Business Manager

Always Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Business Manager to strategize, plan, and manage key accounts driving financial growth. This role involves leading a strong team, maintaining client relations, and ensuring high standards in project execution. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in business or marketing, alongside 7-10 years of relevant experience, demonstrating exceptional people management and communication skills. This is an opportunity to make impactful contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years’ experience in marketing and activation roles.
• Meticulous with strong business acumen.
• Experience managing large budgets and high-profile accounts.

Responsibilities

• Strategize, plan, and manage key accounts and new business.
• Work closely with GBD to meet revenue targets.
• Drive business development processes and close contracts.

Skills

Client service skills

Relationship building

People management

Business acumen

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

Business Manager is responsible for strategizing, planning, and managing key accounts and new business, driving financial growth for the company. They are highly motivated and are involved in building and leading a strong team.

Summary of Principal Job Responsibility & Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic and integrated marketeer (ATL to Digital to On Ground Activation).
• To work closely with GBD to meet Revenue Target & Net Sales set by senior management.
• Outstanding client service & relationship building abilities. Able to engage large and small accounts.
• Strong People Manager skills.
• Strong attention to details and has high standards in delivering quality outcomes.
• Able to drive creative briefs efficiently to generate the best output.
• Independent, able to direct & manage accounts/clients from planning to execution.
• Lead pitches & support Business Development.
• Responsible for new business opportunities and driving growth for the account.
• Drive the business development process, including identifying and qualifying initial opportunities, managing the proposal/tender stages, negotiating contract terms and closing contracts.
• Ideally should come with some existing business.
• Work closely with GDB to discuss account status, issues, & action plans.
• Work closely with senior management on potential business opportunity in the market.

Job Requirement

• Candidates must possess at least Diploma/ Advance Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Marketing or equivalent.
• 7-10 years’ experience in ATL, BTL, Digital, Social and Retail/Shopper activation roles.
• 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, maintaining good spirits and contributing 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 possess 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.