Marketing Management Trainee

AGL Asia Solutions; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing agency in Sabah is seeking a passionate individual to lead brand activations and strengthen community ties. This role involves organizing events, building local partnerships, and representing the brand on-site. Ideal candidates should possess exceptional people skills, organizational abilities, and a deep understanding of Sabah culture. With a focus on real-world experiences, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in the local community. Fluent English and Bahasa Malaysia required.

Benefits

Immediate and visible impact

Autonomy in project execution

Career development opportunities in marketing

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential.
• Experience in organizing events and brand activations is advantageous.
• A proactive approach with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute brand activation events.
• Develop local partnerships for brand amplification.
• Manage event logistics and on-site brand representation.
• Gather market insights from the Sabah community.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Creative problem-solving

Understanding of local Sabah culture

Positive energy

Education

1-2 years in event planning or marketing

Job description

Ready to Make a Real-World Impact?

Forget algorithms for a second. This role is about human connection. We're looking for a passionate and energetic individual to be the face and heartbeat of our brandIRL (In Real Life). If you thrive in a crowd, love building community, and believe the best brand experiences happen off-screen, we need you.

Your mission is to turn our marketing strategy into unforgettable on-the-ground experiences that build fierce brand loyalty right here in Sabah.

Your Playground:

• On-the-Ground Activations:Plan, coordinate, and execute impactful pop-up events, product launches, and brand experiences from concept to cleanup.
• Local Brand Amplification:Develop and manage partnerships with local businesses, influencers, and community organizations to spread brand awareness authentically.
• Guerrilla Marketing Mastery:Brainstorm and implement creative, low-cost, high-impact marketing tactics that get people talking in key locations.
• Event Management:Handle logistics and you'll be on-site managing the brand presence.
• Brand Ambassadorship:Personally represent the brand at events, embodying our values and creating meaningful, memorable connections with our audience.
• Local Market Analysis:Be our eyes and ears on the ground. Gather customer insights, monitor local competitor activity, and report on what’s trending in the Sabah community.

You Are The Perfect Fit If You:

• Are a natural people-person and networker—you can strike up a conversation with anyone.
• Have insane organizational skills to juggle multiple events and projects without dropping the ball.
• Are a creative problem-solver who thinks on their feet when plans change (because they always do).
• Are ambitious, proactive, and bring contagious positive energy to everything you do.
• Have a deep understanding of and passion for the local Sabah culture and community.
• Want a career in marketing that’s tactile, tangible, and truly people-focused.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience is a Plus:1-2 years in event planning, experiential marketing, brand ambassadorship, or retail marketing is great.
• But Hustle is Everything:No formal experience? Show us your proof! Led a university event? Organized a community meet-up? Managed a stall at a pasar malam? We value initiative and real-world hustle over a traditional resume.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysiais essential. Knowledge of local Sabah dialects is a major advantage.
• This is a hands-on, on-your-feet role.
• A can-do attitude and a collaborative spirit.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• See Your Work Come to Life:There’s nothing like seeing people enjoy an event you built. Your impact will be immediate and visible.
• Build a Local Legacy:You’ll be directly responsible for strengthening our brand’s roots in the Sabah community.
• Autonomy and Trust:We’ll give you the framework, and you’ll have the ownership to make it happen.
• A Career Launchpad:Develop highly valuable skills in project management, logistics, PR, and live event marketing that are in huge demand.

Ready to Build IRL?

If you’re ready to trade likes for handshakes and pixels for people, we want to meet you.