Account Executive jobs in Malaysia

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine.

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We are looking for a dynamic Sports Marketing leader to shape and execute local strategies that connect deeply with Malaysian consumers through key sports and cultural touchpoints with a focus on driving PUMA’s performance categories, specifically Running and Training, while fostering a strong network of ambassadors, athletes, teams, and federations to establish brand leadership in Malaysia. This role will be pivotal in driving strategy, establishing partnerships, and executing impactful activations that resonate.

• Create and execute integrated marketing and communication plans for the Performance portfolio categories (Run/ Train /Teamsports) that align with Global and SEA marketing seasonal initiatives, ensuring seamless connection to product stories and business goals.
• Build a robust portfolio of ambassadors, athletes, and teams that amplify category storytelling and enhance PUMA’s reputation as the preferred brand in these categories.
• Anticipate market trends and consumer behaviors to develop future-forward strategies that keep PUMA competitive and innovative.

• Lead and manage relationships with creative, content, PR, and event agencies, ensuring alignment with PUMA’s brand vision and marketing objectives.
• Oversee the development and execution of marketing communication plans, leveraging digital, social, and PR channels to showcase key partnerships and amplify brand visibility.
• Evaluate agency performance and outputs, providing clear feedback to ensure timely delivery, brand consistency, and campaign effectiveness.

• Plan and lead impactful GTM plans for Performance business unit, including events, sponsorships, and community engagements that drive brand visibility and product adoption.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Retail, Wholesales, E-commerce) to integrate activations into broader consumer touchpoints.
• Oversee the development of creative assets and digital content to amplify storytelling across owned and earned media platforms.

• Manage and mentor the Assistant Manager (Federation & Teamsports), ensuring alignment and seamless execution of football and basketball portfolios.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to align on strategy and access resources, knowledge, and best practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for performance marketing, providing strategic guidance and ensuring high standards of execution across the team.

• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Go-To Market and Sales teams to ensure alignment on marketing initiatives and brand messaging.
• Present reports, campaign insights, and strategic recommendations to Marketing Teamhead, driving informed decisions to refine and enhance performance marketing efforts.
• Act as the key liaison between local and regional teams, ensuring clear communication, resource alignment, and adherence to global and regional directives.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Sports Management or relevant studied.
• Professional: 5-6 years of experience in sports marketing, preferably with a background in running categories. Proven track record in developing and executing strategies that drive engagement and growth.
• IT Skills: MS Office (Powerpoint and Excel knowledge is a must).
• Language Skills: English and local language.

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.