Joining Pioneer Marketing and Public Affairs, you will be part of the team who currently provides professional services to some of the world’s most reputable multinational corporations and not-for-profit organizations, including Blackmores, Four Paws, Mambu, McKinsey, SWIFT, Sherwin-Williams, Swire Coca-Cola Beverages VN, Vestas, the National University of Singapore, and Traveloka.
We are growing and seeking a full-time Senior Account Executive to strengthen our client service team and strategic communications practice. The candidate we seek will have expertise in multinational client engagement, project management and PR activities execution. He or she must have good interpersonal skills and demonstrate written and spoken English fluency. He or she should have experience in communications advisory and prior experience working for a reputable communications agency would be a plus. The ideal candidate would have prior experience in media relations, advertising or journalism, as well as strategic communications and strong critical thinking capabilities. He or she should possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in business communication, journalism, marketing and media studies, or related fields.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Client Management & Business Development
- Serve as a key day-to-day contact for assigned clients, ensuring proactive communication and high service standards
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through strategic counsel and solution-oriented engagement
- Understand client business objectives and translate them into effective communications strategies
- Lead proposal development, including market research, audience analysis, budgeting, and quotation preparation
- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts
- Support and contribute to new business pitches, including deck development and strategic recommendations
- Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory developments relevant to clients
- Manage budgeting, cost control, and invoicing processes with financial discipline
2. Strategic Execution & Project Leadership
- Lead the development and execution of PR and communications campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and KPIs
- Draft, review, and finalize high-quality communication materials in English and Vietnamese (press releases, thought leadership articles, Q&As, speeches, social content, etc.)
- Drive media relations strategy, including media mapping, outreach planning, and relationship management
- Identify and secure executive interview opportunities, speaking engagements, and industry event participation
- Oversee KOL engagement and third-party stakeholder coordination
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and internal resource coordination to ensure seamless execution
- Monitor performance metrics and prepare comprehensive client reports with strategic insights
- Anticipate potential issues and support crisis preparedness and escalation processes when necessary
Desired Skills and Experience:
- University degree or higher in a related discipline (business communication, journalism, marketing and media studies, or related fields) with a minimum 5 years’ experience in PR, corporate/marketing communications, advertising and event management.
- Fluent in English and Vietnamese, both written and oral.
- Excellent writing skills for PR campaign purposes. Experience in journalism, creativity, content development, social media is an advantage.
- Demonstrable research capabilities and experience.
- The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while working on multiple projects.
- Engaging interpersonal negotiation and communication skills, including experience in cross-cultural environments and international settings.
- Strong interest in the communication and public affairs profession and the ability to go above and beyond in service delivery.
Application Details:
- Deadline for sending application: 15 March, 2026
- Starting salaries are competitive and commensurate with prior experience.
- Applications must clearly state professional qualifications that meet or exceed the required experience and skills listed above.
- Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and writing samples such as proposals to [email protected]
We are always seeking exceptional talents, so if you are a high-achieving professional with proven accomplishments, please feel free to look beyond the job title and description. - Start date: 06 April, 2026
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants. However, we shall reach out to you should there be any next step in the recruitment process.