Manager, Corporate Relations & Communications

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

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Malaysia is searching for an experienced Manager of Corporate Relations & Communications to enhance its brand reputation. In this full-time role, you'll develop communication strategies, manage media relations, and collaborate with teams to support business objectives. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. The role is based in Selangor.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans to promote products and services.
• Manage media relations and handle press inquiries.
• Coordinate internal communication for consistent messaging.

Skills

Corporate communications expertise

Media relations

Digital and social media management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations

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.

Perodua is a joint‑venture automotive manufacturer in Malaysia, owning a portfolio of popular models. The company values innovation, quality and customer satisfaction.