Marketing Strategist

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Marketing Strategist is involved in developing and overseeing the execution of marketing plans that align with stakeholders’ goals, provides strategic guidance, and mentors the marketing team.

The role requires strong oversight of project coordination, ensuring marketing initiatives progress effectively and deadlines are met.

**Responsibilities**

**Strategic Oversight**
- Develop and oversee the execution of comprehensive marketing strategies that align with stakeholders’ or Muis’ Strategic Units (SUs) goals.
- Provide guidance to Project Managers in project planning, implementation, and achieving marketing objectives.
- Ensure integration of social media engagement strategies with broader marketing campaigns and stakeholders’ or SUs’ vision.

**Project Coordination**
- Supervise and evaluate project progress across different marketing initiatives to ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
- Resolve escalations related to stakeholder communication, resource allocation, or project challenges.
- Liaise with other departments and leadership teams to ensure cohesive and effective marketing efforts.

**Leadership & Team Management**
- Lead and mentor the Project Managers.
- Conduct regular performance reviews for team members, focusing on goal achievement and skill development.

**Additional Responsibilities**
- Represent the unit at Management Committee meetings
- Stay informed about the best practices and trends
- Any other work assigned by Reporting Officer or Management Committee

Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Mass Communications or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Marketing, Corporate Communications or Public Relation
- Ability to prioritise & plan effectively
- Able to creatively conceptualise and produce communications materials to engage the organisation’s target audience
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and creative/design software
- Familiarity with web content management system, videography, editing and/or photography skills are a definite advantage
- Resourceful & enthusiastic
- Good team player

1 year contract, convertible to permanent position.

Preferably to be bilingual in English and Malay (in order to coordinate with various English and Malay speaking stakeholders and clients)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 28/02/2025