JOB DESCRIPTION

Why Join Evident?

Evident is the first and only agency in the Philippines dedicated to purpose marketing. We play to win, and deliver transformative and purposeful campaigns to our client stakeholders. We believe in productive fun. Find out how we can strategize together at https://evident.ph/

As a member of Team Evident, you’ll get to have:

• Work-from-home setup
• High impact projects
• Diverse and collaborative team
• Generous leave benefits 
• Health insurance
• Flexitime

Remote Work:

This position is Work From Home until it is safe for everyone to return to an in-office working model. We’re looking to speak to candidates who plan to be in Metro Manila long-term. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Project Manager is required to perform the following duties and undertake the following responsibilities:

Business Development

• Achieve monthly and annual sales target by identifying potential leads and markets by doing research
• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets by securing contract renewals or new business opportunities from existing clients
• Implement lead generation tactics
• Respond to, and engage with, any sales inquiries or requests for information
• Work with different teams to develop client pitches (prepare SOWs, presentations, and quotations)
• Negotiate SOWs and pricing
• Build relationships with current and potential clients to expand business opportunities
• Continuously seek opportunities to expand existing client business

Strategy and Planning

• Conduct research for, write, and edit press releases, speeches, and concept notes
• Lead and participate in the creation of strategic plans and communications products for clients
• Draft budgets and work plans for internal and client approval
• Create presentat
• ions for clients

Continuous Learning

• Commit to continuous learning and staying abreast of trends in communications

Project Management

• Understand basic project management in order to mount events like press briefings
• Ensure proper client and internal team onboarding
• Act as day-to-day client contact and primary liaison between the client and implementing team
• Oversee the overall production of project deliverables, working, and leading team members as necessary, and ensuring delivery quality and timeliness
• Inform internal team members of possible issues as they arise, and manage outcomes of these
• Produce accurately written materials such as summaries, presentations, monthly media reports, and other materials as required, ensuring that all agreements are documented
• Ensure that a professional and relatable voice and style format is maintained in all materials
• When required, manage media and public relations initiatives, build and maintain media and key stakeholder relationships 
• Oversee the implementation of the the project timeliness and set meetings or progress sessions as stated in the contract
• Act as the client’s “brand champion” and police any possible deviations to strategy, persona, or playbook
• Act as supplementary social media manager, and assist the content team, when the opportunity arises.
• Act as general liaison between Evident and freelancers/suppliers/sub-contractors
• Ensures that the products submitted to client are aligned with overall strategy and direction

Finance Coordination

• Draft invoices for clients and send for approval by Principals
• Coordinate payment follow-ups
• Assist in the collection of payments (as needed)
• Inform Finance of the payment schedule
• Inform Finance of the changes in contract, if any
• Collect necessary Finance-related documents needed for engagement
• Ensure service delivery from, and payment to suppliers, partners, or third-party contractors

Operations and Special Projects

• Where assigned, assist in the company’s day-to-day business operations
• Where assigned, implement special projects on behalf of Evident and/or its partners which may include: process improvements, marketing, business developments, events, etc.

Soft Skills

• Display an innovative attitude when accomplishing tasks and approaching goals
• Develop a close working relationship with the other team members 
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
• Maintain a sense of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in the conduct of responsibilities
• Proactively find ways to improve the efficiency of the team 
• Commit to continuous learning and development 
• Stay abreast of trends in project management and communications. 

For interested applicants, please send a copy of your comprehensive CV and cover letter to hiring@evident.ph