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Please apply until July 31, 2025
Reporting to: Marketing Director
Duty post: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Activation Manager
As the Activation Manager, you'll have the outstanding opportunity to craft and implement marketing strategies that resonate with our target consumers. Your ability to interpret the latest lifestyle trends and transform them into compelling programs and events will be crucial in reinforcing our brand's proposition and equity.
As the Activation Manager under the area of Marketing, you will do the following
1.) Translate brand objective to connect with consumer experience and journey: Interpret brand objectives and translate them into consumer-centric strategies that align with each stage of the customer journey.
2.) Event Strategy and Execution: Work with the Marketing & Sales team to achieve brand plans and objectives through innovative event strategies, while activating brand content at key events to engage consumers and boost brand visibility.
3.) Trend Analysis and Integration: Monitor emerging lifestyle trends and translate insights into engaging programs and event concepts,
4.) Consumer Program Development: Design and lead consumer-focused programs that enhance brand relevance and drive engagement, including digital activation and program development.
5.) Team Leadership and Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead and guide a team to ensure brand consistency across all activations while fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment. Manage agency relationships and work closely with internal teams, partners, and customers to ensure programs are executed successfully in terms of quality, cost, and timelines.
6.) Budget and Expense Management: Regularly monitor activation expenses to ensure transparency, accuracy, and cost-efficiency, while leading the preparation and management of the annual budget for activation programs.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (required)At least 5 years of experience in FMCG marketing, brand activation and consumer digital programsFluency in English and local language (Khmer)Proven ability to lead event strategies and execute marketing activationsStrong understanding of lifestyle trends and how to integrate them into campaignsEffective team leadership and stakeholder management skillsExcellent organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilitiesHigh attention to detail, initiative, and adaptabilityProfessional, well-presented, and able to perform under pressureStrong interpersonal and communication skills; culturally sensitiveSolid analytical skills for budget tracking and expense managementExperience in the tobacco or alcohol industry is a plusAre you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now
Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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