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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.\n\n Duties & Responsibilities:\n\n Activation Strategy & Campaign Leadership\nTranslate client marketing and sales objectives into activation strategies, concepts, mechanics, and measurable KPIs.\nLead the development of activation proposals, including concepts, location strategy, manpower plans, timelines, and budgets, in collaboration with Account Service and Creative teams.\nOversee the planning and execution of multiple concurrent activations across Phnom Penh and the provinces, ensuring consistent delivery to brand standards.\nLead on-ground at flagship and high-risk activations, and act as the senior escalation point for issues during execution.\nCommercial & Budget Management\nOwn activation budgets, cost estimates, and quotations, and ensure each project meets agreed revenue and margin targets.\nReview and approve project costs, expenses, and cash advances, and report financial performance and variances to the Service Operation Director.\nContribute to annual revenue planning and pricing standards for activation services.\nIdentify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities without compromising activation quality, safety, or impact.\nTeam Leadership & Field Force Management\nLead, coach, and develop the activation team, including activation executives, coordinators, and supervisors; set objectives and conduct performance reviews.\nPlan team structure, resourcing, and workload across projects, and recommend hiring needs to the Service Operation Director.\nOversee the recruitment, training, and management of promoters, brand ambassadors, MCs, and field staff, including grooming, conduct, and attendance standards.\nBuild and maintain a reliable pool of promoters and freelance field staff to support large-scale and multi-location activations.\nClient Partnership & Business Development\nServe as the senior activation lead for key clients, presenting strategies, progress updates, and campaign results.\nBuild long-term client relationships and identify opportunities to grow activation scope and retainer business.\nLead the activation component of new business pitches, including ideas, mechanics, and cost estimates.\nMonitor market trends, competitor activity, and new activation formats, and introduce innovative ideas, including digital and O2O integration.\nVendor, Logistics, Quality & Safety\nBuild 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.\nOversee logistics, venue bookings, permits, and approvals from authorities, malls, outlets, and other stakeholders.\nEnsure activations comply with brand guidelines, local regulations, venue rules, and health, safety, and security requirements, including crowd management.\nEstablish risk assessments and contingency plans, and escalate major risks to timelines, budgets, safety, or quality to the Service Operation Director.\nPerformance Measurement, Reporting & Process Improvement\nDefine activation KPIs and tracking methods, such as consumer reach, samples distributed, sales conversion, leads, and engagement, and ensure accurate field reporting.\nReview and present post-activation reports with results, insights, ROI analysis, and recommendations to clients and management.\nWork closely with Account Service, Creative, Production, and Social Media teams to deliver integrated campaigns.\nDevelop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, checklists, and workflows for activation planning, execution, and reporting.\n\n Benefits:\n\n Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.\nPublic holidays and annual leave in accordance with Cambodian Labour Law.\nNSSF registration and coverage as applicable.\nProfessional development and career growth opportunities.\nCollaborative and professional working environment.\nSeniority Pay\n\n Expected Profile of Candidates \n\n Languages:\n\n Khmer - Good\nEnglish - Good\n\n Qualifications:\n\n Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Event Management, Communications, or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.\n\n Skills & Knowledge:\n\n General & Technical Skills \n\n 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.\nProven track record of leading large-scale, multi-location activations and nationwide roadshows for major FMCG, telecom, banking, or consumer brands.\nDemonstrated experience managing activation budgets, project profitability, and senior client relationships.\nStrong knowledge of activation logistics, vendor management, permits, and event safety; proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.\nGood command of Khmer and English, both written and spoken; willingness to travel to provinces is required, and a valid driving license is an advantage.\n\n Soft Skills \n\n Strategic thinking and the ability to turn client objectives into effective activation solutions.\nStrong leadership, people development, and team management.\nCommercial acumen, budgeting, and negotiation.\nClient management, presentation, and pitching skills.\nQuick decision-making and problem-solving on-ground and under pressure.\nAbility to manage multiple projects with strong attention to quality and safety.\nFlexibility to work evenings and weekends, with professionalism and integrity.\n\n Position Summary JOB CATEGORY: Digital Marketing and Advertising Agency\nDepartment: Creative\nWorking Days: Monday – Friday\nLocation: Phnom Penh, Cambodia\nWorking Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Friday)\nReport to: Managing Director\nSalary Range: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications\nJob Summary\nThe 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.\n\n Duties & Responsibilities:\n\n New Business Pitching & Revenue Growth\nLead the creative side of all new business pitches, from brief analysis and strategic insight to big ideas, campaign concepts, and final pitch presentations.\nPartner with the Managing Director to identify target clients and prepare proposals, credentials, and agency capability presentations.\nPresent and sell creative ideas to prospective and existing clients with confidence, clarity, and persuasive storytelling.\nAchieve agreed pitch win-rate and new business targets, contributing directly to agency revenue growth.\nIdentify opportunities to grow existing accounts through new creative services, campaigns, and integrated solutions.\nBuild the agency's creative profile through showcase work, case studies, industry events, and creative awards to attract new clients.\nCreative Department Growth & Team Leadership\nDevelop and implement a growth plan for the creative department, including team structure, roles, and capabilities aligned with the agency's business goals.\nLead the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top creative talent, including Art Directors, Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Video Editors, and Content Creators.\nExpand the department's service offerings in areas such as video production, motion graphics, content creation, branding, and AI-assisted creative.\nLead, coach, and inspire the creative team, setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback, and monitoring performance.\nIdentify training needs and build clear career development paths for team members.\nFoster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing creative culture.\nCreative Vision & Strategy\nDefine and uphold the agency's creative vision and standards across all clients and channels.\nTranslate client briefs and business objectives into compelling creative strategies and big ideas.\nLead concept development for integrated campaigns across digital, social, video, content, and offline media.\nEnsure all creative work is strategically sound, on-brand, culturally relevant, and resonant with target audiences in Cambodia and the region.\nCreative Development & Execution\nOversee the full creative process, from brainstorming and concept development to final production and delivery.\nDirect copywriting, art direction, graphic design, motion, video, and photography to ensure consistent quality.\nReview and approve all creative deliverables before presentation to clients, ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with the brief.\nBuild trusted relationships with key clients as their senior creative partner, presenting creative work and rationale with clarity.\nProduction & Project Management\nWork with client services and project teams to ensure creative projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.\nManage creative resource allocation, timelines, and workloads across concurrent projects.\nOversee external production partners, including production houses, photographers, illustrators, and freelancers.\nReview creative performance against campaign KPIs and apply insights to improve future work.\nInnovation & Quality Standards\nStay current on creative, design, digital, social media, and technology trends, including AI tools and emerging platforms.\nIntroduce new creative formats, tools, and processes to improve quality and efficiency.\nEstablish and maintain creative quality standards, brand guideline compliance, and approval workflows.\n\n Benefits:\n\n Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.\nPublic holidays and annual leave in accordance with Cambodian Labour Law.\nNSSF registration and coverage as applicable.\nProfessional development and career growth opportunities.\nCollaborative and professional working environment.\nSeniority Pay\n\n Expected Profile of Candidates \n\n Languages:\n\n Khmer - 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