Marketing Executive

Mohm Chemical; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to assist in project management and market research. The role involves coordinating tasks across various departments, ensuring deadlines are met, and preparing reports on product development status. Candidates should hold a diploma or bachelor's degree in relevant fields and possess 1-3 years of experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in product development coordination, marketing, or project management.
• Experience in manufacturing is an advantage.
• Good command in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on project progress based on the internal Product Development Gantt Chart.
• Ensure all departments meet their assigned tasks and deadlines.
• Track and report development status and highlight delays or issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Gantt Chart tracking

Job description

Follow up on project progress based on the internal Product Development Gantt Chart.

Ensure all departments (Sales, Marketing, R&D, Purchasing, QC, PE, and Production) meet their assigned tasks and deadlines.

Track and report development status and highlight any delays or issues for management review.

2. Marketing & Launch Support

Conduct market research and benchmarking for new product ideas.

Coordinate product evaluation samples with the sales team for customer feedback.

Support packaging artwork finalization and preparation of marketing materials (catalogues, leaflets, social media postings, videos, etc.).

Assist in setting up product launch plans and promotional packages based on market performance.

3. Communication & Documentation

Maintain complete documentation for each project, including formulation progress, material sourcing, packaging confirmation, and testing reports.

Coordinate with purchasing on material lead times, costing, and MOQ confirmation.

Prepare internal reports and presentations on product development status.

Job Requirements

Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.

1-3 years of experience in product development coordination, marketing, or project management (manufacturing experience is an advantage).

Good organizational and multitasking skills with good follow-up discipline.

Good communication and teamwork skills to liaise across departments.

An analytical mindset with an interest in doing market research and interpreting data.

Good command in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and English. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge in Gantt Chart tracking is an added advantage.