Marketing Manager - Energy and Chemical Sector

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead marketing operations in the APAC region. The role involves developing strategic marketing plans, supporting growth initiatives, and localising product communication. With a focus on the data centre cooling industry, candidates should have over 5 years of B2B experience, proven track record in marketing, and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to shape the company's marketing strategy.

Benefits

Covered Medical Expenses

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Leadership exposure

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in brand, product, or offer development within a B2B environment.
• Proven track record of shaping value propositions and delivering successful marketing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the data centre industry and cooling value chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop world-class marketing activation plans for the APAC region.
• Support preparation of the annual marketing plan with lead generation targets.
• Localise global brand and product communication materials.

Skills

Brand development

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Marketing Manager - Energy and Chemical Sector

Lead and manage marketing/product operations across various APAC region. Join a team that values problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, adapt, and execute world‑class marketing activation plans for the APAC region in line with global Product Management strategy.
• Support preparation of the annual marketing plan, ensuring strong lead generation and achievement of volume, turnover, and gross margin targets.
• Localise global brand and product communication materials for APAC channels, ensuring cultural, regulatory, and market relevance.
• Lead and manage the APAC IT and Data Centre event agenda in collaboration with regional and global teams.
• Manage product marketing activities, including product localisation, offer development, and new product launches for the thermal management portfolio.
• Conduct market intelligence activities, analysing key trends, competitive dynamics, and customer needs in the data centre and cooling value chain.
• Identify and support step‑out opportunities involving new business models, value‑added services, and innovation areas beyond core product offerings.
• Build strong internal knowledge sharing frameworks and ensure effective transfer of market insights across the data centre team.
• Collaborate closely with the global Product Management marketing team, Sales, Technical, and Leadership Team to ensure unified execution.
• Engage and manage internal and external stakeholders, including partners, customers, vendors, and agencies, to enable strong market execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in brand, product, or offer development within a B2B environment.
• Proven track record of shaping value propositions and delivering successful marketing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the data centre industry and cooling value chain, with at least 2 years in this sector.
• Experience developing new business opportunities or growth areas in a corporate innovation or start‑up environment.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong conceptual, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships with customers, industry players, and internal teams.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex technical solutions into compelling value propositions.

Our client is a leading global organisation in the energy sector, renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and commitment to operational excellence. With a strong global presence, they are at the forefront of driving progress in the industry and delivering high‑quality solutions. As a company that values integrity, safety, and corporate responsibility, they offer an exciting and dynamic work environment for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

• Contract: 1 Year
• Covered Medical Expenses.
• Hybrid Working Arrangement.
• Opportunity to shape the marketing strategy for a high‑growth, future‑focused business within the data centre cooling industry.
• Work with a global brand at the forefront of sustainable liquid cooling technologies.
• Regional leadership exposure with direct collaboration across global marketing and senior stakeholders.