Account Director, Trade Communications & Activations (Oil & Gas) at Elmwood Brand Consultancy

Singapore, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategy Development, Trade Communications, Activation Programs, Client Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Content Development, Logistics, Budgeting, Performance Tracking, Agility, Efficiency, Independent Judgment, Commercial Impact, Stakeholder Alignment, Operational Excellence

Industry

Design Services

Description

Role Overview The Account Director leads the strategy, development, and execution of all trade communications and activation programs for an oil & gas brand. This role requires a highly agile, efficient, and independent leader who can convert business challenges into solutions, not just service requests. The Account Director builds strong, trusted client relationships by bringing clarity, problem-solving, and proactive thinking to every workstream — ensuring trade-facing materials and programs drive measurable commercial impact. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Shape the trade communications strategy across distributors, workshops, retailers, fleets, and OEM partners. Convert product and brand strategies into clear, compelling trade narratives and toolkits. Demonstrate agility and independent judgement when advising clients on communication choices that strengthen commercial outcomes. Content & Materials Development Oversee development of sell-in decks, product guides, POSM, mechanic toolkits, retail comms, and distributor enablement materials. Ensure information is technically accurate, market-relevant, and simple for trade partners to use. Drive efficiency in workflows, ensuring briefs, creative direction, and production move swiftly and with quality. Trade Activations & Events Design and deliver trade activations such as mechanic engagement programs, partner summits, loyalty campaigns, and motorsport-linked experiences. Ensure operational excellence: planning, budgeting, logistics, and on-ground execution. Work with channel sales teams to integrate activations seamlessly into commercial plans. Client Relationship Management Build strong, trusted relationships through clarity, responsiveness, and reliability. Position the team as solution partners — not just a servicing function — by anticipating issues and offering practical, commercial answers. Act as the senior escalation point, maintaining stakeholder alignment across brand, technical, sales, retail, and partner teams. Performance & Operations Track KPIs for communications and activation effectiveness; turn insights into actionable improvements. Drive disciplined financial management: forecasting, budget stewardship, and profitability. Maintain operational control across timelines, approvals, compliance, and asset quality. Traits & Mindsets Agile: Adjusts quickly to changing client needs, business priorities, or market shifts. Efficient: Streamlines processes, removes clutter, and keeps projects moving without drama. Independent: Operates with minimal supervision; confident in decision-making and prioritisation. Problem Solver: Sees beyond tasks to diagnose root issues and present solutions. Relationship Builder: Instantly builds credibility, trust, and partnership with clients and internal teams. Commercially Sharp: Understands how trade communications influence revenue, loyalty, and channel performance. Calm Under Pressure: Maintains focus and good judgment in high-stakes or fast-moving situations.

Responsibilities

The Account Director is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of all trade communications and activation programs for an oil & gas brand, focusing on driving measurable commercial impact through trade-facing materials and events. Key duties include shaping trade strategy, overseeing content development for various partners, designing trade activations, and managing client relationships as a solution partner.