Manager, Corporate Relations & Communications

Perodua; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Manager of Corporate Relations & Communications. In this full-time role, you will develop and implement communication strategies to enhance the brand's reputation. Responsibilities include managing media relations, coordinating internal communications, and providing strategic counsel to leadership. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years in corporate communications, strong writing skills, and proficiency in digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate communications or related field.
• Strong understanding of the automotive industry is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans for products and services.
• Manage media relations including press releases and inquiries.
• Coordinate internal communication for consistent messaging.

Skills

Corporate communications

Public relations

Digital and social media management

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field

Job description

Manager, Corporate Relations & Communications

Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Corporate Relations & Communication to join our team. In this full-time, permanent role based in Selangor, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective corporate communication strategies to strengthen Perodua's brand reputation and stakeholder relationships.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and executing comprehensive communication plans to promote Perodua's products, services and corporate initiatives
• Managing media relations, including drafting and distributing press releases, organising press conferences and handling media enquiries
• Coordinating internal communication activities to ensure consistent messaging across the organisation
• Maintaining and enhancing Perodua's online presence, including the corporate website and social media channels
• Providing strategic communication counsel to senior leadership on reputational and crisis management issues
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the achievement of Perodua's business objectives
• Monitoring and analysing communication trends and metrics to continuously improve the effectiveness of Perodua's communication efforts

What we're looking for

• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or a related field
• Strong understanding of the automotive industry is an added advantage, and experience in managing communication for a leading brand
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse stakeholders
• Proven track record in developing and executing successful communication campaigns
• Proficiency in managing digital and social media platforms
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field