Tasks:

• Assist with executing marketing campaigns.
• Assist in managing brand campaigns.
• Plan and manage marketing collaterals (assists with internal operational tasks)
• Assist in implementing of comprehensive marketing gameplans.

Projects:

• Responsible for pre-event preparation, including gathering material and reviewing presentations, as well as onsite coordination such as booth/registration setup during PR campaigns.
• Maintaining Big Data Dashboard
• Annual Marketing Gameplan execution 
• Gameplan (Plan - Execute - Post)

• Lead a team of 3 - 5 analysts to deliver consistent and high-quality actionable insight   
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders  
• Coach, develop and inspire team to develop careers and drive innovative approaches to client briefs  
• Manage internal stakeholders and projects to ensure the client’s requirements are translated into delivering the very best NIQ-GFK CMI can offer.   
• Proactively share and exchange best practice and industry knowledge across NIQ-GFK internal teams  
• Be responsible for delivering analytics & insights services and conducting tactical client training for Guided Analytics & NIQ GFK CMI products and solutions such as Brand Health, segmentation, Usage & Attitudes, Customer Experience, Shopper and Qualitative research.
• Entrusted to deliver flawless research and analytics to our clients. 
• Be responsible for identifying opportunities through day-to-day engagements with our clients, handing off opportunities to Account Development to pursue 
• Have a strong working knowledge of the client business priorities and the role we can play in supporting these goals
• Be a confident and capable crafter of compelling insights, deliver clear and actionable recommendations to our clients helping them grow their business.    

• To come up with fully-thought out marketing/ advertising ideas that can be implemented from start to finish 
• To analyze and report on target audience insights, consumer trends, market analysis and marketing best practices to help build the best strategies possible
• Discussing and consolidating the data and findings you have to back up your marketing ideas with the managing director or business executive.
• Ensuring that the marketing plans and strategies appeal to the target audience members
• To design or create marketing materials such as videos, articles, banners, posters, emails and etc
• Developing creative briefs that detail how we meet objectives for all advertising and public-facing communications including print, social media, digital marketing, video assets and etc. 
• Researching and documenting the best ways to gather customer and market insights to determine what outreach strategies are needed to increase customer conversions if the Ad idea has been launched 
• Documenting how we track the impact and effectiveness of the current marketing plans put in place, analyzing them as well as finding ways to improve or optimize them accordingly
• Administrative work if needed: Collecting and checking the accuracy of data in Excel or Google Sheets

• Provide general administrative support to the team, including but not limited to managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.
• Conduct and maintain digital marketing activities via social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. 
• Initiate sales plans and strategies with clients and stakeholders
• Assist in organizing and maintaining company records, documents, and files.
• Conduct research and gather information to support decision-making processes.
• Analyze data and prepare reports or presentations as required.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of company events or meetings.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations and efficient workflow.
• Respond to inquiries and provide assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in business administration.

• To come up with fully-thought out marketing/ advertising ideas that can be implemented from start to finish 
• To analyze and report on target audience insights, consumer trends, market analysis and marketing best practices to help build the best strategies possible
• Discussing and consolidating the data and findings you have to back up your marketing ideas with the managing director or business executive.
• Ensuring that the marketing plans and strategies appeal to the target audience members
• To design or create marketing materials such as videos, articles, banners, posters, emails and etc
• Developing creative briefs that detail how we meet objectives for all advertising and public-facing communications including print, social media, digital marketing, video assets and etc. 
• Researching and documenting the best ways to gather customer and market insights to determine what outreach strategies are needed to increase customer conversions if the Ad idea has been launched 
• Documenting how we track the impact and effectiveness of the current marketing plans put in place, analyzing them as well as finding ways to improve or optimize them accordingly
• Administrative work if needed: Collecting and checking the accuracy of data in Excel or Google Sheets

• To come up with fully-thought out marketing/ advertising ideas that can be implemented from start to finish 
• To analyze and report on target audience insights, consumer trends, market analysis and marketing best practices to help build the best strategies possible
• Discussing and consolidating the data and findings you have to back up your marketing ideas with the managing director or business executive.
• Ensuring that the marketing plans and strategies appeal to the target audience members
• To design or create marketing materials such as videos, articles, banners, posters, emails and etc
• Developing creative briefs that detail how we meet objectives for all advertising and public-facing communications including print, social media, digital marketing, video assets and etc. 
• Researching and documenting the best ways to gather customer and market insights to determine what outreach strategies are needed to increase customer conversions if the Ad idea has been launched 
• Documenting how we track the impact and effectiveness of the current marketing plans put in place, analyzing them as well as finding ways to improve or optimize them accordingly
• Administrative work if needed: Collecting and checking the accuracy of data in Excel or Google Sheets

