K FRY Group of Companies is a growing F&B group with a portfolio of brands, including K FRY Urban Korean, NakNak and Churris Bodega. We are looking for a dynamic, creative and results-driven Marketing Manager to lead our marketing strategies, strengthen brand positioning, drive customer engagement and support business growth across our portfolio of brands.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on marketing leader with strong managerial experience, a good understanding of the Malaysian consumer market and a passion for the F&B industry.
Key Responsibilities
1.) Marketing Strategy and Brand Management
- Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned with the company's business objectives and growth plans.
- Oversee brand positioning, brand identity and marketing direction across all brands under K FRY Group.
- Plan and execute marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, customer acquisition, repeat visits and sales.
- Identify market trends, consumer insights and competitor activities to develop effective marketing initiatives.
- Ensure consistency in brand messaging, visual identity and customer experience across all marketing channels and outlets.
2.) Campaigns and new launches
- Plan and manage seasonal campaigns, promotional activities, product launches, new menu introductions and brand collaborations.
- Work closely with operations and product teams to develop commercially effective promotions that drive sales and profitability.
- Develop marketing plans to support new outlet openings, business expansion and special events.
- Monitor campaign performance and recommend improvements based on results and customer feedback.
3.) Digital Marketing, PR and Social Media
- Lead the overall digital marketing strategy across social media, digital advertising, influencer marketing and other relevant platforms.
- Oversee content planning, creative development, copywriting and production of marketing materials.
- Manage social media presence and engagement across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other relevant channels.
- Plan and optimise paid digital campaigns to improve reach, engagement, conversions and return on marketing investment.
- Explore opportunities in KOL/KOC collaborations, user-generated content, viral marketing and digital trends relevant to the target audience.
4.) Customer Engagement and Loyalty
- Develop initiatives to increase customer retention, repeat purchases and long-term brand loyalty.
- Support loyalty programmes, membership campaigns, vouchers, CRM initiatives and customer database engagement.
- Analyse customer behaviour and campaign effectiveness to improve customer lifetime value.
- Monitor customer feedback and online reviews, working with relevant teams to protect and enhance brand reputation.
5.) Team Management and Leadership
- Lead, manage and develop the marketing team, ensuring clear responsibilities, effective collaboration and timely delivery of projects.
- Set marketing objectives, KPIs and performance targets, and monitor team performance.
- Manage marketing budgets, agency relationships, vendors and external partners.
- Establish effective workflows and ensure marketing projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Collaborate closely with senior management, operations, business development and other departments to achieve company-wide objectives.
6.) Performance Analysis and Reporting
- Track and analyse marketing KPIs, including campaign ROI, sales uplift, customer acquisition, engagement and conversion rates.
- Prepare regular marketing performance reports and present actionable recommendations to management.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing expenditure and optimise resource allocation.
- Stay updated on industry developments, consumer trends and emerging marketing opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of proven managerial experience in marketing, preferably within the F&B, restaurant, retail or consumer lifestyle industry.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field.
- Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Korean language is an added advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and executing marketing strategies, integrated campaigns and brand-building initiatives.
- Strong understanding of social media, digital advertising, influencer marketing and consumer engagement.
- Proven ability to lead a team, manage budgets and deliver measurable business results.
- Creative, proactive, commercially minded and able to translate ideas into effective marketing campaigns.
- Strong project management, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple brands and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience managing multiple brands or marketing for a multi-outlet F&B group.
- Good understanding of Malaysian consumer behaviour, local market trends and youth culture.
- Familiarity with Korean food, culture and lifestyle trends.
- Experience with loyalty programmes, CRM, marketing automation and customer retention initiatives.
- A strong balance of creative thinking, strategic planning and commercial awareness.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to shape the marketing direction of an established and growing multi-brand F&B group.
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities to develop new campaigns, launch products and grow brands.
- Career development and opportunities to make a meaningful business impact.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, portfolio and examples of successful marketing campaigns or projects they have led.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in marketing strategy, campaign planning, and brand management.
- Strong skills in digital marketing, including social media management, content creation, and basic analytics.
- Ability to manage promotions, events, and partnerships within the food and beverage or retail sector.
- Proficiency in market research, competitor analysis, and consumer insights to guide marketing decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
- Solid organizational and project management skills, including managing timelines and budgets.
- Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Comfort working on-site in WP Kuala Lumpur with flexibility to support peak periods, events, and launches.
- Genuine interest in food and beverage, Korean cuisine, and delivering excellent guest experiences.