PR Lead – APAC Region
AquaTech Foundation Ltd Inc
Position Overview
AquaTech Foundation Ltd Inc is seeking a dynamic, result-oriented, and strategically driven PR Lead – APAC Region to spearhead public relations, strategic communications, lead generation collaborations, and brand positioning initiatives across the Asia-Pacific market.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving high-impact media outreach, institutional partnerships, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, and APAC-level business visibility initiatives while ensuring measurable lead generation outcomes aligned with organizational growth objectives.
This is a high-performance target-based leadership role requiring exceptional communication capabilities, relationship management expertise, CRM operational proficiency, and strong execution skills within fast-paced corporate ecosystems.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Public Relations & Brand Positioning
- Develop and execute APAC-focused PR strategies aligned with organizational business objectives.
- Lead regional media outreach campaigns, digital PR activities, institutional collaborations, and corporate branding initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with media houses, universities, corporates, industry associations, government bodies, and strategic stakeholders.
- Create impactful press releases, corporate communication materials, thought leadership content, executive statements, and event communication strategies.
- Represent the organization in conferences, summits, networking events, webinars, and strategic partnership discussions.
- Ensure consistent brand positioning and communication standards across all APAC operations.
Lead Generation & Business Growth Responsibilities
- Generate qualified institutional and corporate leads across APAC markets through PR activities and strategic outreach initiatives.
- Drive collaboration opportunities with educational institutions, enterprises, startups, innovation ecosystems, and industry partners.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual lead conversion targets defined by the management.
- Develop strategic outreach pipelines for partnerships, sponsorships, training collaborations, and ecosystem expansion opportunities.
- Coordinate closely with business development, operations, and leadership teams for revenue-oriented growth initiatives.
- Maintain strong conversion ratios through relationship-driven engagement strategies.
CRM Management Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain CRM platforms with accurate lead tracking, stakeholder databases, communication logs, and conversion records.
- Ensure systematic documentation of all PR campaigns, institutional interactions, partnership discussions, and lead statuses.
- Generate weekly and monthly CRM analytics reports highlighting:
- Lead generation metrics
- Conversion performance
- Outreach efficiency
- Campaign effectiveness
- Stakeholder engagement trends
- Monitor lead nurturing workflows and follow-up cycles to maximize partnership closures.
- Coordinate CRM automation processes for communication workflows, engagement tracking, and reporting structures.
- Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and structured pipeline management across regional operations.
Target & Performance Expectations
- Achievement of defined institutional collaboration targets.
- APAC-level media and strategic partnership expansion.
- Lead acquisition and conversion performance metrics.
- PR campaign ROI and engagement outcomes.
- Corporate visibility enhancement across targeted markets.
- CRM accuracy, reporting discipline, and stakeholder management efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:
- Public Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Marketing
- Business Administration
- International Relations
- Media & Communications
- Related disciplines
Required Experience
- 3–8 years of experience in:
- Public Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Outreach
- Institutional Collaborations
- APAC Market Operations
- Prior experience handling CRM platforms and lead management systems is mandatory.
- Experience in education, technology, innovation ecosystems, startups, consulting, or corporate relations will be an added advantage.
Core Skills Required
- Corporate Communication Excellence
- Strategic Networking & Relationship Building
- Lead Generation & Institutional Outreach
- APAC Market Understanding
- CRM & Pipeline Management
- Business Presentation & Negotiation
- Media Relations & Brand Positioning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Reporting & Documentation
- Target-Oriented Execution Capability
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- High-Level Professionalism & Corporate Etiquette
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Monthly qualified lead generation targets
- Institutional partnership closures
- APAC outreach expansion metrics
- Media visibility growth
- CRM reporting accuracy
- Strategic collaboration conversions
- Campaign engagement analytics
- Business opportunity pipeline growth
Compensation Structure
- Variable Salary +Attractive Performance-Based Incentives (No Fixed Salary)
- Additional incentives for:
- High-value institutional collaborations
- Strategic APAC partnerships
- Revenue-linked conversions
- Exceptional lead generation performance
Work Environment
- Fast-paced corporate ecosystem
- Leadership-driven innovation culture
- Exposure to international collaborations and strategic partnerships
- Opportunity to work with global stakeholders and APAC institutions
Employment Type
- Full-Time
- Target-Based Leadership Role
Reporting To
- Director – Strategic Partnerships & Growth
- OR
- Executive Leadership Team
Pay: ₹700,829.39 - ₹1,993,540.60 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home
Education:
Language:
- Professional English (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hyderabad, Telangana