• To come up with fully-thought out marketing/ advertising ideas that can be implemented from start to finish 
• To analyze and report on target audience insights, consumer trends, market analysis and marketing best practices to help build the best strategies possible
• Discussing and consolidating the data and findings you have to back up your marketing ideas with the managing director or business executive.
• Ensuring that the marketing plans and strategies appeal to the target audience members
• To design or create marketing materials such as videos, articles, banners, posters, emails and etc
• Developing creative briefs that detail how we meet objectives for all advertising and public-facing communications including print, social media, digital marketing, video assets and etc. 
• Researching and documenting the best ways to gather customer and market insights to determine what outreach strategies are needed to increase customer conversions if the Ad idea has been launched 
• Documenting how we track the impact and effectiveness of the current marketing plans put in place, analyzing them as well as finding ways to improve or optimize them accordingly
• Administrative work if needed: Collecting and checking the accuracy of data in Excel or Google Sheets

About Us

Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand. Join us on this exciting journey as we expand our operations in Malaysia. We're looking for dynamic individuals who share our vision and want to contribute to the next chapter of Bjak's success.

About The Role

We are in search of an accomplished Product Manager with a fervor for crafting customer-centric products. Join our dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to conceive, create and launch products that align with the company's vision and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a profound understanding of the customer experience, identifying product gaps and devising innovative solutions to bolster market share, enhance customer journey and fuel growth.
• Garner support for the product vision internally and externally, cultivating strong relationships with key partners.
• Formulate pricing and positioning strategies for products.
• Translate the product strategy into meticulous requirements and prototypes.
• Prioritize and define product activities, considering their impact on the business and customers.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure swift time-to-market and resource optimization.
• Spearhead product launches, coordinating efforts with the public relations team, executives, fellow product management colleagues.
• Assess promotional plans to ensure alignment with the product line strategy and effective message conveyance.
• Champion the product, serving as its evangelist to heighten awareness and comprehension.
• Represent the company by engaging with customers, seeking feedback on company products and services.

• Demonstrated experience in product management or as an associate product manager.
• A proven track record of successfully managing all facets of a product's lifecycle.
• Proficiency in devising product and marketing strategies, with an adeptness in articulating recommendations to executive leadership.
• A solid technical background with hands-on experience or comprehension of software development and web technologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, coupled with a willingness to dive into tasks.
• Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams within a matrix organizational structure.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferably, an MS/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

At Bjak, we offer the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of innovation in financial services. As the Product Manager, you will play a key role in driving the success of our operations while working in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment.

Joining Bjak offers:

• The chance to make an immediate impact on Bjak’s success in Malaysia.
• A creative and flexible work environment that encourages innovation.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Scope of Position

The focus of Sales Operations is to optimize the effectiveness of the district sales team by providing support to the District Sales Team and Manager. The Sales Operations candidate must have a desire to become an expert in sales fundamentals and process, and the drivers of results for their Sales team.

Using strong communication skills and deadline management, sales operations will effectively collaborate with a variety of people and job functions, accomplishing tasks of moderate to high complexity and scope, and have the ability to perform in a challenging and fast-paced environment. This role provides growth opportunity, recognition and reward for the achievement of business results. Position gains great insight to moving into a field Sales position if desired.

Reports to District Sales Manager

Key Deliverables

These are the minimum results expected from Sales Operations:

1. Manage monthly delivery of key reports to the District Sales Manager.
2. Manage weekly sales meetings, as directed by the District Sales Manager.
3. Organize sales events to drive existing and new customer engagement.
4. Ensure updated marketing materials are accessible to Sales team and create customer-focused PowerPoint presentations from various marketing material. Work with CHQ-Marketing team for customized content when needed.
5. Manage company visitors and arrange meeting schedules with sales team.
6. Deliver qualified sales leads to the team.
7. Deliver and coordinate bid response information requested by the local Sales team or the Expeditors network.
8. Provide rates and pricing support.
9. Attend training & development sessions to understand the requirements of Sales.
10. Organize training sessions related to Sales for your branch, as directed by the District Sales Manager.
11. Update CRM and ensure data integrity measurements are met for the branch.
12. Take on additional assignments, as required, in support of company needs.

