An exciting Marketing Manager (Beauty Retail) job has just become available at one of the most respected global beauty firms based in Malaysia. Reporting directly to the Brand General Manager, this is a role for a marketer who is a leader in their field.

About the Marketing Manager (Beauty Retail) Role:
In this business critical role you will be responsible for brand growth with strong retail strategy and smooth retail operations planning and execution. You will be accountable for planning and executing activations to support launches and brand’s key bets such as animations, events, and digital/e-commerce campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute 360 marketing programmes while working closely with the Regional Office team to adapt marketing campaigns relevant to local market needs. Develop seasonal marketing calendar to maximise launches and strategic focus. Ensure ongoing update and communication of the calendar to all relevant stakeholders (sales and training teams)
• Be responsible for branding products, price positioning, market forecasts and maintaining good relationships
• Lead the development and designing of marketing collateral, promotional materials, and promotion setup, which includes coordinating promotional drawings, preparing set-up guidelines
• Organise PR-related events such as press conferences, in-store activities for media and key influencers, etc.
• Oversee and manage the business with a significant online presence. Work closely with Regional Office team to develop online marketing strategies to grow the e-commerce business
• Plan and manage marketing campaigns that promote a company’s brand story-telling, products USP and services to drive growth with brand-appointed digital agency
• Manage product forecasting and work with the Brand Manager to ensure sufficiency and appropriate forecast usage
• Manage the marketing budget in a cost-effective manner
• Keep abreast of competitors’ activities and consumer trends in the market
• Liaise with brand executive on purchase requisitions, new vendor creation, product samples ordering, and other administrative duties assigned from time to time
• Support the team on monthly meetings/presentations

To succeed in the Marketing Manager (Beauty Retail) job, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with senior business development teams, across borders and internal matrix.

Key Requirements:

• A recognised university degree, preferably in marketing/business
• At least seven years’ relevant work experience in marketing and e-commerce, preferably in cosmetics/beauty (three to four years of assistant manager experience)
• A strong sense of numbers, strong problem-solving skills and is analytical
• Proficient in IT skills particularly MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Resourceful self-starter, with a can-do attitude that thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Comfortable multitasking and able to deliver results under pressure and under tight deadlines
• Meticulous, organised and task-oriented
• Good analytical skills with ability to grasp numbers
• Highly motivated, an innovative and creative thinker
• Well-groomed with inherent understanding of luxury and prestige

This international beauty firm needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. With great clients and known for their corporate entertainment, they have won many awards. The culture is demanding but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude the potential rewards are significant. The firm is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this exciting Marketing Manager (Beauty Retail) job.

Apply today or email me at Christie.Cheah@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C