Marketing Specialist
Kuala Lumpur , W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Kuala Lumpur
|Hybrid
|Contract
Job ID 8219|Posted May 14, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Marketing Specialist
Kuala Lumpur
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
Job Summary:
Join our dynamic team of communications and marketing professionals! We are seeking a skilled and proactive Marketing Specialist to support the development and execution of high-impact commercial and operational communication campaigns.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Kuala Lumpur
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest-growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative, and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in the US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.
Job Summary:
Join our dynamic team of communications and marketing professionals! We are seeking a skilled and proactive Marketing Specialist to support the development and execution of high-impact commercial and operational communication campaigns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation and management of marketing and communication campaigns that align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their goals and communication needs.
- Review and refine all written communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and high-quality messaging.
- Build, schedule, and distribute marketing and communication campaigns across various platforms.
- Generate post-campaign analytics and evaluate key metrics (bounce rate, click rate, delivery rate) to assess campaign performance and make data-driven recommendations.
- Support content creation and assist in managing digital marketing channels, including corporate websites and related platforms.
Key Requirements:
- A seasoned marketing and communications professional with at least 5+ years of experience in a multicultural environment.
- Ideally hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficient in content management systems such as Drupal and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Solution-focused mindset: You maintain a can-do attitude and approach challenges with confidence.
- Continuous learner: You stay curious and actively expand your skills.
- Highly organized: You manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders with strong planning and structure.
- Driven and committed: You bring strong ownership and work ethic to every task.
- Collaborative: You build strong, positive relationships across teams and levels.
- Proactive problem solver: You anticipate issues and take action before they escalate.
- Results-oriented: You define clear objectives and prioritize effectively to meet them.
- Calm under pressure: You deliver high-quality work even in fast-paced or deadline-driven situations.
The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
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