Assistant Activation & Planning Manager / Activation & Planning Manager

Always Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Account Manager. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, pitching ideas, and leading projects. The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in account management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The role offers career growth along with medical benefits and special leaves.

Benefits

Career growth & learning opportunities

Outpatient, dental & optical, medical insurance

Special leaves

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years account management experience in ATL, BTL, Digital, Social and Retail/Shopper activation role.
• Meticulous with a good sense of business acumen.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact between the agency and the client.
• Manage client relationships effectively with exceptional people skills.
• Lead & manage projects into excellence.

Skills

Account management experience

Excellent communication skills

Business acumen

Project management

Confidence in pitching

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

Diploma / Advance Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Business / Marketing

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Duties and Responsibilities: Activation & Planning is the frontline of the Company, where they will be faced with Company clients. They also strive to look for new business opportunities to boost Company revenue.

Responsibilities

• The main point of contact between the agency and the client.
• Manages client relationships effectively with exceptional people skills.
• Work closely with Business Director to strategize individual account plans to maximize ad grow account potential.
• Pitching ideas, concepts, and campaign plans to the client.
• Lead & manage projects into excellence.
• Nurturing accounts and strategizing ways to build new opportunities.
• Communicate and converse at variouslevels of personnel within the client's organization.
• Work closely with clients and internal resources on solutions that address requirements.

Academic Qualification(s):

Candidates must possess at least a Diploma / Advance Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Business / Marketing or equivalent.

Work Experience / Skills Requirement(s):

• Minimum of 4 years account management experience in ATL, BTL, Digital, Social and Retail / Shopper activation role.
• Meticulous and have a good sense of business acumen.
• Process-driven and had the agency's interest at heart.
• Independent & confident in meeting clients.
• Able to lead by example maintain good spirits and contribute team morale.
• Experience working with large budgets and high-profile accounts.
• Confident in pitching techniques and experience taking sole responsibility for projects.
• Adaptable to new environments and work processes.
• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good at prioritizing & multi-tasking.
• Results-oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, able to work independently and possesses a positive mental attitude.
• Able to present effectively to different management levels (internal and/or external).
• Taking ownership of accounts and providing effective solutions to situations.

Benefits of joining our team

• Career growth & learning opportunities.
• Outpatient, dental & optical, medical insurance.
• Special leaves.
• Long established company with headquarters in Shanghai & Hong Kong.