Assistant Brand Manager

EPS Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EPS Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to enhance brand strategies and manage marketing activities in a dynamic retail environment. This role involves coordinating trade shows, analyzing market trends, and developing promotional materials. Candidates should possess a degree in Marketing and have at least 3 years of experience in the retail sector. Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential for liaising with various stakeholders and driving brand initiatives forward.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working experience in retail or related field.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with brand principals and suppliers.
• Assist in planning and executing trade shows.
• Monitor market trends and consumer needs.

Skills

Written and spoken English

Written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or equivalent

Job description

Client Industry: Asia's leading retail and e-commerce network in activewear and lifestyle

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial:

Liaise with brand principals and suppliers

Assist in planning, coordinating and executing all trade shows.

Collaborates with sales team for specific strategies for clients.

Responsible to work out annual/quarter/month brand planning with other key departments and making sure day-to-day job tasks are executed and working towards the brand plan

Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and identifying potential areas in which to invest, based upon consumer needs and spending habits

Assist with the analysis of various research data in order to make certain key projections and decisions related to the brand and drive sales growth

Propose actions to recover risk and maximize opportunities with other departments at category and line level

Marketing:

Responsible on brand strategies, includes the setting of style guides, brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition for short as well as long term

Assist in coordinating cross-functional activities related to consumer and marketing programs (including brand strategic planning, market positioning) and planning processes, manage timelines, and ensure timely completion of all deliverables

Creating and managing promotional collateral to establish and maintain product branding

Oversee the production of magazine advertisements, direct mail packs, email campaigns, websites, exhibition stands, road shows and liaising with designers, copywriters, media buyers and printers

Assist in coordinating cross-functional activities related to consumer and marketing programs (including product segmentation, pricing, promotion) and planning processes, manage timelines, and ensure timely completion of all deliverables

Monitor sell-out dates against all products

Manage the range plan in season reflecting any changes based on current trade

Review the previous season and capture lessons learned for future improvement

Assist in developing the quarterly plan at category/season level that reflects the best possible mix of products to deliver the KPI’s

Assist with product development, pricing, and new product launches as well as developing new business opportunities

Handle supply/production problems as and when they arise

Key Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or equivalent

At least 3 years working experience in retail or related field

Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia

Willing to work in Damansara Heights

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Human Resources & Recruitment 101-1,000 employees

EPS Malaysia is a leading recruitment, outsourcing and search specialist offering INNOVATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE and VALUE-ADDED services to our customers and business partners. Our range of services includes:

General, Professional and Executive Search

Managed Services / Manpower Outsourcing

Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Payroll Outsourcing

With regional presence and offices around Asia Pacific, we have worked with many reputable organizations including multi-national corporations, government agencies and local companies to meet with their manpower requirements. Our long customer list and being awarded with ISO 9001:2015 standards and multiple achievement awards within the industry is a strong testimony of our track record and professionalism.

For more details, please visit http://www.eps.my

EPS Malaysia is a leading recruitment, outsourcing and search specialist offering INNOVATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE and VALUE-ADDED services to our customers and business partners. Our range of services includes:

General, Professional and Executive Search

Managed Services / Manpower Outsourcing

Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Payroll Outsourcing

With regional presence and offices around Asia Pacific, we have worked with many reputable organizations including multi-national corporations, government agencies and local companies to meet with their manpower requirements. Our long customer list and being awarded with ISO 9001:2015 standards and multiple achievement awards within the industry is a strong testimony of our track record and professionalism.

For more details, please visit http://www.eps.my

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