General Manager (Talent Management, Media & Advertising)

Talentify Media Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify Media Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced General Manager to steer overall performance and growth. The role reports to the Founder and partners with leadership to set priorities, align departments, and drive commercial success with disciplined operations.

The successful candidate will balance growth with profitability, build scalable processes, and develop leaders to sustain scale across our multi-platform creator ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in media, advertising, or related fields.
• Proven ability to lead a business unit or multiple departments.
• Strong commercial acumen with revenue and profitability oversight.
• Experience turning strategy into measurable plans and actions.
• Comfort with data, BI tools, and technology to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Translate company vision into strategic priorities and measurable objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities across talent management, influencer marketing, media, and adjacent areas.
• Own overall business performance including revenue, budgets, and efficiency.
• Set targets with department heads and drive accountability.
• Lead leaders to build ownership, collaboration, and scale-ready culture.
• Establish scalable processes, reporting, and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Growth strategy

Commercial acumen

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Founded in 2020, Talentify Media is a Malaysia-based, multi-platform talent management and creator marketing company. We connect creators, brands, and commercial opportunities through talent and influencer management, brand partnerships, digital marketing, content production, and social commerce across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and Xiaohongshu.

Our vision is to become Southeast Asia’s most trusted and influential multi-platform talent management ecosystem, empowering creators, connecting brands, and creating sustainable opportunities. We believe in transparency, innovation, data-informed decisions, and building a business that can grow beyond any platform or individual.

As we enter our next stage of growth, we are strengthening our leadership team and building a more scalable, structured, and sustainable organisation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced business leader to lead Talentify Media’s overall performance and next stage of growth.

Working closely with the Founder and company leadership, the General Manager will translate the company’s strategic ambitions into clear priorities, align department leaders, and take ownership of commercial and operational performance.

This role calls for a leader who can balance growth, profitability, operational discipline, and organisational development—and build the capabilities and systems needed for sustainable scale.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy and Growth

Translate the company’s vision into strategic priorities, business plans, and measurable objectives.

Identify growth opportunities across talent management, influencer marketing, media, and adjacent business areas.

Assess strategic partnerships, new markets, major client opportunities, and expansion initiatives.

Commercial and Business Performance

Take ownership of overall business performance, including revenue, profitability, budgets, and operational efficiency.

Work with department leaders to set targets, performance measures, and accountability.

Strengthen commercial planning, resource allocation, forecasting, and performance review.

Leadership and Organisational Development

Lead and develop department heads, building a culture of ownership, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.

Align organisational structure, leadership capability, and departmental priorities with the company’s objectives.

Develop the organisation’s ability to scale beyond individual dependencies.

Operational Excellence and Innovation

Establish scalable processes, management systems, and reporting practices.

Improve cross-functional alignment and execution quality.

Encourage data-informed decision-making and the practical use of technology and automation.

Strategic Partnerships

Build and maintain relationships with key clients, creators, platforms, and business partners.

Lead major pitches, commercial negotiations, and strategic partnership discussions.

Represent Talentify Media professionally and safeguard its reputation and stakeholder relationships.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally 5+ years of relevant experience in media, advertising, marketing, talent management, digital businesses, or related industries, including substantial leadership experience.

A track record leading a business unit, agency, multiple departments, or a comparable organisation.

Strong commercial acumen, with experience overseeing revenue, budgets, profitability, and business performance.

Demonstrated ability to lead managers, develop teams, and establish accountability across functions.

Strategic understanding of digital media, influencer marketing, creator ecosystems, or platform-based businesses.

Experience with key client relationships, business development, major proposals, or commercial negotiations.

Ability to turn strategy into measurable plans and build systems that support sustainable growth.

Confidence using data, business intelligence, and technology to support decisions.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

High standards of integrity, transparency, and professional accountability.

Candidates with exceptional leadership and commercial track records in adjacent industries are also welcome.

Who Will Thrive at Talentify Media?

This opportunity may suit an established General Manager, Agency Director, Business Unit Head, Managing Director, or senior business leader ready to take broader responsibility. You should be comfortable making decisions, taking accountability for business outcomes, developing leaders, and turning ambitious goals into sustainable results.

Why Join Talentify Media?

We have built the foundation. Now we are looking for a leader who can help take the business further. Talentify Media is evolving from talent management into a connected, multi-platform creator ecosystem, one that empowers talent, connects brands with meaningful opportunities, and creates sustainable growth. As General Manager, you will work closely with the Founder and company leadership to shape the organisation’s direction, business performance, leadership culture, and next stage of development. This is an opportunity to help build a more scalable business and contribute to the future of talent management and the creator economy.

Talentify Media is a Malaysia-based influencer and talent management agency established in 2020. We specialize in influencer marketing, talent management, and digital content solutions, connecting brands with creators to deliver impactful campaigns.

Our mission is to support influencers with professional resources and opportunities while helping brands expand their reach through authentic content and strategic collaborations.

We aim to empower creators to grow sustainably and help businesses strengthen their presence in the digital landscape through innovative and effective marketing strategies.

Talentify Media is a Malaysia-based influencer and talent management agency established in 2020. We specialize in influencer marketing, talent management, and digital content solutions, connecting brands with creators to deliver impactful campaigns.

Our mission is to support influencers with professional resources and opportunities while helping brands expand their reach through authentic content and strategic collaborations.

We aim to empower creators to grow sustainably and help businesses strengthen their presence in the digital landscape through innovative and effective marketing strategies.