Marketing Executive (Mid-Career Programme) - #1175779

Programme Duration: 6 Months

Experience Level: Career switchers; previous experience in this function is not required.

Company Overview

Our client is an established organisation within the financial services industry, offering structured career development opportunities for professionals looking to explore a new career direction and build on their existing experience.

Through a six-month programme, participants will develop marketing, commercial and interpersonal skills through practical assignments and structured training in sales and financial advisory.

Role Overview

We are looking for creative and motivated professionals seeking a career transition to join as a Marketing Executive.

You will apply transferable skills from your previous work experience while developing capabilities in marketing campaigns, digital content creation and brand engagement.

Months 1–3: Marketing Exposure

Gain hands-on experience in social media management, content creation, campaign coordination, market research and promotional initiatives.

Months 4–6: Sales & Financial Advisory Development

Participate in structured sales and financial advisory training to strengthen communication, client engagement, relationship management and business development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels.
• Create engaging content for social media platforms, marketing materials and promotional activities.
• Support social media management, content scheduling and audience engagement.
• Conduct market research to identify consumer trends, audience preferences and marketing opportunities.
• Assist in organising marketing events, outreach initiatives and promotional campaigns.
• Track campaign performance and prepare basic marketing reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support branding and customer engagement activities.
• Apply insights from previous work experience to contribute ideas and support marketing initiatives.
• Participate in structured professional development, sales and financial advisory training.

Requirements

• Prior professional experience in any industry, with an interest in transitioning into marketing and exploring opportunities within financial services.
• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Media or a related discipline preferred. Candidates with other qualifications and relevant transferable skills are welcome to apply.
• Previous marketing experience is not required; a willingness to learn and apply new skills is essential.
• Interest in digital marketing, social media and content creation.
• Basic familiarity with Canva, social media platforms or digital marketing tools would be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, adaptable and proactive in learning new tools and approaches.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with others.
• Willingness to complete the full six-month programme, including the sales and financial advisory development phase.

Career Development Opportunities

• Build on existing professional experience while developing practical marketing skills.
• Gain exposure to marketing campaigns, social media management and digital content creation.
• Strengthen communication, presentation, client engagement and relationship management skills.
• Receive structured training to support a career transition.
• Potential consideration for a marketing-related role after programme completion, subject to performance and business requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”). e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to recruitSG’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA.