Creative Director

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Activation Manager Apply Now Workplace Circumstances

• Environment: Office
• Languages: English, Khmer
• Location: Phnom Penh

Position Circumstances

• Career Category: Sales / Marketing, Media, Business Administration, Communications
• Schedule:Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable + Based on Experience

Position Summary

JOB CATEGORY: Digital Marketing and Advertising Agency

Department: Service Operations

Working Days: Monday – Friday

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Friday); flexibility for evening and weekend work during activations

Report to: Service Operation Director

Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Job Summary

The Activation Manager leads the agency's brand activation and experiential marketing work, owning the strategy, delivery, and commercial performance of below-the-line (BTL) campaigns for key clients. This senior role translates client business objectives into activation strategies, including roadshows, sampling, in-store and trade promotions, product launches, consumer events, and integrated online-to-offline (O2O) experiences, and oversees their execution nationwide. The Activation Manager leads the activation team, manages budgets and margins, builds long-term client and vendor partnerships, and drives new business growth, while working with the Service Operation Director to set standards for quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Activation Strategy & Campaign Leadership
• Translate client marketing and sales objectives into activation strategies, concepts, mechanics, and measurable KPIs.
• Lead the development of activation proposals, including concepts, location strategy, manpower plans, timelines, and budgets, in collaboration with Account Service and Creative teams.
• Oversee the planning and execution of multiple concurrent activations across Phnom Penh and the provinces, ensuring consistent delivery to brand standards.
• Lead on-ground at flagship and high-risk activations, and act as the senior escalation point for issues during execution.
• Commercial & Budget Management
• Own activation budgets, cost estimates, and quotations, and ensure each project meets agreed revenue and margin targets.
• Review and approve project costs, expenses, and cash advances, and report financial performance and variances to the Service Operation Director.
• Contribute to annual revenue planning and pricing standards for activation services.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities without compromising activation quality, safety, or impact.
• Team Leadership & Field Force Management
• Lead, coach, and develop the activation team, including activation executives, coordinators, and supervisors; set objectives and conduct performance reviews.
• Plan team structure, resourcing, and workload across projects, and recommend hiring needs to the Service Operation Director.
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of promoters, brand ambassadors, MCs, and field staff, including grooming, conduct, and attendance standards.
• Build and maintain a reliable pool of promoters and freelance field staff to support large-scale and multi-location activations.
• Client Partnership & Business Development
• Serve as the senior activation lead for key clients, presenting strategies, progress updates, and campaign results.
• Build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to grow activation scope and retainer business.
• Lead the activation component of new business pitches, including ideas, mechanics, and cost estimates.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and new activation formats, and introduce innovative ideas, including digital and O2O integration.
• Vendor, Logistics, Quality & Safety
• Build and manage a network of strategic activation vendors, including booth fabricators, sound and lighting, staging, transport, printing, and premium suppliers, and negotiate pricing and terms in line with company procurement policies.
• Oversee logistics, venue bookings, permits, and approvals from authorities, malls, outlets, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure activations comply with brand guidelines, local regulations, venue rules, and health, safety, and security requirements, including crowd management.
• Establish risk assessments and contingency plans, and escalate major risks to timelines, budgets, safety, or quality to the Service Operation Director.
• Performance Measurement, Reporting & Process Improvement
• Define activation KPIs and tracking methods, such as consumer reach, samples distributed, sales conversion, leads, and engagement, and ensure accurate field reporting.
• Review and present post-activation reports with results, insights, ROI analysis, and recommendations to clients and management.
• Work closely with Account Service, Creative, Production, and Social Media teams to deliver integrated campaigns.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, checklists, and workflows for activation planning, execution, and reporting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Public holidays and annual leave in accordance with Cambodian Labour Law.
• NSSF registration and coverage as applicable.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Seniority Pay

Expected Profile of Candidates Languages:

• Khmer - Good
• English - Good

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Event Management, Communications, or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.

Skills & Knowledge: General & Technical Skills

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in brand activation, BTL, events, or trade marketing, preferably in an advertising, activation, or event agency, including at least 3–4 years in a managerial role leading a team.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-location activations and nationwide roadshows for major FMCG, telecom, banking, or consumer brands.
• Demonstrated experience managing activation budgets, project profitability, and senior client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of activation logistics, vendor management, permits, and event safety; proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Good command of Khmer and English, both written and spoken; willingness to travel to provinces is required, and a valid driving license is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking and the ability to turn client objectives into effective activation solutions.
• Strong leadership, people development, and team management.
• Commercial acumen, budgeting, and negotiation.
• Client management, presentation, and pitching skills.
• Quick decision-making and problem-solving on-ground and under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to quality and safety.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, with professionalism and integrity.