The Pre-Sales and Post-Sales Support Associate within the Strategic Analytics and Insights (SAI) team plays a vital role as the key liaison between Commercial, Finance, and Sales teams. This role involves providing expert guidance on finance processes, ensuring strict adherence to the Monthly Closing Calendar deadlines, and supporting the smooth execution of sales operations. You will work closely with sales development teams across APAC, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize tools and processes that accelerate the sales cycle, enhance efficiency, and drive business growth. 

• Collaborate with SA&I sales representatives to support day-to-day Inside Sales activities and ensure seamless operations. 

• Assist sales representatives in updating decks with NIQ branding, ensuring all content is polished and client-ready. 

• Manage and maintain CRM records for sales representatives, ensuring accuracy and consistency. 

• Analyze market data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights to inform sales strategies. 

• Lead digital sales campaigns using Microsoft Dynamics, Salesloft, ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator to drive lead generation and opportunity development. 

• Handle invoicing and contract renewals, ensuring timely and accurate billing processes. 

• Ensure proper revenue recognition by updating project dates and coordinating follow-ups with Operations and sales representatives on pending tasks. 

 A Little Bit About You

You have a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of punctuality. With a commercial mindset and a solid understanding of marketing, you excel at bringing clarity to complex situations. You're proactive, take the initiative, and thrive as a self-starter. The ideal candidate brings experience in Inside Sales, Sales Enablement, or Sales Operations within a multinational organization, demonstrating a knack for driving efficiency and supporting sales teams in a dynamic environment. 

We are seeking a passionate and strategic leader to join our team as a Director, Consumer and Marketing Insights. In this role, you will act as a trusted partner to our clients, building strong relationships and delivering impactful insights that help them achieve their strategic goals. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and leverage your expertise to craft compelling, data-driven narratives that drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues, becoming a trusted partner for marketing, sales, category teams, and beyond.
• Understand client needs and design solutions that address both strategic and tactical objectives.
• Deliver analytics and insights services, including tactical client training for NIQ and GFK CMI solutions such as Brand Health, Segmentation, Usage & Attitudes, Customer Experience, Shopper insights, and Qualitative research.
• Provide flawless execution of research and analytics, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify business opportunities through regular client interactions, collaborating with the Account Development team to drive growth initiatives.
• Develop a deep understanding of client priorities and demonstrate how our solutions align with their business goals.
• Create and deliver compelling insights, providing clear, actionable recommendations that empower clients to grow their business.
• Serve as a confident and engaging storyteller, presenting data-driven insights in a way that resonates with diverse audiences.

• Oversee, develop, and manage detailed integration plans of new acquisitions and investments into the Group for non-solar business.
• Drive continuous improvement across the portfolio of acquired companies and their synergy with the Group's core business activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, HR, IT, legal) to ensure successful and timely integration of acquired companies.
• Monitor integration progress and resolve any issues that arise to ensure smooth transitions.
• Evaluate the performance and strategic fit of acquired companies within the broader organizational goals of the Group, making adjustments as needed.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding strategic adjustments and areas for further investment or divestment.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders, functional department heads and senior management to ensure alignment and effective execution of integration strategies.
• Track and report on the realization of synergies and benefits post-acquisition, ensuring that they meet or exceed projections.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding post-acquisition integration and portfolio management.
• Prepare and present regular updates on post-M&A portfolio performance, including integration progress, financial results, and operational improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering or other relevant fields.
• Proven experience in a smilar role, preferably in Corporate Strategy, M&A and Business Development.
• minimum 5 years of working experience.
• Customer oriented, independent and good interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast paced environment.
• Passionate to learn, able to work systematically, demonstrate accountability.
• Required language(s): Bahasa Malaysia, English.
• Possess own transport.

