CAREERS: What it's like to work for ... ACP Singapore

<p>How many staff has ACP Singapore? How many are in marketing? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>ACP has about 50 staff. The sales and marketing team is led by the </p><p>regional sales and marketing director, with sales, marketing, promotions </p><p>and support personnel below. ACP will likely hire more staff in the near </p><p>future in order to accommodate Harper's Bazaar. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>What are the marketing manager's key responsibilities </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The marketing manager's role is to look into maximising awareness and </p><p>branding for ACP's titles - through events, tie-ups with partners and </p><p>advertising. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Is there opportunity for staff to move between departments or </p><p>regions? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Transfers among departments are common when it is felt that an </p><p>individual could contribute more effectively and creatively in another </p><p>department. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>How does a candidate go about getting hired by ACP? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>A candidate's attitude and enthusiasm is important; a positive attitude </p><p>is essential to any employer. It should be backed with team spirit, a </p><p>go-getter mentality and a strong sense of professionalism. What are the </p><p>perks of working for ACP? It's the job, the culture and work </p><p>environment. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>What is the average work week for ACP's marketing and ad sales </p><p>staff? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>A five-day work week is the norm, however, the team will have to work on </p><p>weekends and public holidays if the company organises events such as </p><p>workshops and seminars. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>How often do ad sales and marketing staff travel in a year? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The regional sales and marketing director travels frequently to Malaysia </p><p>and several times a year to Thailand and Sydney. </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>Where do ACP staffers hang out? </p><p><BR><BR> </p><p>The Post Bar at The Fullerton is dangerously close to the ACP office! </p><p>And staffers all know about "Friday Frolics", in which management </p><p>organises food and drink, and everyone has to stop work at 6 pm. </p><p><BR><BR> </p>