  Position Summary

JOB CATEGORY: Digital Marketing and Advertising Agency

Department: Creative

Working Days: Monday – Friday

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

Report to: Managing Director

Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Job Summary

The Creative Director is a key growth driver for the agency, responsible for leading new business pitches and building a strong, scalable creative department. This role sets the agency's creative vision, develops winning ideas that secure new clients and grow existing accounts, and oversees the quality of all creative output across digital, social, and traditional channels. Working closely with the Managing Director and client services, the Creative Director expands the creative team's talent and capabilities, strengthens the agency's creative reputation, and contributes directly to revenue growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• New Business Pitching & Revenue Growth
• Lead the creative side of all new business pitches, from brief analysis and strategic insight to big ideas, campaign concepts, and final pitch presentations.
• Partner with the Managing Director to identify target clients and prepare proposals, credentials, and agency capability presentations.
• Present and sell creative ideas to prospective and existing clients with confidence, clarity, and persuasive storytelling.
• Achieve agreed pitch win-rate and new business targets, contributing directly to agency revenue growth.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through new creative services, campaigns, and integrated solutions.
• Build the agency's creative profile through showcase work, case studies, industry events, and creative awards to attract new clients.
• Creative Department Growth & Team Leadership
• Develop and implement a growth plan for the creative department, including team structure, roles, and capabilities aligned with the agency's business goals.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top creative talent, including Art Directors, Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Video Editors, and Content Creators.
• Expand the department's service offerings in areas such as video production, motion graphics, content creation, branding, and AI-assisted creative.
• Lead, coach, and inspire the creative team, setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback, and monitoring performance.
• Identify training needs and build clear career development paths for team members.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing creative culture.
• Creative Vision & Strategy
• Define and uphold the agency's creative vision and standards across all clients and channels.
• Translate client briefs and business objectives into compelling creative strategies and big ideas.
• Lead concept development for integrated campaigns across digital, social, video, content, and offline media.
• Ensure all creative work is strategically sound, on-brand, culturally relevant, and resonant with target audiences in Cambodia and the region.
• Creative Development & Execution
• Oversee the full creative process, from brainstorming and concept development to final production and delivery.
• Direct copywriting, art direction, graphic design, motion, video, and photography to ensure consistent quality.
• Review and approve all creative deliverables before presentation to clients, ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with the brief.
• Build trusted relationships with key clients as their senior creative partner, presenting creative work and rationale with clarity.
• Production & Project Management
• Work with client services and project teams to ensure creative projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Manage creative resource allocation, timelines, and workloads across concurrent projects.
• Oversee external production partners, including production houses, photographers, illustrators, and freelancers.
• Review creative performance against campaign KPIs and apply insights to improve future work.
• Innovation & Quality Standards
• Stay current on creative, design, digital, social media, and technology trends, including AI tools and emerging platforms.
• Introduce new creative formats, tools, and processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Establish and maintain creative quality standards, brand guideline compliance, and approval workflows.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Public holidays and annual leave in accordance with Cambodian Labour Law.
• NSSF registration and coverage as applicable.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Seniority Pay

Expected Profile of Candidates Languages:

• Khmer - Fluent
• English - Fluent

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.

Work History:

• In a senior creative leadership role (e.g., Associate Creative Director or Senior Art Director) managing and growing a creative team for 3 years as a minimum

Skills & Knowledge: General & Technical Skills

• Minimum 7–10 years of creative experience within an advertising, digital marketing, or creative agency
• Proven track record of winning new business pitches, supported by a strong portfolio of innovative, results-driven integrated and digital campaigns.
• In-depth knowledge of digital and social media platforms, content formats, branding, and campaign development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects), Figma, and presentation tools; familiarity with AI creative tools is an advantage.
• Excellent command of Khmer and English, both written and spoken.

Soft Skills

• Creative vision, conceptual thinking, and storytelling.
• Art direction, copy direction, and strong design sensibility.
• Leadership, coaching, team building, and creative department growth.
• Talent recruitment, development, and retention.
• New business pitching, persuasive presentation, and the ability to sell creative ideas.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and sound creative judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.

 

How to Apply

Interested qualified candidates are invited to send your CV, and Cover letter to email address provided in the contact details.   Contact Details Office Address

• Building B8-R10, The Factory Phnom Penh, Meanchey District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  Contact Name

• DeMoQ (Cambodia) Co., Ltd.

  Email

• TO: [email protected]
• TO: [email protected]

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