Social Media Director – APAC

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Social Media Director APAC

Location: Manila Philippines

About the role:

The Director ofSocial Media APAC will build and elevate our social media marketing services across this dynamic high-growth region. You will unite social media practitioners currently embedded across diverse markets and clients driving a practice that helps OLIVER stand out with original award-winning work that delivers strong value to clients. Working with passionate local teams and business leadsyoullunlock significant growth opportunities while developing ourcreator andsocial commerce services.

Weseeka highly accomplished social media leader with deepexpertiseacross the diverse APAC landscape. You understand the nuanced consumerbehaviours platform preferences and cultural dynamics across key markets including Indonesia VietnamMalaysia PhilippinesThailand Singapore Japan Australia and India.Youreexcited by the regions leadership in social commerce and see the opportunity to build something special.Yourea strategic thinker who can help teams deliver work that positions OLIVER as a strategic partner not just a production resource.Youredata-driven results-oriented culturally sensitive and passionate about what makes brands succeed across Asia-Pacifics varied digital ecosystems.

What you will be doing:

Leadership & Capability Building:

• Unite and empower social media practitioners embedded across APAC clients and markets building strategic capability and fostering cross-market collaboration and learning.
• Coach teams to deliverstrategically-driven high-value work that positions OLIVER as a key partner to clients and drives measurable business results.
• Developexpertisein social commerce and live selling positioning OLIVER as a leader in these rapidly evolving areas where APAC sets global standards.
• Leverage AI and proprietary technology to enhance team efficiency and output quality across markets.

Growth & Strategic Client Management:

• Drive business growth byidentifyingand capitalizing on opportunities across the region serving as a strategic advisor and figurehead among APAC clients.
• Provideculturally-nuancedsocial media consultancy to senior clients developing market-specific strategies and frameworks that maximize ROI while respecting local consumerbehaviorsand platform ecosystems.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships across markets partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver smart effective solutions tailored to local needs.
• Develop compelling proposals that secure new business expand existing accounts and introduce social commerce capabilities.

Market Excellence & Innovation:

• Establish best practices that respect market differences while promoting service excellenceidentifyingopportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness across the region.
• Ensure teamsleverageemerging technologiesparticularly in social commerce live selling and AIto deliver greater value to clients.
• Educate clients and teams on market-specific social media opportunities platform innovations and the power of social to drive measurable brand impact and ROI.
• Share cross-market insights and success stories to elevate practice across the entire region.

What you need to be great in this role:

• APAC Market Expertise & Cultural Intelligence: Deep understanding of social media landscapes across multiple APAC markets (10 years in agencies or brands within the region) particularly Indonesia Vietnam ThailandMalaysiaPhilippinesSingapore Japan Australia and India. Proven ability to navigate diverse consumerbehaviours platform preferences and cultural nuances. Strong knowledge of social commerce and live selling best practices.
• Strategic Builder & Change Leader: Track record of buildingsocialcapabilities that differentiate agencies in market. Skilled at developing award-winning work and strategic approaches that position agencies as key partners. Ability to unite distributed talent across markets fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Client Relationship Management & Flawless Communication: Excellent presentation skills with the ability to deliver compelling communications both in person and online. Exceptional ability to build andmaintainsenior client relationshipsrepresentingthe agency with polish and confidence at industry events in boardrooms and new business situations.
• Results-Driven & Entrepreneurial:Proventrack recordof driving revenue growth and delivering profitable outcomes. Proactive solution-oriented and energized by opportunity. Focused on delivering measurable results and effective work that drives business outcomes. Comfortable building in a high-growth environment.
• Passion for and inquisitive about AI andnew technologies
• Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical

Req ID: 16404

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