Category Manager driving e-commerce growth for Intrepid Asia, responsible for client success and operational excellence in the Philippines market.
Responsibilities
Responsible for driving the top-line & Bottomline growth of our business in the Philippines.
Building and mentoring key account managers.
Liaising closely and developing ambitious plans with top brand/seller partners and platforms.
Establishing processes to ensure e-commerce success for brand and seller partners.
Conducting regular analyses to understand the impact of category and brand decisions on performance.
Implementing regional or local initiatives to drive growth.
Own the GMV and GP1 targets for the assigned brand portfolio, driving performance through client success, new value-added initiatives, and operational excellence.
Lead & drive commercial excellence projects aimed at increasing quality of service delivered through process optimization & relevant initiatives.
Ensure that all brand and store KPIs are met.
Analyze sales performance and advise clients on key levers for growth and take lead in the execution plan.
Be a champion in inventory forecast and planning.
Drive efficiency through accurate demand forecasts to optimize business performance with right stock availability and assortment.
Ensure pricing competitiveness, innovative promotional schemes, and effective merchandising are in place with consumer centric thinking at the forefront.
Lead a team of KAMs to deliver excellent client experiences through upskilling, knowledge transfer, and continuous capability building.
Work closely with internal stakeholders (Operations, CX, Graphic Design & Merchandising, Finance, Social Commerce) to optimize quality of service delivered.
Maintain close relationships with external stakeholders, brands’ leadership and e-commerce platforms.
Requirements
Fluent in English
Minimum of 7-10 years working experience in ecommerce, either working with ecommerce platforms (in category management or brand partnership management), or heading ecommerce in a leading brand, or a senior commercial role in an ecommerce enabler / distributor
Experience with retail business & category management is needed
Strong track record of high-level negotiations with partners and successful internal/external relationship management
Proven ability to manage a team. Ability to build team up, build processes, drive results and foster positive culture
Solid Excel / Powerpoint skills, ability to be a data storyteller.
Benefits
Excellent and competitive compensation package
Professional and open international working environment – culturally integrating the best of all cultures to take the best of each and ensure we build an energetic, commercial, and fun working atmosphere.
Ample opportunity for personal and professional development, both on the job and through regular training (Ecommerce topics, technical skills, soft skills and leadership training) made available on our proprietary learning platform Intrepid University
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