationships, and elevating our brand presence across channels.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Business Development

• Lead end-to-end pitch management for high-value opportunities, including strategy development, stakeholder alignment, and execution.


• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless collaboration


• Oversee pitch timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring quality and consistency across all touchpoints


• Author and refine compelling pitch materials, proposals, and presentations tailored to client needs and industry trends


• Maintain and update business development assets including pitch decks, case studies, team bios, and credentials


• Oversee pitch-related communications with prospects


• Oversee internal new business pipeline documentation via proprietary platforms (e.g. CRM tools, pitch logs)


• Drive proactive outreach and follow-up with prospects, leveraging CRM tools and data insights to track pipeline progress and conversion.


• Conduct strategic market and competitor research (prospects, verticals, competitors) to inform pitch positioning and client qualification.


• Lead post-pitch reviews, feedback collection and documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Identify, evaluate and execute industry events and sponsorship opportunities to enhance visibility and lead generation

Marketing & Comms:

Internal:

• Collaborate on internal marketing initiatives (e.g. newsletter, employer branding)


• Champion internal communications and events that align with business goals and company culture

External:

• Lead and execute the agency’s annual marketing plan and thought leadership strategy


• Oversee external communications across owned and earned media, including social platforms, PR, and content marketing


• Guide the creation of high-impact content such as press releases, social media posts, and award submissions.


• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform positioning and differentiation.


• Cultivate media relationships and manage PR amplification efforts to boost brand reputation

Job Requirements:

• 5-8 years of experience in an agency, media, or marketing/communications role


• Proven experience in business development and pitch management


• Experience in consulting or client management is a plus


• Excellent command of English (spoken & written)


• Strong writing, organisation, and project management skills


• Strong strategic thinking and storytelling capabilities


• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) is essential


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment


• High attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task


• A proactive team player with a self-starter mindset


• Passionate about the media and advertising industry, with an eye for creative storytelling and brand marketing

About Havas Singapore

Within our Singapore Village is a network of business units including Havas Media, Arena Media, Havas Play, Havas Market and BLKJ Havas, offering services across media, social, PR, e-commerce and creative. Since 2015, we’ve had an unbroken streak of Agency of the Year (AOTY) wins across disciplines, including Integrated Marketing AOTY, Media AOTY, Specialist AOTY, and PR AOTY. We are also committed to building a diverse culture where our people can grow, thrive, and feel that they belong. In 2023 and 2024, we’ve won Best Agency Culture at Marketing Interactive’s Agency of the Year Awards.

*Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

Here at Havas, we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual's ability to perform their job.