Overview
Head of Customer Engagement & Activation — Maxis
Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Activation Planning : Serve as the strategic owner for all B2B events (physical / virtual), sponsorships, and activations, ensuring alignment with marketing and sales objectives for each business segment.
- MBIC Management : Manage the Maxis Business Innovation Centre (MBIC) as a state-of-the-art experiential showcase, overseeing daily operations, content updates, and technology infrastructure to maximize high-value customer engagements and sales enablement.
- Activation & Experience Execution : Drive operational excellence and end-to-end execution of events and activations, including budget management, venue selection, vendor relationships, and on-site delivery.
- Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with Segment Marketing and Sales to tailor activations, manage internal stakeholders and external partners, and ensure seamless lead handoffs and follow-up.
- Performance Management & Accountability : Own the pillar budget, define and track KPIs (attendance, engagement, lead generation, pipeline contribution, customer satisfaction), and provide data-driven reports to senior management.
- Team Leadership & People Management : Lead a team of Events & Activation Specialists and Innovation Centre Specialists; foster creativity, accountability, and professional development.
Requirements
Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive marketing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.Proven track record in end-to-end planning, management, and flawless execution of large-scale events, showcases, activations, and physical spaces.Experience in telecommunications, ICT, or technology B2B industries is essential.Prior experience in a senior role at a leading advertising or activation agency is a significant advantage.Preferred skills
Strategic Marketing PlanningProject ManagementLead GenerationB2B Marketing and Market Knowledge (Telecom / Tech preferred)Data Analysis & Performance MetricsLeadership & Team ManagementBudget Management & Financial AcumenStakeholder Management & InfluenceWhat’s next?
After applying online, applications are reviewed. Due to high volume, please allow time for a fair process.If shortlisted, you will receive an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check your application status in your candidate account.Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.
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