Marketing Representative

About the role

Responsible for establishing SOS Indonesia's new office in Surabaya and developing partnerships in the city to support SOS Indonesia's mission of reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity through food rescue, corporate partnerships, and fundraising initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the opening and setup of the SOS Indonesia office in Surabaya, including establishing local operations and building the organisation's presence in the city.

• Identify and approach potential food donors, including hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries, and food manufacturers.

• Develop partnerships with companies for CSR, ESG, sustainability, and fundraising initiatives.

• Conduct business meetings, presentations, and follow-ups with prospective partners.

• Represent SOS Indonesia at local events, networking forums, and community activities to raise awareness of the organisation's mission.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and corporate partners.

• Engage with local government, communities, beneficiary organisations, and volunteers to support food distribution in Surabaya.

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth implementation of food donation and partnership programs.

• Achieve agreed partnership and fundraising targets; maintain partnership databases and prepare regular activity and performance reports.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, or partnership management.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and networking skills.

• An existing professional network in Surabaya or East Java is a strong advantage; experience in setting up a new office or branch is a plus.

• Proactive, target-oriented, and able to work independently.

• Passionate about sustainability, food waste reduction, and social impact.

• Willing to conduct field visits throughout Surabaya and surrounding areas.

• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and good command of English, both spoken and written.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; holds a valid driving licence and has own vehicle (preferred).

About us

Scholars of Sustenance Indonesia (SOS Indonesia) is an organisation focused on reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity through food rescue, corporate partnerships, and fundraising initiatives.

website : https://www.scholarsofsustenance.org/