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Franklin Templeton is looking for a Retail Marketing Manager, Southeast Asia based in Singapore, reporting to the Retail Marketing Head, Asia. The role supports the firm’s strategic plans for growth in the Retail channel within the Southeast Asia region, in the formulation of strategic Marketing plans, developing campaign concepts, and deployment of industry-leading Marketing practices.
This role will help drive sales engagement with clients across Southeast Asia. The role will work with regional and country sales management on how best Marketing will contribute to achieving the firm’s business objectives with the most impactful and effective Marketing campaigns and content across all Marketing channels.
How You Will Add Value
Support the Retail Marketing Head, Asia to develop the Southeast Asia Retail Client Marketing Plan
Implement Southeast Asia Retail Marketing initiatives to create awareness of our investment capabilities and solutions, translate client insights into compelling propositions, and optimize opportunities aligned with global and regional growth objectives
Define and articulate Marketing plans and activity briefs to secure resources and stakeholder commitment regionally and globally
Champion the voice of the client and our firm story
Think commercially and design multi-channel Marketing campaigns using the most effective Marketing mix
Recommend budget requirements based on performance analysis to optimize resources
Engage Southeast Asia Retail Sales team to integrate Marketing activity into Distribution efforts
Adopt global standards and processes, embedding best practice within campaigns and activities
Establish robust campaign management, delivering coherent activities to meet objectives
Work with Digital Marketing to strength audience targeting for relevance, resonance, and personalization; monitor performance and optimize campaigns using an agile approach
Work with Digital Marketing to implement effective contact strategies and controls to prevent over/under communication at the client level
Work with Content Marketing team to ensure the suite of content available to meet segment needs
Work with Events Marketing team to launch client engagement events and roadshows to promote Franklin Templeton’s thought leadership, products and services
Partner with Digital Marketing, Content Marketing and Events to review KPIs, report on Marketing impact, and provide MI and narratives for Marketing governance processes
Project manage delivery of campaign assets (including advertising) to required timescales
Monitor progress against plan and budgets, flexing priorities and resources accordingly
Identify learning opportunities and adopt Marketing best practices
What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role
Experience, Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, finance, or business administration
Minimum 8 - 10 years of marketing experience in the financial sector
Proven track record in the asset management industry particularly in the retail/intermediary channel in Singapore or Southeast Asia
Technical Skills
Good knowledge of marketing tools and new technology
Excellent project management skills
Excellent presentation skills
Soft Skills
Articulate, energetic and excellent communication skills
Results-oriented and able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and an excellent problem solver
Flexible and eager to learn, able to strategize at a high level while remaining hands-on daily
Excellent collaborator, with proven ability to build strong relationships across global, regional and local teams
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Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered
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