Assistant Manager Marketing (automotive)

Suzuki Malaysia; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company based in Shah Alam, Malaysia is seeking a skilled Marketing Manager to oversee marketing operations and campaigns. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, particularly in the automotive sector, and must be proficient in social media marketing. Responsibilities include managing events, budgeting for campaigns, and producing marketing materials. Benefits include annual leave, medical coverage, and more. This role requires a team player, open to learning and willing to participate in extended hours and events.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical and Hospitalisation Leave

EPF

SOCSO

EIS

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a marketing role.
• Experience in the automotive industry is advantageous.
• Able to work extended hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee overall marketing operations.
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns and communications.
• Supervise events, launches, and marketing activities.
• Prepare Advertising & Promotion budget.
• Create marketing materials and online strategies.

Skills

Marketing experience

Social media management

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in Marketing

Job description

The candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in Marketing.

At least 5 years of working experience in the marketing role function.

Experience in automotive-related industry is an added advantage.

Exposure to social media platforms to promote and create impactful brand awareness.

Creative, independent, and resourceful in solving operation challenges.

Cooperation and the ability to communicate well with other department personnel and external parties.

Open-minded and willing to learn new things.

Able to work extended hours and participate in weekend events

A committed team player with strong sense of urgency

Ability to participate in convoy riding is an added advantage.

Requirement

• The candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in Marketing.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the marketing role function.
• Experience in automotive-related industry is an added advantage.
• Exposure to social media platforms to promote and create impactful brand awareness.
• Creative, independent, and resourceful in solving operation challenges.
• Cooperation and the ability to communicate well with other department personnel and external parties.
• Open-minded and willing to learn new things.
• Able to work extended hours and participate in weekend events
• A committed team player with strong sense of urgency
• Ability to participate in convoy riding is an added advantage.

Responsibility

• Manage and oversee of overall Marketing function for the company, day-to-day marketing operations, including campaign planning, execution, and communications.
• Oversee all exhibition, events, roadshow, motorcycle launch, test ride, media coverage, riding and other marketing activities.
• Obtain approvals Top Management for marketing proposals, budgets, creatives, and bike usage.
• Provide preliminary approvals for proposals, budgets, creatives, and bike usage requests from other departments related to marketing.
• Offer guidance and direction for activation programs, which may include events, promotions, and campaigns.
• Supervise and manage projects, including event and product launches, across multiple brands.
• Prepare the Advertising & Promotion (A&P) budget to ensure effective allocation of resources for marketing activities.
• Generate and compile reports for the Head of Department (HOD) to provide insights and updates on marketing performance and initiatives.
• Oversee the creation of marketing materials, including brochures, websites, and social media platforms.
• Develop and implement online marketing strategies, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, and social media marketing.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• EPF
• SOCSO
• EIS