Marketing Executive

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Job Descriptions:

Manage marketing project finances, including PR/PO handling and invoice management:

• Issue PRs and POs for marketing expenses in SEA Confectionery.
• Oversee GR processes to ensure timely processing.
• Handle vendor invoices and collaborate closely with the Finance operation team.
• Maintain systematic records of PRs, POs, GRs, and invoices.
• Proficient in utilizing SAP and Ariba for PR and PO management.
• Assist in managing accrued marketing expenses in the SEA Confectionery segment.
• Provide support for Ariba and SAP applications within the marketing department, with assistance from the Commercial and IT teams.
• Support Activity Project Cross Charge between markets/regions (NA & SEA).

Provide support to Brand Managers for new product launches in the SEA region:

• Coordinate the delivery of existing and new product samples from Mars factories, external vendors, and South East Asia Mars Offices.
• Assist in managing Product Listing/Trade Sample information and requirements.
• Lead the development of local language artwork, from briefing agencies to dealing with printers.
• Manage local co-packing projects, including instruction development, artwork, material printing, and delivery.
• Support Brand Managers in the development of Non-growth projects’ toolkits if required.
• Assist Brand Managers in conducting product testing and sample surveys.

Assist Brand Managers with tasks related to SEA marketing campaigns for Confectionery:

• Manage the localization of marketing campaigns, including adapting content to local languages and gathering feedback for relevancy.
• Support brand managers in reviewing local media plans and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Review and propose Influencers/KOLs content to ensure alignment with brand propositions and relatability to local consumers.
• Support brand managers in creating brand content and marketing materials for campaigns.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure timely execution of campaigns.
• Lead coordination and execution of local marketing events.

Lead Brand Social Media Management in SEA:

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (local markets, consumer care, corporate affairs) and external agencies for social media management.
• Monitor brand social pages, including consumer queries, comments, and responses on social content.

Support and coordinate various other marketing activities:

• Manage product code creation and vendor setup.
• Coordinate sampling programs or product sponsorships.
• Organize and execute internal marketing workshops.
• Track competitors’ products.

Job Requirements:

• Fresh graduate is welcome.
• Bachelor degree of Marketing or Business Administration.
• Proficient in verbal and written English, Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin (bonus).
• Good communication skill in both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft office application.
• Marketing experience in FMCG industry (bonus).
• Possess basic financial knowledge such as purchase to pay process (Purchase Request, Purchase Order, Invoicing and Payment and Accrual) and cross charging (bonus).

Others Information:

For those who have what it takes, please send in resume to:
Recruitment Consultant : Wong
Email: wong@brightprospect.com.my