• Lead the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) aspects of the Interconnection Facility (IF) for Utility-Scale Solar projects.
• Design and implement an effective maintenance plan on medium and high voltage systems as well as related power quality/telecontrol/telemetering/ICT system.
• Present O&M perspective in reviewing relay protection scheme and control design during construction and operation phase.
• Serve as an expert on transmission-related market design and regulatory issues, monitor key developments, and provide recommendations in these areas.
• Setup and lead a technical team consist of engineer and chargeman to respond to electrical breakdown at Interconnection Facility (IF) while ensuring compliance on Service Level Agreement.
• Communicate effectively with authorities, engineering consultants, competent persons, contractors, vendors and clients during projects phase and service warranty period.
• Develop maintenance procedures related to 6.6kV up to 132kV equipment while ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment legislation.
• Review project technical information and installation quality prior to Defect Liability Period and service warranty.
• Verify all the maintenance outcomes performed by technicians and contractors. Ensure that the countermeasures applied are in accordance with the standards, procedures and specifications allowed.
• Gather information on design failure, installations quality, or materials quality issue, and provide constructive feedback to Project Management team for future improvements.

• Possess at least 7 years of working experience in the development or operation of Interconnection Facility (IF) up to 132kV.
• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, or
• Certified competent person by Suruhanjaya Tenaga in 33kV or 132kV discipline.
• Expert in protection co-ordination studies and configuration of major relay brands approved for by TNB for Utility-Scale Solar Interconnection Facility.
• Experience with commissioning SAT/FAT activities including secondary injection test.
• Experience in secondary and primary designs of medium and high voltage equipment, including protection, metering, automation, power quality, and ICT.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Customer oriented, independent, and good interpersonal skills.
• Good in communication, and excellent verbal and written in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Able to work on weekend and public holiday if required.
• Possess valid driving license D, and able to travel to remote areas.

About Us

Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.

Our core strengths are in navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Investment Portfolio Manager to oversee and optimize investment portfolios by conducting thorough market research, financial modeling, and strategy implementation. This role involves identifying investment opportunities, managing risks, and ensuring portfolio performance aligns with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will bring experience from equity research, investment banking, hedge funds, private equity, or related fields, coupled with a strong foundation in financial analysis and valuation.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management:

• Develop and implement tailored investment strategies to maximize returns within the defined risk framework.
• Regularly review and adjust portfolio allocations in response to market trends and opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day asset trading and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct detailed industry and company-specific research, including due diligence and channel checks.
• Build and maintain advanced financial models for company valuation and performance tracking.
• Report on economic, industry-specific, and market developments to inform investment decisions.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with sell-side analysts, sales representatives, and research associates.
• Attend conferences and industry events to expand knowledge and networks.
• Support communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, delivering clear and insightful recommendations.

Risk and Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with portfolio assets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and ethical standards.
• Uphold the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and excellence in all tasks.

Innovation and Strategy:

• Assist in creating and innovating unique investment strategies based on emerging trends.
• Participate in developing solutions that contribute to broader organizational goals, including sustainability and technological advancements.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track portfolio performance and prepare detailed reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual updates, providing insights on risk, opportunities, and investment adjustments.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (CFA or MBA is a plus).
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in equity research, investment banking, hedge funds, private equity, or a similar role.
• Advanced financial modeling and business analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and valuation methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools for research and modeling.

Preferred:

• Experience in managing client relationships and communicating complex concepts effectively.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of tax implications of investment decisions and portfolio adjustments.

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• A collaborative, high-performance work environment focused on innovation and impact.
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• Strong learning and development plans for your career growth
• International work environment and flat organization
• Flexible working hours & arrangement, Casual work attire

NIQ Customer Support team is focusing on building positive customer experiences by offering outstanding customer-centric servicing and support to uncover insights on consumer buying behavior, in a timely and consistent manner. This role drives loyalty and empowerment to enhance our customers' use of our data and tools through specialty expertise, engagement, and solutioning.

Responsibilities

• Support team in managing in-market complex customer queries, build apt hypothesis and bring prompt resolution with data support and effective communication.
• Work closely with in-market Consulting, Analytics & Insights team, Operations and Data Science, Global customer Service Centre to ensure all work is connected to client business issues and is delivered according to established timelines and in a way that contributes to driving client outcomes.
• Create an environment to encourage and drive solution mindset and to leverage best practices.
• Enhance servicing efficiencies through planning and execution of client engagement model to attain acceptable client (NPS) satisfaction scores.
• Measure emerging issues and quality trends, flag out areas of improvement regularly, and share with respective teams for improvement.

