Job Description

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About the Role:

As a Director for the SEA Markets, you will develop the Association strategies for SEA region and through that delivering the goals for the region following the Association strategy.

You\'ll report into the Regional Vice President of Global Market Management.

You Will:

• Lead a team of people, following the Association\xe2\x80\x99s Management Charter, with managing people being the primary responsibility.
• Lead the Association\xe2\x80\x99s Management Charter accountabilities.
• Take ownership of the plans, strategies and budgets for SEA to meet goals and provide leadership to local Country Managers within SEA team.
• Promote and grow advocacy initiatives with local government ministries, regulatory & association bodies, and important employers within the SEA region.
• Build revenue generating opportunities through selling CIMA\xe2\x80\x99s products and services
• Identify potential to maximize opportunities for The Association, in attracting and retaining students and members and increasing brand profile.
• Strategize and plan initiatives for student progression and members retention.
• Develop senior contacts among targeted employers, education providers, and professional bodies to promote CIMA.
• Maintain solid knowledge of SEA Market and identify business opportunity or risk for the planned activities.
• Regional Initiatives - Work with regional team to manage activities in the region.
• Deliver a high level of impact for CIMA work in the region and ensure that planned activities in the SEA region are aligned with Regional Strategy.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Sr. Managers/Managers- Country Manager- Malaysia, Emerging Markets, Singapore & Indonesia

You Have:

• Minimum degree in Business or Marketing, with a background in sales/marketing.
• Experience in sales and account management.
• Need to understand the long-term plan of the government, and how to present initiatives that are suitable for the government.
• Possesses the ability to understand the channel partner\xe2\x80\x99s team strengths and weaknesses, some accounts need more hand-holding while some need more pushing.
• People Management skills: the ability to motivate a team of professionals
• Examples of building relationships with senior level management
• The ability to develop and implement solutions involving teams from across CIMA and 3rd parties
• Project management \xe2\x80\x93 ability to apply project management techniques to ensure projects are well implemented.
• Creativity and New ideas \xe2\x80\x93 look at challenges or objectives in new ways and facilitate these
• Analytical approach \xe2\x80\x93 ability to analyse data to inform decision-making
• Understanding of business processes and how they partner with marketing activity.
• Ability to use business processes to maximise the effectiveness of campaigns
• Knowledge of the local education sector in SEA
• Knowledge of all areas of the marketing, PR mix and how to apply them in both commercial and not-for-profit industries.

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You\'ll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees\' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world\'s most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today\'s demands, and prepare for tomorrow\'s challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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