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Malaysia

Marketing Director

Our client is a diverse group of companies, comprised of a strong portfolio of online employment, educational, commercial and volunteer businesses, with a global presence and exposure to over 2.9 billion people and approximately 27 per cent of global GDP.

They are currently on the hunt for a Head of Marketing for Malaysia.

Please contact Priya Bala or email your CV directly in word format with job reference no. JO0000005570 to MalaysiaCareers@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

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Key responsibilities

  • Driving the strategic marketing direction in both B2C and B2B segments and propositions in the local market
  • Developing the 360 marketing plan, from brand, content, social, CRM to digital in alignment with the business objectives of the local market.
  • Providing inputs to the strategic programs, championing the needs of the customer journey, from brand awareness, loyalty to conversions in local market and consumers
  • Localizing and adapting the regional strategic directions to suit the local needs
  • Leading and overseeing the country marketing operation and driving achievement of business performance metrics
  • Drive creation and execution of local insights-driven programs; i.e, segment plans, social media management, PR programs and test-and-learn projects
  • Proactively evaluate and understand market needs vis a vis products and services offered, ensuring that offerings are competitive and ahead of industry requirements, to provide amazing service resulting in customer loyalty
  • Build and drive a team of motivated individuals who are committed towards organizational purpose and goals, infusing in them the values and culture of the company
  • Ensure smooth teamwork between local teams, regional counterparts and inter-unit partners, creating a culture of collaboration and excellence in the process
  • Responsible for marketing budget planning, execution and control
  • The role will report to the Regional Marketing Director with dotted line reporting relationship to the Country Manager. He/She will also work closely with many parts of the organization.

Role requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree or MBA from reputable institution
  • 8-10 years of experience in startup, digital or online business with strong business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset
  • At least 5 years of management experience and proven leadership in managing people from diversified backgrounds.
  • A track record of having tackled genuinely ambiguous and strategic problems (i.e., where to play, how to win)
  • Proven experience in developing creative fact-based growth strategy
  • Highly analytical, structured thinker with strong problem-solving skills
  • Ownership, drive – delivering outcomes with cross functional, cross market teams
  • Ability to establish relationships and influence senior stakeholders from a range of cultures
  • Collaborative and empathetic work style. High degree of humility and willingness to “get stuck in”
  • A passion for the online industry and bias towards innovative cultures
  • Highly motivated and with a can-do spirit