Head of Corporate Communications

YTY GROUP; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

YTY Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks a senior corporate communications leader to develop and execute strategic communications, branding and marketing initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll coordinate with CXO and department heads to strengthen brand and reputation.

This is a sole-contributor role based at the Kuala Lumpur office, with periodic visits to facilities regionally. Requires 15+ years in relevant fields, strong English, and proven leadership across stakeholders.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree; higher qualifications desirable.
• 15+ years of experience in Corporate Communications/Marketing/IR or related field.
• Demonstrated leadership with cross-functional collaboration and multi-party communications.
• Experience aligning diverse stakeholders toward common goals in a complex environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and execution of corporate and marketing communications and branding initiatives.
• Manage internal and external communications with senior management and CEO oversight.
• Maintain strong media relations and work with external PR agencies.
• Plan, develop and optimize marketing campaigns across platforms with Sales/Marketing.
• Grow and safeguard the company’s image via digital and social content.
• Develop content with owners across the company and manage corporate websites.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Media relations

Communication strategy

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Lead the development and execution of corporate communications, marketing communications and corporate branding initiatives for YTY. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with CXO team members, Heads of Departments and internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the company’s brand, reputation and communications. This is initially a sole-contributor role, based Monday to Friday at the company’s office in Kuala Lumpur, with periodic visits to company facilities in Malaysia and the region.

Key responsibilities

Develop and drive communication strategies from planning through execution for different stakeholder groups.

Gather insights and information from various departments to support effective internal communications.

Work with external public relations agencies and maintain strong media relations.

Uphold the company brand and public image through close collaboration with internal stakeholders.

Keep senior management informed of matters affecting the company and industry.

Initiate internal and external announcements for employees, customers, audit bodies, trade bodies, associations, government authorities and NGOs in collaboration with the CEO and Senior Management Team.

Develop and execute crisis communication plans when required.

Create press releases, presentations, talking points and other communication materials.

Provide training, guidance and coaching to internal teams on communication matters.

Plan, develop, implement, track and optimise marketing campaigns across relevant platforms in collaboration with the Sales and Marketing Team.

Design, build and grow the company’s social media presence.

Measure, report and analyse return on investment and key performance indicators.

Identify trends and insights and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Work with the Digital Team to produce engaging designs, copywriting and videos aligned with marketing objectives.

Manage corporate branding initiatives and align stakeholder perceptions with YTY’s brand identity.

Identify target audiences and develop plans across different channels.

Work with consultants and agencies to implement branding initiatives.

Manage external-facing platforms, including the website and corporate videos.

Develop engaging digital and social media content through clear copywriting to enhance and safeguard the company’s image and reputation.

Work with content owners across the company to develop content.

Monitor third-party agency performance to ensure projects and campaigns meet their objectives, budgets and timelines.

Develop and review company and brand websites and ensure timely updates.

Act as custodian of the Group’s Corporate Identity and update it when appropriate.

Carry out other reasonable duties assigned by Management from time to time.

What we're looking for

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university; higher qualifications are desirable.

At least 15 years of strong experience in Corporate Communications, Marketing, Investor Relations or a related field.

A demonstrated leadership track record, including sound judgment, effective cross-functional collaboration and successful multi-party communications.

Experience aligning diverse stakeholders and competing interests towards common goals in a complex environment.

High standards of integrity, ethics, respect and inclusion.

Highly polished spoken, written and presentation skills in English.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

We are amongst the world's largest and most respected manufacturers in the medical device sector. With an unparalleled quality track record, we export our products to leading customers globally. Salary and compensation for all positiions will be competitive and in-line with market.

We are amongst the world's largest and most respected manufacturers in the medical device sector. With an unparalleled quality track record, we export our products to leading customers globally. Salary and compensation for all positiions will be competitive and in-line with market.