Director of Public Relations

About Dentsu India:

Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle Sokrati, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated specialists.

Part of dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.

In good times and bad, we partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as we are a force for good & for meaningful growth. Our teams of optimists, entrepreneurs and first-movers coalesce around the needs of our clients, unlocking unique possibilities for sustainable value and lasting change.

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https://www.dentsu.com/

https://www.dentsu.com/careers

Role summary:

Job Title: Director Public Relations

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 1015+ years

Department: Public Relations

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director Public Relations to lead our client engagement and business development efforts. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in strategic communications, client relationship management, and a proven ability to drive business growth. This is a role focused on both expanding our client portfolio and ensuring high-impact delivery for key accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base.
• Lead proposal development, pitch presentations, and negotiations with prospective clients.
• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with company goals.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the senior point of contact for key clients.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term client relationships.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on public relations, media outreach, and brand positioning.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and oversee integrated PR campaigns across sectors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Monitor industry trends and provide insights to shape client strategies and internal planning.

Qualifications:

• 10-15+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or a related field, preferably in an agency or consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated track record in winning new business and growing key accounts.
• Strong media relationships and understanding of the PR/media ecosystem.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.