Overall Responsibilities to support TMM Flooring in executing TM strategies and functions as below:

• Identify key market segment for development in line with current market trend.
• Project proposals, including follow-up activities.
• Selected presentation & training both internally and externally.
• Support marketing activities of TM Flooring.
• Support specification & sales team with TM related activities, project follow-up
• Manage Key Account as and when required.

About Us

Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand. Our core strengths are in navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. For instance, we are the first platform globally to simplify and offer investment-linked life and health insurance online, coupled with an instant talk-to-agent service.

This role focuses to perform the HR services-related tasks (eg. HR administrative, recruitment, learning/training development, HR service desk etc.) in timely manner. Candidate should be able to think out of the box and challenge the existing process to ensure continuous improvement.

• Establish a strong rapport with hiring managers to understand their strategic staffing needs and fill vacancies in a timely manner.
• Work with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and requirements, post advertisements in a variety of job platforms
• Review online applications, evaluate qualifications of both internal and external candidates, conduct interviews to analyse candidate experience and fit, coordinate pre-employment tests as needed, verifying references.
• Manage candidate interview results and selection decision with hiring manager. Provide candidates feedback on interview results as appropriate.
• Complete reference check and background checks on selected candidates, as requested.
• Liaise between new hires and human resources, ensuring submission of all documentation required.
• Be proactive, think strategically, and network early in search of stellar candidates for all positions.
• Recommend system improvements to current recruitment processes to ensure streamlined, cost effective, high quality services are provided to hiring managers.
• Track applicant flow, maintain pipeline of qualified candidates for future consideration, help collect and analyse recruitment data.
• Build and maintain database of qualified professionals to rapidly respond to talent management needs.
• Represent Bjak with professionalism, enthusiasm and energy to sell the organization to prospective candidates.
• Conduct informational interviews with potential candidates. Solicit and prioritize internal referrals.
• Proactive use of social media, Facebook, Linkedin etc.

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience HR Certification, ideally Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources/Business/Social Sciences/Psychology field
• Bi-lingual proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English
• Quality driven – in communications and all system transactions
• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources
• Strong recruiting and demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
• Demonstrated expertise training managers and employees
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and communications skills
• Attention to detail and good judgement

At Bjak, we offer the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of innovation in financial services. As the Marketing Manager – Malaysia, you will play a key role in driving the success of our Malaysian operations while working in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment.

Joining Bjak offers:

• The chance to make an immediate impact on Bjak’s success in Malaysia.
• A creative and flexible work environment that encourages innovation.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibility & Accountability

1. Co-ordinate distributor teams and their activities at the point of sales in order to achieve sales targets.
2. Search for incremental opportunities to increase company sales in terms of new incremental distribution, shelf space and 2nd placement activities.
3. Conduct market intelligence in the given outlets (collect sales data, JDE and competitor activities etc).

Distribution and range:

• Ensure portfolio distribution in given stores according to the Master Stock List
• Co-ordinate new product launches with the distributor teams and ensure target distribution is achieved

Shelf management:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with planograms guidelines issued by the central office, detecting and managing opportunities

2nd placements:

• Monitor and ensure 2nd placements are executed according to plan
• Ensure correct implementation of products on the 2nd displays based on planograms and guidelines established

Pricing and promotions:

Ensure compliance with centrally agreed pricing and promotional plan

Bjak is reshaping the financial landscape in ASEAN, providing affordable, innovative solutions to millions of people across the region. Headquartered in Malaysia, we operate the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia, helping customers find the best value for their insurance needs. By leveraging advanced technology and data science, we are simplifying access to financial services and empowering customers to make smarter, more informed decisions.

As we continue to grow and strengthen our presence in Malaysia, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Marketing Manager to lead our marketing efforts and drive the company’s success in the Malaysian market.

About the Role
The Marketing Manager – Malaysia will be responsible for developing and executing Bjak’s marketing strategy in Malaysia. You will lead the efforts to localize our global initiatives and ensure they are aligned with the unique preferences, behaviors, and trends of the Malaysian market. The role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the intricacies of consumer behavior in Malaysia, as well as the competitive landscape.

We need someone who can take ownership of the brand, drive customer acquisition, and maintain Bjak’s position as a leading player in the market. You should be ready to hit the ground running, with a clear understanding of what it takes to succeed in a rapidly changing industry.

