Assistant Manager, Marketing

Etika Group of Companies; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Malaysia is looking for a professional to oversee client engagement and campaign management. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development or sales. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills. This position offers an opportunity to drive strategic marketing initiatives for both Malaysia and Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ working experience in business development, sales or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients within the target market.
• Conduct compelling presentations about our organization, products, and services.
• Develop tailored solutions based on the client's needs.

Skills

Client engagement

Relationship management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, economics or related fields

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Identify and research potential clients within the target market.
• Arrange meetings with prospective clients to present our products and services.
• Conduct compelling presentations about our organization, products, and services.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients to understand their needs effectively.

Needs Analysis and Solution Development

• Engage with clients to understand their requirements, challenges, and objectives thoroughly.
• Develop tailored solutions based on the client's needs, incorporating our unique value proposition.
• Collaborate with the sales team and other departments to ensure proposed solutions align with company capabilities.

Campaign Management

• Responsible for planning to delivery of brand activities that are in line with agreed marketing strategies for both Malaysia and Singapore.
• Plan and implement marketing and promotion plans to meet revenue targets.
• Manage launch of new products and ensure every stage of the launch process is seen through with efficiency and timeliness.
• Track engagements for current digital assets and collaborate with digital agency to consistently develop plans for improvement.
• Track brand expenditure and ensure all payment processes are seen end-to-end in a timely manner.
• Work closely with creative and media agency to work out materials and communication plans to achieve determined targets
• Work closely with PR to ensure optimum coverage for brand related activities.
• Proactively add-value in ideation and conceptualization of campaigns
• Research and recommend prospects for new business opportunities
• Stay current with trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend new products
• Collect and analyze information and prepare data and sales reports
• Work closely with internal and external parties to coordinate project timeline towards timely rollout of campaigns
• Measure and report campaign performances against targets, revenues and plans.
• Track campaign progress and produce reports based on agreed schedules with clients.
• Prepare closing reports at the end of campaigns and ensure stock reconciliation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, economics, or any related fields.
• Minimum 3 years’ working and proven experience in business development, sales or a related field.
• Strong demonstratable writing, researching, communication, negotiation, presentation and computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experienced in the FMCG/retail industry is a bonus.