Business Manager

Always Marketing; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Business Manager to strategize and manage key accounts to promote financial growth. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of experience across multiple marketing channels including ATL, BTL, and digital. Responsibilities include leading business development initiatives, managing client relationships, and supporting senior management in identifying new business opportunities. Strong people management and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in ATL, BTL, Digital, Social, and Retail activation roles.
• Experience managing large budgets and high-profile accounts.
• Strong knowledge of business development processes.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and manage key accounts to drive financial growth.
• Work closely with senior management on new business opportunities.
• Lead pitches and support business development efforts.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Client relationship management

People management

Business acumen

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Business Manager is responsible forstrategizing, planning, and managing key accounts and new business, driving financial growth for the company. They are highly motivated and areinvolvedin building and leadinga strong team.

Summary of Principal Job Responsibility & Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic and integrated marketeer (ATL to Digital to On GroundActivation).
• To work closely with GBD to meet Revenue Target& Net Salesset by senior management.
• Outstanding client service & relationship building abilities. Able toengagelarge and small accounts.
• Strong People Managerskills.
• Strong attention to detailsand hashigh standardsin delivering quality outcomes.
• Able to drive creative briefs efficiently to generate the best output.
• Independent, able to direct & manageaccounts/clientsfrom planning to execution.
• Lead pitches & support Business Development.
• Responsible for new business opportunities and driving growth for the account.
• Drive the business development process, includingidentifyingand qualifying initial opportunities, managing the proposal/tender stages, negotiating contracttermsand closing contracts.
• Ideallyshouldcomewith some existing business.
• Work closely withGDBto discuss account status, issues, & action plans.
• Work closely with senior management on potential businessopportunityin the market.

Job Requirement:

• Candidates mustpossessat leastDiploma/ Advance Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Marketingor equivalent.
• 7-10years’experience in ATL, BTL, Digital, Social and Retail/Shopper activationroles.
• Meticulous and have a good sense of business acumen.
• Process driven and had the agency’s interest at heart.
• Able to lead by example,maintaingood spirits and contributetoteam morale.
• Experience working with large budgets and high-profile accounts.
• Confidentinpitching techniques and experience taking sole responsibility for projects.
• Adaptable to new environments and work processes.
• Strong knowledge of Word,Exceland PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communicationskills.
• Results‐oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Self‐motivated, willing to learn, able to work independently andpossessesa positive mental attitude.
• Able to presentaffectively todifferent management levels (internal and/or external).
• Taking ownership of accounts and providing effective solutions to situations.