Assistant Manager - Marketing
Sales / Marketing / Business Development / Merchandising
About the Employer
Job Description
WE ARE HIRING!
Sumathi Holdings is a well-known conglomerate in Sri Lanka with an extensive portfolio of diversified businesses. Our subsidiaries are professionally managed, high-performing, socially responsible, and deliver superior value to the markets they serve. Sumathi Holdings also maintains several strategic investments and alliances across key sectors of the Sri Lankan economy.
We are currently looking for a proactive, creative and results-driven professional to join our team as an Assistant Manager – Marketing. This is an exciting opportunity to work across branding, digital marketing, integrated campaigns and stakeholder engagement, while developing the leadership capabilities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies and campaigns.
- Oversee day-to-day digital marketing activities, including social media, website content, paid media and campaign performance.
- Ensure brand consistency across all marketing and communication channels.
- Coordinate creative development and marketing collateral with internal teams and external partners.
- Manage campaign timelines, deliverables and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities and emerging marketing technologies.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
- Support marketing process improvements, while mentoring junior team members and fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external agencies, vendors, and partners to ensure smooth marketing execution and timely approvals.
ASSISTANT MANAGER – MARKETING
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Management or a related discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as CIM or SLIM will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in marketing, branding or digital marketing.
- Agency experience will be an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of branding, digital marketing and integrated marketing communications.
- Experience in managing digital marketing platforms, campaign analytics and performance reporting.
- Excellent project management, organisational, communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- Creative thinking with commercial awareness, high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and AI-powered marketing tools.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Be part of a forward-thinking, innovation-driven group of companies.
- Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your creativity and insights are valued.
- Attractive remuneration package and career growth opportunities.
