Strategy Trainee – PMAX T.O.M.E – Trainee Program 2026
Strategy
Ho Chi Minh
Trainee
Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm
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Objectives
About Total Marketing Elite 2026 — PMAX T.O.M.E: a program built to find true talent and develop them into PMAX's next generation of leaders, and the largest Trainee program we have ever run. We are looking for high-potential young talent across 7 tracks: Management Trainee, Media, Strategy, Influencer Management, Creative, Account, and Tech. This role is part of the PMAX Total Marketing Elite program, seeking talent for the Strategy Trainee position. This is where you experience the very best of Total Marketing: Learn for real — start with the Total Performance Marketing foundation, then go deep into your own specialization Own for real — work directly on real clients, real budgets, real deadlines; reviewed against clear milestones Absorb real-world expertise from industry-leading experts — you'll learn directly from the sharpest minds in the Marketing industry
Job Description
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
What awaits you on this journey?
Learn from experienced professionals working at one of the leading Digital Agencies in the APAC region.
Develop your potential through a fast-track career path, with opportunities to take ownership, build expertise, and grow into future marketing leaders.
Work on real client projects across multiple industries, gaining hands-on experience in digital marketing while building practical skills that matter in the industry.
3 Phases to Grow with Us:
Phase 1: Strategy Trainee (3 months)
Phase 2: Associate Strategy Executive (3 – 8 months)
Phase 3: Strategy Executive
The TIA (Training Investment Agreement) is signed at the trainee level but becomes effective for 12 months starting from the official contract commencement date.
Recruitment Process:
Please join the Zalo group to stay updated on the program information and receive detailed guidance about the recruitment process:
PMAX LAUNCHPAD – TRAINEE PROGRAM 2026
Phase 1:
Application & Entrance Test
Phase 2:
1st Interview with Functional Manager
Phase 3:
2nd Interview with CEO
Phase 4:
Offer
The test will be sent to applicants within approximately 24 hours after submitting the application. Please make sure to check your email regularly.
Candidates will have 3 days from the time of receiving the test to complete it.
The test duration is 45 minutes.
JOB DETAILS:
Research & Analysis:
Assist the project team to debrief and clarify the clients’ needs, thereby prioritizing necessary information that requires further research
Research, synthesize, analyze and gain in-depth information about market/category/brand/consumer insights to develop effectively strategic approach
Planning:
Understand, assess the quality of brief and support in proposing a relevant solution for clients by combining vertical knowledge and product of the function
Understand and propose appropriate communication channels in developing strategic approach for solutions/products which get customers’ deliverables
Work closely with project team to conduct each strategy planning steps of the whole progress, with guidance from Line Manager
Communicate with internal teams and clients to gather input and feedback from clients to adjust plan
Visualization & Presentation:
Contribute to the ideation and brainstorm the layout of proposal for the campaign, ensuring to meet clients needs
Support in preparation of materials and participate in presentations for both client and internal meetings.
Job Requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Qualification
Must have:
3rd/4th-year student or fresh graduate majoring in Marketing/Economics/Business Administration/… or any related fields and able to work full-time
Good at analytical skills, problem-solving skills & critical thinking
Have good business acumen, particularly marketing knowledge
Strong relationship building and engagement skills
Fast self-learning, growth mindset
Self-motivated, can-do attitude, bring optimistic and positive energy to the team
Good communication, planning and visualization skills
English at intermediate level
Good to have:
Experience in account management/project management/professional customer service role
Have been involved in project of different categories
Effective written and verbal communication skills are crucial, both in Vietnamese and English
PMAX-er Identification
Client Impact:
Everything we do is ultimately to deliver real client impact and value.
Innovation:
Innovation is to drive change and innovative new ideas to create more values for clients, teams and society.
People development:
People development is to attract, develop, and retain the most talented people. Development is a responsibility, not a choice, of both the individual as well as the organization.
Integrity:
Integrity is to be honest and show a consistent and uncompromising adherence to what is right, even if it is at our own cost.
Teamwork and fun:
Teamwork and fun is the cooperative and collaborative effort of a team to achieve a common goal or to complete a task, and trying to build a joyful & enjoyable atmosphere for everyone.
Extreme ownership:
Extreme Ownership is the practice of owning everything in your world, to an extreme degree. Think of yourself as the owner of the company. It means you are responsible for not just those tasks which you directly control, but for all those that affect whether or not your task is successful.
Benefits
Competitive salary range with yearly & quarterly incentives after the program, and 13th-month salary.
Flexible working time with up to 4 days working from home per month and 15 paid leaves per year
Parking allowance
Team bonding budget quarterly, snack time to engage team members
Quarterly, Yearly Recognition Gifts & Awards and gifts on special occasions (birthday, New year…)
Holiday activities; Company trip; Year End Party; Company Birthday; Culture Day; Quarterly Town Hall.
Insurance as full salary (SHUI) after the program (for official employees).
Annual health check-up and Healthcare Insurance VNI (for official employees).
Laptop supply/allowance or support for laptop purchase costs on an individual basis (for official employees).
Internal training & career development opportunities, and external L&D budget sponsorship (for official employees).
Other staff welfare allowances.
Job Summary
Year of Experience:
Not required
Job Level:
Trainee
Report Line:
Strategy Manager, Strategy Director
Peer:
Media, Account
Subordinate:
None
Salary Range:
10,000,000 VND Gross
Hiring Purpose:
New Hire
Working Location:
5th, 6th & 7th Floors, CIENCO4 Building, 180 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC
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