General Manager (Activation / Event Services)

Marketingo Asia; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Southeast Asia is looking for a leader for their Activation Services in Indonesia. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in Events or Activation, a proven track record in business development, and strong communication skills. This leadership role offers rich learning opportunities and aims for rapid business growth and profitability.

Benefits

Private Insurance Coverage

Leadership Role

Breadth of learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years leadership experience in Events, Activation, Agency or Hospitality.
• Strong track record in business development and revenue growth.
• Ability to build client relationships and drive preferred vendor status.

Responsibilities

• Kickstart and manage Activation Services in Indonesia.
• Lead business development and secure new clients.
• Collaborate with regional offices for enhanced reach.

Skills

Leadership experience in Events

Proven business development track record

Strong industry network & reputation

Strategic thinking

Impactful communication

Hands-on leadership

Resilient and adaptable

Job description

Overview

At Marketingo Asia, we believe marketing should connect, inspire, and make brands unforgettable. As a full-service creative agency in Southeast Asia, we bring your brand to life through dynamic solutions like event management, promotional staffing, website design, influencer marketing, social media strategies, SEM, and SEO. With a hands-on, strategy-driven approach, our in-house experts craft authentic and impactful brand experiences—be it a buzzworthy launch event or a results-driven digital campaign. Let’s create connections that matter and elevate your brand to new heights. Let’s make it happen—connect with us today!

The Role

Ready to make an impact? Join our team to lead and grow Activation Services in Indonesia. Be a key player in driving success and innovation with us!

What You’ll Do

• Kickstart, manage, and expand our Activation Services business unit in Indonesia. Your goal is to drive rapid revenue growth and ensure profitability.
• Lead business development activities, both individually and within the team, to secure new clients in Indonesia.
• Collaborate with our regional offices to enhance our reach.
• Identify, groom, and develop successors to ensure smooth leadership transitions and prepare for potential expansion.
• Work with the management team to promote a positive and healthy team environment in Indonesia and across the region.
• Drive regional clientele and deepen client relationships, aiming for preferred vendor status.
• Take on special or strategic projects as required.

Ideal Profile

• 5-7 years leadership experience in Events, Activation, Agency or Hospitality, driving client growth and accounts.
• Proven BD track record, hunter mindset with ability to build pipelines, close deals and grow revenue.
• Strong industry network & reputation, well-connected to brands, agencies and partners.
• Strategic thinker & problem solver, skilled in go-to market strategy, client solutions, and measurable results.
• Impactful communicator, experienced in pitches, proposal and C-level presentations.
• Hands-on leader, able to inspire and manage cross-functional teams with accountability.
• Resilient, adaptable and people-oriented, thriving in fast-paced environment.

Only suitable candidate will be contacted.

What’s on Offer?

• Private Insurance Coverage
• Leadership Role
• A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities