Assistant Brand Manager

Universal Robina Corporation; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Manager or Manager for their Brand team in Malaysia. This role involves developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies for key brands to achieve sales and market share targets. With a focus on consumer insights and market dynamics, you will manage various aspects of brand strategies, including product development and financial planning. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing consumer experiences through quality food choices, and make a significant impact in the fast-paced FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in FMCG industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual marketing strategies.
• Manage brand strategies and achieve brand targets.
• Liaise with agencies to execute marketing campaigns.

Skills

People Management

Leadership Skills

Strategic Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Market Research

Education

Degree in Business Studies

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Economics

Job description

Grow Beyond UR Job with URC!

Universal Robina Corporation is looking for an Assistant Manager or Manager, Brand (Malaysia). The role will help implement marketing strategies for one or more company key brands in order to meet established sales and market share targets.

What are their Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement annual marketing strategies and operating plans
• Manage and develop all aspects of brand strategies: consumer insights, media, consumer and trade promotion, market research, product development, pricing, volume and operations planning, financial mix and P&L management.
• Understand consumer and market comprehensively; (i.e. insight into consumer dynamics, able to represent the consumer view in all brand decisions and effectively understand the commercial environment)
• Achieve brand targets, specifically; (i.e responsible for achieving the goals set out in the budget for Marketing; deliver Marketing activity on time and to budget, achieve brand awareness and manage Marketing(A&P) expenditure)
• Prepare sales forecasts and budgets; monitor sales volume, revenues and costs against forecasts; and adapt plans to improve the sales performance of the product.
• Responsible for contributing to the annual goals set out in the Budget
• Identify market opportunities for new products and product renovation management of the NPD process.
• Manage all elements of consumer communication relating to brand responsibilities effectively (i.e. Branding, Packaging Design, Advertising Development & Production, Media Effectiveness, Consumer Promotions Sampling, POS Design and production)
• Liaise and work closely with creative, media, pr, digital agencies to design & successfully execute marketing campaigns.

What are the Qualifications:

• Minimum Degree in Business Studies/Marketing/Economics
• Minimum 5 years related experience in FMCG industry
• Excellent people management and strong leaderships skills
• Strategic approach to problem solving and an ability to manage complexity
• Good communication skills and able to interact with different levels in the organization
• Forward thinking and up to date with latest industry information

Apply with us today and join us in delighting our employees, customers, consumers, and communities with good food choices!

NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. All URC recruitment processes happen in our respective offices or plants. Recruitment processes are only carried out by our Talent Acquisition teams with an official corporate email address.