Senior Specialist, Activation & Partnerships

Overview

Senior Specialist, Activation & Partnerships — U Mobile, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Life at U Mobile

We are passionate, innovative, trustworthy, team-oriented & fun-loving. At U Mobile, we are always on the lookout for great talents and passionate individuals to join our growing team. Let’s start your journey with an award-winning organization! Top Reasons To Join Us

Awards and recognition in the telecommunications industry, including Most Preferred Employers in Telecommunication Industry (2022, 2023 & 2024), Bronze Winner in Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement (2024), Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021). Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits Flexi working hours arrangements Staff Line & Device Subsidy Smart Casual Attire Child Parental Care Leave Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail / Bukit Bintang MRT) Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands What You’ll Do

Own and lead the end-to-end execution of on-ground activations, sponsorships, and brand events — from strategic planning to post-event evaluation. Develop standout brand experiences that break through the clutter and spark engagement. Manage budgeting, costing, resourcing, and vendor negotiations with precision. Collaborate cross-functionally with brand, enterprise, digital, PR, and customer teams to ensure fully integrated rollouts. Identify, evaluate, and manage partnership opportunities that enhance brand relevance and reach. Be hands-on and on-ground — ensuring every activation reflects our brand values with excellence. Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end execution of on-ground activations, sponsorships, and brand events — from strategic planning to post-event evaluation. Develop and deliver differentiated brand experiences that connect with audiences. Budgeting, costing, resourcing, and vendor negotiations with precision. Cross-functional collaboration to ensure integrated rollouts. Evaluate and manage partnership opportunities. About You

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Advertising, or related field. 5–7 years of experience in events, activations, or partnerships — ideally in fast-moving or challenger-brand environments. Experience building bold, high-impact experiences with strong planning (budgets, timelines, manpower, approvals). Detail-oriented and operationally sharp, with ability to think strategically. Resourceful, independent, and excels at making things happen. Collaborative mindset — able to rally teams, agencies, and stakeholders around a shared vision. Passion or curiosity for content, pop culture, or storytelling is a plus. What’s Next

After applying online, our team will review your application. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Employment Details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Information Technology Industries : Telecommunications Note : Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U Mobile.

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