Partner

ABOUT PROPHET

Prophet is a digitally powered, creatively inspired consultancy that helps our clients unlock uncommon growth in the face of disruption. We help our clients have the conviction to envision, fund and execute the coolest growth work on the planet. Prophet’s combination of deep customer insights and pragmatic business acumen enables us to arrive at unique solutions. That insight, coupled with bold, digitally-powered strategic execution gets our clients to the right ideas that are better expressed, better designed, better deployed and better experienced. Our unique team of thinkers, makers and doers helps companies bridge the gap between strategy and execution to drive real impact.

With offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the US we’re a blend of 500 strategists, designers, innovators, digital experts, analysts, insights specialists and writers who create work for the likes of Samsung, Electrolux, Formula E, AEG, Polestar, AXA, Marriott and Cathay Pacific.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Companies that were born in the last 20 years define and deliver value in fundamentally different ways those founded in the decades prior. For the vast majority of historically successful enterprises, the key challenge they now face is how they might create uncommon growth and thrive under the newmarket, customer and employee demands of the 21st Century.

Prophet is seeking a highly specialised, Partner to join our APAC leadership team. The role will be based in the Singapore office and on a part time basis (50%). This individual will be instrumental in driving the firm's growth in APAC leading complex strategic client engagements, and expanding our regional capabilities in brand-led business transformation and commercial growth strategy.

The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of corporate strategy and brand strategy, helping enterprise clients across the APAC region navigate high-stakes market changes, post-merger brand integrations, and regional expansion.

Major Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to the growth and development of Prophet’s capabilities in brand and growth strategy consulting in Singapore and the broader APAC markets.
• Ensure the quality of Prophet’s work continues to be truly distinctive in its focus on client impact and tangible results
• Proactively identify, cultivate and capitalise upon opportunities to build and grow the firm – through extending and deepening existing client relationships and by helping to attract and convert new clients.
• Participate actively on consulting assignments, helping to direct the actual analysis and problem solving and interacting with clients as the senior member of the consultant team.
• Create truly distinctive firm-wide initiatives that result in significant client impact and strengthen Prophet’s external reputation.
• Grow Prophet by recruiting, developing and mentoring consultants who choose to focus on brand and marketing strategy consulting.
• Espouse Prophet’s values by promoting entrepreneurship and innovation; fostering creativity and engendering an ethical approach to conducting business.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Ideal Experience

• A strong track record of business development and client delivery in the APAC region. You will have a diverse network within the region, and the ability to cultivate new local opportunities for the firm.
• A demonstrable track record of leading/delivering quality engagements that result in long-standing client relationships and repeat client engagements.
• Relevant global experience in marketing and brand and a portfolio of client work that has been focused on growth-oriented strategies.
• Credibility in both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer segments.
• A well-rounded business executive with a blend of strategic, analytical and creative skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Critical Competencies for Success

Proven Consulting Professional: Partner candidates will have a demonstrated track record of success in similar title/role in a leading professional services firm. While Prophet views industry experience as valuable, direct professional services experience is necessary to take on a senior role.

Distinctive Thought-Leaders: Candidates must possess an inherent passion for helping create innovative strategies and programs that drive growth using an array of brand and marketing levers. Prophet desires Partners who understand the broad business environment (as “strategic generalists”), who can go head-to-head with a corporate general manager, and who offer clients deep expertise in one or more functional areas of marketing and marketing strategy.

Regardless of their individual skills, candidates should be inspiring leaders and consummate professionals who naturally excite clients, top talent and strategic alliance partners with the quality of their intellect and the power of their ideas. They will quickly build a reputation as a trusted thought-partner to colleagues and clients and demonstrate a hands-on approach to solving business problems, working closely with clients and Prophet teams.

Entrepreneurial Firm Builders: Prophet expects itsPartners to take a proactive, hands-on approach to developing new business and deepening significant client relationships. From a relationship building point of view, this senior level consultant should have the demonstrated ability to initiate and build trust-based relationships with senior executives in leading corporations. In a firm that is decidedly entrepreneurial and performance-driven, successful candidates will be initiative-takers who identify and own opportunities to extend client relationships introduce new clients to the Firm and build the Firm overall.

Team Builders:Prophet is committed to developing our people and expects senior leaders in the firm to take an active role in coaching, mentoring, and training our consultants. Recruiting a team into Singapore will be a key initiative for this person.