The posting
We are looking for a senior marketing professional to lead trade marketing and demand generation across Southeast Asia for a leading laminating company with a distribution network spanning Asia Pacific. You will connect regional go-to-market plans with on-the-ground execution, working with sales teams and distributors to lift brand visibility, dealer engagement and product uptake.
Key Responsibilities
- Build marketing and demand plans in line with regional and country go-to-market strategies, sales targets and priority customer segments.
- Work with local sales teams and distributors to deepen channel ties, widen dealer participation and secure stocking for retail and project needs.
- Elevate in-store and outdoor branding, POSM and showroom displays across markets.
- Create engagement and loyalty programmes for carpenters, fabricators, contractors, installers and OEMs.
- Spearhead regional product launches, driving awareness, dealer stocking and new SKU uptake.
- Design channel-specific packages, trade promotions and co-funded campaigns.
- Organise dealer meets, workshops, roadshows and exhibitions, backed by digital and social campaigns.
- Spot new opportunities through market visits and competitor analysis, and support specification-led programmes with architects and designers.
- Produce toolkits, pitch decks, catalogues and digital content for consistent local execution.
- Oversee annual and quarterly budgets, tracking coverage, adoption, leads and ROI to course-correct.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of marketing experience, including 5 in hands-on trade or demand generation, ideally in B2B building materials, interior products, construction or home improvement.
- Solid Southeast Asia exposure (Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines), with a grasp of local distribution networks, dealer ecosystems and the architect, designer and contractor landscape.
- Track record in specification and influencer programmes, dealer activation, product launches and lead-to-conversion tracking.
- Practical activation skills that bridge regional strategy and local execution.
- Experience managing budgets and demonstrating marketing ROI.
- Strong project management, communication, negotiation and stakeholder skills.
- Commercial, analytical and results-driven approach, with the ability to work independently across countries and cultures.
- Readiness to travel regularly within the region.
If interested, please submit your application to [email protected] with your expected salary and resume.
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