• Market Expertise: You should be an expert in Malaysia’s consumer landscape, understanding local trends, cultural nuances, and preferences to create campaigns that resonate with the audience.
• Strategic Campaign Execution: You will be responsible for designing and executing integrated marketing strategies, from digital marketing to offline campaigns, ensuring a seamless customer journey.
• Digital Proficiency: You should have a deep understanding of digital marketing channels, including social media, SEO, content marketing, and performance marketing, and know how to leverage these to drive engagement and conversions.
• Brand Stewardship: Be able to effectively position and communicate Bjak’s value proposition in Malaysia, ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Know how to measure, analyze, and optimize marketing campaigns using data, ensuring that every campaign delivers maximum impact and ROI.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including product, sales, and customer support, to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to marketing.
• Agency & Vendor Management: You should have experience managing relationships with agencies, partners, and influencers to amplify campaigns and build brand awareness.

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of marketing experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focused on the Malaysian market.
• Proven ability to develop and execute marketing strategies tailored to the Malaysian consumer market.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools, including paid media, social media, email marketing, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with the ability to craft engaging content and lead bilingual campaigns.
• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, able to balance big-picture vision with tactical execution.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to campaign planning and decision-making.

At Bjak, we offer the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of innovation in financial services. As the Marketing Manager – Malaysia, you will play a key role in driving the success of our Malaysian operations while working in a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment.

Joining Bjak offers:

• The chance to make an immediate impact on Bjak’s success in Malaysia.
• A creative and flexible work environment that encourages innovation.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

You will play an essential role in managing research projects from start to finish; supporting the Senior Manager on research design, analysis, reporting through to presenting findings to clients. We will arm you with the best in market research skills and capabilities, through on the job coaching and structured training. You will also be given access to our full range of data and analytics solutions. Whilst we love surveys, we also have plenty of other data to quench your curiosity and wow your clients.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and building an accurate, complete, up-to-date understanding of the market with insightful data and intelligence
• Accountable for analyses, charting and performing quality checks for analytic reports
• Assisting in developing analytical solutions, consumer insight recommendation and developing questionnaires aligned with client goals and needs
• Assisting in preparation of proposals and credential presentations
• Ensuring timely and quality deliverables and services to clients
• Providing administrative and operational support in research projects
• Collaborating with the various internal teams for research projects

• To come up with fully-thought out marketing/ advertising ideas that can be implemented from start to finish 
• To analyze and report on target audience insights, consumer trends, market analysis and marketing best practices to help build the best strategies possible
• Discussing and consolidating the data and findings you have to back up your marketing ideas with the managing director or business executive.
• Ensuring that the marketing plans and strategies appeal to the target audience members
• To design or create marketing materials such as videos, articles, banners, posters, emails and etc
• Developing creative briefs that detail how we meet objectives for all advertising and public-facing communications including print, social media, digital marketing, video assets and etc. 
• Researching and documenting the best ways to gather customer and market insights to determine what outreach strategies are needed to increase customer conversions if the Ad idea has been launched 
• Documenting how we track the impact and effectiveness of the current marketing plans put in place, analyzing them as well as finding ways to improve or optimize them accordingly
• Administrative work if needed: Collecting and checking the accuracy of data in Excel or Google Sheets

Tasks:

• Execute marketing campaigns
• Execute branding campaign
• Assist with e-commerce data analysis
• Assist with executing all marketing gameplans

Projects:

• Digital (Social Media & E-commerce)
• On ground activation/Event
• Digital and eCommerce Sales & Product Data Analysis
• Social Media & Ecommerce Gameplan execution

About the job

IKEA Malaysia is seeking a passionate Human Resource Manager who play a pivotal role in translating Ikano Retail’s global people strategy into actionable plans that drive business success and elevate the co-worker experience, working closely with the Retail Manager to ensure that HR strategies are effectively implemented and aligned with business priorities, collaborate with Store HR Managers to drive impactful people initiatives across IKEA Malaysia stores, ensuring alignment with the overall strategy while adapting to local needs.

