Partnership Specialist (Mutu Case)

CASES BY JCH SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mutu Case in Malaysia seeks a proactive Partnership Manager to build and manage an external creator and affiliate network. You will work with the Founder and Brand Director to identify KOLs and KOC opportunities, driving direct sales and social proof through strategic seeding and affiliate programs.

You will nurture authentic collaborations, negotiate deliverables and terms, and track performance to continually optimise campaigns within a fast-growing brand environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership management, influencer marketing, or PR.
• Strong outreach and pitch skills with a high-volume workflow.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• A proactive, organized self-starter with a good eye for brand fit.
• Existing network of Malaysian influencers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage KOC and Affiliate programs, source micro-creators, ship PR packages, and onboard affiliates with tracking links.
• Identify and build relationships with KOLs for product launches and campaigns.
• Pursue brand collaborations with aligns Mutu's positioning.
• Proactively source opportunities, write pitches, and maintain a pipeline tracker.
• Negotiate deliverables and rates, documenting terms clearly.
• Collaborate with Brand Director to integrate partnerships into campaigns.
• Track KOL reach, KOC engagement, and affiliate sales to refine future outreach.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Prospecting

Pitching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field

Job description

This role focuses on building and managing Mutu's external creator and affiliate network. You will work closely with the Founder and Brand Director to identify and manage KOLs for major campaigns, while driving consistent sales and social proof through KOC seeding and Affiliate programs. You will ensure every collaboration feels authentic and drives results.

We are looking for someone who is a natural relationship-builder and a highly organised self-starter. The right candidate is persuasive, comfortable with high-volume outreach, and uses systems to track data and performance. You should have a good eye for brand fit and the ability to negotiate win-win partnerships.

This role is ideal for someone who loves networking, understands the creator economy, and wants to build Mutu's partnership engine from the ground up.

In this role, your responsibilities are:

KOC & Affiliate Programs: Manage high-volume seeding and affiliate network. Source micro-creators, ship PR packages, coordinate authentic UGC, and onboard affiliates with tracking links to drive consistent direct sales.

KOL Management: Identify and build relationships with influencers for product launches and campaigns. Manage the full process of pitching, negotiating, briefing, and reporting.

Brand Collaborations: Identify and pursue partnerships with other brands and local designers that align with Mutu's positioning.

Outreach & Pitching: Proactively source opportunities. Write compelling pitches, maintain a pipeline tracker for KOLs, KOCs, and Affiliates, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate deliverables and rates. Ensure all collaborations and affiliate terms are clearly documented.

Campaign Integration: Work closely with the Brand Director to integrate partnerships into broader marketing campaigns and brief creators on brand guidelines.

Performance Tracking: Track and report on KOL reach, KOC engagement, and Affiliate sales. Use data to identify what works and refine future outreach.

This position requires:

2 to 4 years of experience in partnership management, influencer marketing, affiliate marketing, or PR.

A strong network of influencers, micro-creators, or affiliate contacts in Malaysia is a significant advantage.

Excellent communication and pitching skills.

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage high volumes of admin at once.

Understanding of the TikTok creator ecosystem, KOC culture, and affiliate platforms.

Highly organised with the ability to track multiple outreach pipelines and deadlines.

A proactive, self-starting mindset.

Strong written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.

A good eye for brand fit and what will resonate with Mutu's audience.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Mutu Case is a Malaysian phone accessory brand on a mission to become the everyday essential for the modern Malaysian.

Mutu Case started as a fast-moving brand with a simple goal: sell cases people love. We grew quickly, and we've now entered a new stage. We're investing in real structure, raising our standards, and sharpening our point of view about who we are and what we stand for.

It's an exciting stage. We're growing, restructuring, and laying the foundation for what's next. But we're not a big corporate machine. We're a lean, ambitious team that moves fast, cares deeply, and believes that good work comes from good people.

If you're looking for a place where your work actually matters, where you can shape the brand instead of just executing, and where you'll be surrounded by people who care about doing things well, Mutu might be the place for you.

We're building something worth remembering. Come build it with us.