Marketing Lead

About Horizontal: Established in 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, and Malaysia. https://www.horizontaltalent.com/

Role Overview

The Marketing Lead will be responsible for managing day-to-day marketing operations for the APAC region. This role requires a hands-on marketer who can manage execution, coordinate with vendors, oversee social media, and support campaigns while also managing a small team to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute day-to-day marketing activities across the APAC region
• Own social media planning, coordination, posting schedules, and basic performance tracking
• Coordinate with and manage external vendors (design agencies, digital partners, event vendors, etc.)
• Support execution of marketing campaigns including employer branding, sales enablement, internal communications, and events
• Manage and guide junior team members, ensuring clear task allocation and timely delivery
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including sales, recruitment, leadership, and HR
• Ensure brand consistency across all marketing outputs and communications
• Track execution timelines and follow through on deliverables across multiple initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• 34 years of experience in marketing, preferably in B2B, staffing, IT services, or agency environments
• Strong execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Hands-on experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
• Experience working with vendors and managing external partners
• Basic understanding of digital marketing, content, and campaign execution
• Prior experience in managing or mentoring junior team members
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

Desired Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive and ownership-driven mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently while aligning closely with leadership direction

The above description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.