Six Months & Live Roles - W/E 31st August

Hello and welcome back to MCG Talent - Asia’s weekly Newsletter. 

Each week we bring to you our priority roles, latest updates and insights into what we’re seeing in the market at the moment. 

Our goal is to try and help as many people as possible in what we know are incredibly challenging times across the markets we operate.

This week we have four new roles and is all about reflecting and looking ahead at what’s to come.

Table of Contents

• Before We Start

• Six Months in Asia (Market Insights)

• Priority Roles - W/E 31st August - Asia

• Made it this far?

Before we Start: 

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Six months in Hong Kong. I’ve moved homes, offices, and even bought a business.

I landed here with two suitcases and no idea how things would pan out.

Since then:

↳ Lived out of a hotel for a month (never as fun as it sounds)
↳ Moved and furnished an apartment
↳ Packed up an office, unpacked a new one
↳ Bought a business (still feels wild to write that)
↳ Got my foot in the door across new markets (still learning, every day)
↳ Travelled around Asia, sometimes for work, sometimes for sanity

There have been many moments where I've felt a bit all over the place.

I learned how fast things can change.

I also learned how much you can achieve when you have no choice but to keep on going.

If you are going through change, or jumping into something new, here’s what helped me:

→ Expect things to be messy, embrace it
→ Celebrate the small wins (they matter)
→ Trust yourself a bit more than you think you should

I still have a lot to figure out. Loving it so far.

In the meantime, here’s our priority roles for the week 😎

Priority Roles - W/E 31st August - Asia. 

↳ Business Development Manager - Singapore 🇸🇬 - Media Sales

Our client, a Singapore-based media agency, is seeking a Business Development Manager with a strong background in media sales to drive client acquisition and business growth. This role is a fixed-term contract for one year - with the opportunity for extension.

Candidates must have a proven track record in media sales, exceptional networking skills, and a deep understanding of the Singaporean and regional media landscape. Recent experience in securing high-value clients is essential.

Please note there is also an element of Team Management to this position so previous experience with this is advantageous.

Fluency in English is mandatory, with Mandarin an advantage. For more information, please contact Harry Lee.

↳Senior Product Manager - Hong Kong/Singapore 🇭🇰🇸🇬 - Financial Services

Our client is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead product development and strategy from either a Hong Kong or Singapore base.

The role requires deep expertise in financial services, and a track record of launching and growing products across both mobile and web-based platforms.

Candidates will need to have experience navigating complex regulatory environments and driving product-market fit in either of the above markets.

A background in Crypto/FS/Brokerage/Trading is also accepted.

Fluency in English is essential, with Mandarin and/or Cantonese as a strong advantage. For further details, please send Charlie Bowsher a message.

↳ Senior Creatives - Tokyo 🇯🇵 - Agency Background

Our client, a top creative agency in Tokyo, are seeking Senior Creatives professional to lead innovative campaigns for high-profile clients across their portfolio.

The role demands previous agency experience, with expertise in developing impactful creative strategies and managing cross-functional teams in Japan itself.

Candidates must have a deep understanding of the Japanese market and consumer trends, with a portfolio showcasing cutting-edge creative work. The priority role within this is for a Senior Art Director.

Fluency in Japanese and English is required. To find out more, please send Harry Lee a message.

↳ Sales Manager - Media/Advertising Sales - Hong Kong/Shenzhen 🇭🇰🇨🇳

Our client, a fast-growing media company based in Hong Kong, is seeking a Sales Manager with extensive media and advertising sales experience in both HK and mainland China to drive revenue growth.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in closing high-value deals, strong relationships within the Chinese advertising market, and expertise in both digital and traditional media sales.

Recent mainland China experience is critical to succeed in this role. The role is based in HK but will work closely with a team on the ground - notably in Shenzhen and frequent travel will be required.

Fluency in Mandarin and English is mandatory. For more information, please contact Harry Lee.

If you have colleagues who might match the criteria of the above - please share this email so they can reach out and apply.

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