Your assignment

• Develop and implement a forward-looking Country People Strategy that aligns with business goals, drives organizational transformation, and ensures market leadership.
• Work closely with the global HR team to design and implement strategic initiatives across key areas, including Rewards & Benefits, Talent & Organizational Development and Co-worker Experience.
• Drive the HR agenda for IKEA Malaysia stores in close collaboration with Store HR Managers, ensuring the seamless execution of the people cycle, HR initiatives, and action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HR strategies into broader business operations, ensuring alignment and synergy in achieving business objectives.
• Establish and maintain a compelling EVP that positions IKEA as the employer of choice in Malaysia’s retail market, ensuring our brand resonates with top talent.
• Lead the design and implementation of innovative talent strategies.
• Build and sustain a high-performance culture through a strong performance management framework and learning and development programs.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian labor laws, Ikano Retail policies, and HR standards.
• Lead the charge on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), embedding these principles across all people and business operations.
• Contribute to the development of the HR team by sharing innovative HR practices and insights gained from the Malaysian market, strengthening the organization’s collective knowledge.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Retail Manager, IKEA Malaysia, and the Malaysia Management Team, providing insights and recommendations that drive business success.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during restructuring, market expansions, or operational changes.
• Utilize HR technology and data analytics to optimize decision-making, improve workforce efficiency, and measure the success of HR initiatives.

• Responsible for an annual revenue target to be executed / developed through new business in the year.  
• Work together with Vertical Leaders / Customer Success Teams and independently identifying and addressing client’s business issue or project brief, with the support from the technical teams proposing the right & relevant solution (i.e. type of consumer study, data collection approach, research design, timeline and investment). This includes developing & presenting the proposed solution to clients.  
• Take lead on proactive client engagement, identifying the right decision makers within the targeted companies and maintain a relationship with prospective clients with the aim to become a trusted advisor, thus gaining more business opportunities.  
• Maintain an accurate and up to date knowledge on research techniques and applications; eager to learn about value added analysis to properly answer client’s key research objectives.   
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to think about the client's business and take concrete steps towards building knowledge about a key industry vertical and also Consumer Insights Solution.  
• Ensure the vertical leaders and customer success teams have a full understanding of the prospective client’s requirements to ensure we deliver quality outputs and achieve high CSAT results  
• Ensure the right costing and margin of all out going proposals 
• Support in Marcoms and create email campaigns via Sales Loft 
• Full compliance with our costing, leads, pipeline and revenue systems in timely manner 

Bjak is dedicated to providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people across ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Through our flagship platform, Bjak.com, we help millions of people find insurance policies that offer the best value and coverage tailored to their needs.

Our commitment to innovation is driven by our investments in cutting-edge technologies such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems, and data science. This enables us to make financial services more accessible, transparent, and easy to understand—services that were once out of reach for many.

At Bjak, we excel at navigating complex regulatory landscapes and have developed some of the most innovative financial products globally. We're on a mission to transform how people in ASEAN engage with financial services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Customer Experience & Admin Operations Manager/Team Lead to oversee and streamline our customer service and administrative functions. This role requires someone with a strong "can-do" attitude, who is not only capable of leading a team but also comfortable rolling up their sleeves to get involved in daily tasks when needed. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proficient in Excel for reporting and analysis, and passionate about improving both customer experiences and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Experience Management:

• Lead and manage the customer service team to provide high-quality support and engagement.
• Develop and implement customer service strategies that drive satisfaction and loyalty.
• Actively handle customer queries and issues when needed, especially during peak times or escalations.
• Monitor and analyze customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and enforce service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.
• Resolve escalated customer issues promptly and professionally.
• Train and mentor team members to deliver exceptional service.

Admin Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including office management, record keeping, and inventory control.
• Be hands-on with administrative tasks when required, such as managing office supplies, preparing reports, or organizing company documents.
• Implement and refine administrative processes to ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage office supplies, equipment, and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all administrative activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations on operational metrics for management.
• Support the finance and HR departments with administrative tasks, as needed.
  

Team Leadership:

• Manage and motivate a team of customer service and administrative staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Set team goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback.
• Identify training needs and facilitate skill development for the team.
• Create and manage team schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for customer service and administrative tasks.
• Step in and provide direct support during peak periods or in case of staff shortages.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in customer service, administration, or operations roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a "doer" or "can-do" attitude and the ability to take a hands-on approach when necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and operational metrics.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Quality:

• Experience in process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Experience working within a startup or fast-growing company environment.

At our company, we believe in fostering an environment where you can thrive. Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Flexible working hours
• Casual work attire
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefit
• Strong learning and development plans for your career growth
• International work environment and flat organization