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About the role

We are looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Campaign Operations Manager – Asia Pacific to join our regional marketing organisation at SAS.

 

In this role, you will play an important part in enabling marketing execution across Asia Pacific, supporting campaign operations, financial governance, internal communications, agency management and strategic marketing programs.

 

Working closely with regional and global marketing teams, finance, procurement, business operations and external agency partners, you will help ensure that marketing initiatives are executed efficiently, processes are optimised and resources are managed effectively.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career marketing professional who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, and is keen to explore how data, technology and generative AI can transform the way marketing teams operate.

 

Key Responsibilities

1. Campaign Operations & Execution

• Support the end-to-end operational execution of regional marketing campaigns and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities, timelines and established processes.
• Coordinate campaign planning, setup, tracking and reporting across marketing platforms, maintaining accurate and reliable campaign data.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, marketing operations teams and external agencies to ensure effective campaign delivery and operational excellence.
• Support purchase requisition processes, including vendor onboarding, cost-centre allocation, approvals and coordination with procurement, legal and finance.
• Maintain campaign documentation, operational trackers and shared resources to ensure visibility, consistency and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, automate repetitive tasks and improve campaign execution efficiency.

2. Budget, Procurement & Agency Management

• Support regional marketing budget management, including spend tracking, purchase requisitions, financial reconciliation, forecasting and reporting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date budget trackers and financial records to support informed decision-making and quarterly planning.
• Coordinate with finance, procurement and regional marketing stakeholders to ensure timely processing of purchase requisitions and adherence to financial governance requirements.
• Work closely with external agencies and vendors to coordinate operational deliverables, track progress and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and processes.
• Support supplier onboarding, invoice coordination, documentation and ongoing agency operations.
• Contribute to the standardisation and continuous improvement of budget management and procurement processes across markets.

3. Internal Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the planning and execution of regional and global internal communications initiatives that strengthen alignment, engagement and collaboration across the marketing organisation.
• Coordinate internal events, including leadership town halls, team meetings, employee engagement sessions and regional planning forums.
• Develop, edit and coordinate content for internal newsletters, presentations, announcements and other communication channels.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure communications are clear, accurate, visually engaging and delivered on time.
• Maintain internal communication platforms and shared repositories, ensuring information is accessible, organised and current.
• Support the preparation of leadership presentations, operational updates and business communications as required.

4. Regional Programs, Events & Operational Excellence

• Support the planning, coordination and execution of regional marketing programs, executive engagements and flagship events, working alongside internal teams and external agency partners.
• Coordinate event logistics, project timelines, stakeholders, vendors and supporting materials to ensure seamless delivery.
• Research relevant industry conferences, business forums, awards and thought leadership opportunities to strengthen the organisation’s market presence and executive visibility.
• Contribute to regional and global marketing operations initiatives focused on process standardisation, efficiency and operational excellence.
• Explore opportunities to leverage digital tools, automation and generative AI to streamline workflows, improve reporting accuracy and increase team productivity.
• Assist with tracking operational performance, identifying gaps and recommending practical improvements to processes and ways of working.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Finance, Communications or a related discipline.

Experience

• 1–2 years of relevant experience preferred, ideally in marketing, campaign operations, business operations, marketing communications, project coordination or a related function.
• Exposure to a business-to-business (B2B) marketing environment, technology organisation or multinational company would be advantageous.
• Previous experience coordinating with external agencies, vendors or cross-functional stakeholders would be beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Marketing & Business Acumen

• Foundational understanding of marketing concepts, including content marketing, digital campaigns, social media, email marketing and B2B marketing strategies.
• Interest in understanding how marketing operations contribute to business outcomes, campaign performance and overall marketing effectiveness.
• Familiarity with marketing technology platforms and campaign management processes would be advantageous.

Analytical & Operational Skills

• Strong numerical aptitude, analytical thinking and exceptional attention to detail.
• Good organisational, project coordination and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work with budgets, spreadsheets, operational data and reporting tools with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with collaboration and workflow management platforms is an advantage.
• Good creative problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and propose practical solutions.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Confidence in collaborating with stakeholders across functions, seniority levels, cultures and geographies, including senior leaders and external agency partners.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and contribute effectively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism and a service-oriented approach to stakeholder engagement.

Technology, AI & Learning Agility

• Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, marketing platforms and digital tools.
• Interest in leveraging generative AI, automation and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiencies and streamline marketing workflows.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes and systems, with an openness to experimentation and continuous learning.
• Awareness of the importance of data accuracy, confidentiality and responsible technology use.

Ways of Working

• Self-motivated, resourceful and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, multicultural and matrixed global organisation.
• Able to balance competing priorities, respond to changing business needs and maintain attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Flexible to collaborate across global time zones, including occasional meetings during US business hours.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, success means helping build a marketing organisation that operates with greater clarity, efficiency and consistency. You will contribute by:

• Ensuring campaign operations, budget tracking and procurement workflows are accurate, timely and well coordinated.
• Enabling effective collaboration between marketing teams, finance, procurement, global operations and external agencies.
• Delivering clear, engaging and professionally executed internal communications and marketing programs.
• Identifying opportunities to improve existing processes through data, automation and emerging technologies.
• Building trusted relationships and developing the skills needed to take on greater responsibilities within a global marketing organisation.

Why Join Us?

At SAS, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of marketing, business operations, data and AI, gaining exposure to diverse markets, experienced leaders and cross-functional initiatives across Asia Pacific and beyond.

We value curiosity, collaboration, accountability and the willingness to challenge conventional ways of working. If you are someone who enjoys solving problems, learning continuously and making things work better, this role offers the opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful contribution to a regional and global team.

 

 

You are welcome here.

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