Project Lead – Retail and Training Advocacy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malaysia.

📋 Description

• Develop upstream content briefs utilizing insights from the APAC market and highlight region-specific needs for local relevance.

• Coordinate comprehensive localisation and delivery schedules for New Product Introduction (NPI) training materials.

• Ensure timely provision of transcreated videos, e-learning modules, and one-pagers in line with go-live timelines.

• Oversee transcreation agencies, local reviewers, field teams, and publishing vendors across Japan, Australia, India, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.

• Identify training gaps specific to markets and spearhead regional training initiatives for retail teams.

• Create and localise advocacy and engagement materials, including contests, seeding programs, and gamified projects.

• Collaborate with Channel Sales & Activation, Retail Sales, and both Local and Global Training teams.

• Manage content uploads and distribution through Learning Management Systems and internal advocacy platforms.

• Oversee localisation budgets and track asset utilization rates, efficiency, and return on investment.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, or Education.

• 12+ years of experience in retail training, trade marketing, or project management.

• Demonstrated success in program managing complex projects with tight deadlines, particularly related to NPI or product launches.

• Experience in managing localisation workflows and collaborating with external vendors.

• Prior experience in the Consumer Electronics or Tech industry.

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and content authoring tools.

• Strong understanding of regional retail environments and cultural differences across APAC.

• Expert-level proficiency in project management methodologies and tools such as Smartsheet.

• Ability to maintain trackers and manage intricate spreadsheets with meticulous attention to detail.

• Exceptional skills in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Capability to perform effectively amid ambiguity and uncertainty in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting.

• Experience or a strong inclination towards integrating AI tools into project workflows, preferably Google AI tools.

• Outstanding verbal and written English communication and presentation abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive team environment.