Assistant Activation & Planning Manager / AP Manager

Always Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking marketing agency as an Account Manager, where your role is pivotal in fostering client relationships and driving business growth. This position offers the chance to work closely with clients, strategizing account plans, and pitching innovative ideas that resonate with their needs. You will lead projects to excellence, ensuring that client expectations are not just met but exceeded. With a focus on career growth and learning opportunities, this role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about marketing. If you are results-oriented and possess exceptional people skills, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Career growth & learning opportunities

Outpatient, dental & optical medical insurance

Special leaves

Qualifications

• 4+ years in account management with a focus on ATL, BTL, and digital marketing.
• Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact between the agency and clients, managing relationships effectively.
• Lead projects, pitch ideas, and strategize account growth.

Skills

Account Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Acumen

Project Management

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Results-oriented

Pitching Techniques

Education

Diploma in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Summary of Principal Job Responsibility & Specific Job Duties and 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 and 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 various levels 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 to 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.