Digital & Communications Manager APAC

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking a Digital & Communication Manager to drive regional digital marketing initiatives across APAC, including social media, content strategy, campaign planning, and agency management.

You will lead PR activities, media communications, and external communication plans, while planning customer events, innovation days, trade shows, webinars, and regional meetings. Collaboration with senior stakeholders and agencies is essential to deliver impactful strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Communications, Digital Marketing, or related field.
• Strong expertise in social media platforms and management tools.
• Proven ability to develop and implement digital strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and improve campaigns.
• Knowledge of FMCG industry and APAC market diversity.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional digital marketing initiatives across APAC.
• Develop and execute PR, media communications and external plans.
• Lead planning and execution of events, webinars, and regional meetings.
• Create leadership and internal communications materials (town halls, newsletters).
• Partner with senior stakeholders and external agencies to align strategies.
• Support cross-functional regional/global projects with strong business impact.

Skills

Social media management

Digital strategy

Communication excellence

Analytics & data interpretation

FMCG industry knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Digital Marketing

Job description

As a Digital & Communication Manager, you will be responsible to drive regional digital marketing initiatives across APAC, including social media, content strategy, campaign planning, and agency management.

• Develop and execute PR activities, media communications, news releases, and external communication plans.
• Lead the planning and execution of customer events, innovation days, trade shows, webinars, and regional meetings.
• Create and manage leadership and internal communications materials, including town halls, presentations, newsletters, and employee engagement campaigns.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, regional business leaders, and external agencies to align and deliver communication strategies.
• Support cross-functional regional and global projects, ensuring effective communication and strong business impact.

The Successful Applicant

As a successful applicant, you should come with a degree in Communications, Digital Marketing, or a related field.

• Strong expertise in social media management tools and platforms.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful digital strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across departments.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and improve campaign performance.
• Knowledge of the FMCG industry and its unique communication requirements.
• Flexibility to adapt to the diverse markets within the APAC region.

What's on Offer

• Regional APAC role with exposure to diverse markets and stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape digital communications, PR, and brand engagement strategies.
• High visibility with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to the dynamic FMCG industry and its evolving digital landscape.
• Supportive company culture that values innovation and teamwork.

If you are passionate about social media and communications and have the drive to excel in the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role in the APAC region.