Beauty & Wellbeing Vietnam dCommerce Lead

Job Purpose:

To develop and lead the Beauty and Wellbeing 's eCommerce strategy, driving sustainable growth, profitability, market share, and shopper engagement across all digital platforms, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Planning

• Develop and implement the BW and Beauty and Wellbeing eCommerce strategy in line with company goals.

• Drive channel vision, strategic priorities, and long-term plans to maximise growth opportunities.

• Identify and evaluate new eCommerce business models, partnerships, and channels.

2. Commercial & P&L Management

• Deliver revenue, profitability, and market share targets for the eCommerce channel.

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting for eCommerce sales and trade investments.

• Optimise trade spend and promotional investments to maximise ROI.

3. Customer & Platform Management

• Build strategic partnerships with key eCommerce platforms (e.g. Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada) at senior management levels.

• Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) negotiations with platforms to drive mutual growth.

• Ensure execution excellence in assortment, pricing, content, and promotions.

4. Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing eCommerce team including Key Account Managers, eCSP, and Affiliate capabilities.

• Coach and mentor team members to enhance eCommerce knowledge, skills, and execution capabilities.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and IT to deliver integrated eCommerce plans.

• Champion eCommerce within the organisation, driving digital transformation and omnichannel initiatives.

6. Shopper Experience & Conversion Optimization

• Oversee online merchandising, digital content, and shopper engagement strategies to maximise conversion rates.

• Lead initiatives to improve online availability, content accuracy, ratings & reviews, and last-mile delivery experiences.

7. Data Analysis & Insights

• Monitor and analyse channel performance, shopper trends, and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.

• Drive a data-driven culture within the eCommerce team for continuous optimisation.

8. Innovation & Digital Transformation

• Identify and implement new digital tools, technologies, and processes to enhance operational efficiency and shopper experience.

• Lead pilots and test-and-learn initiatives for emerging eCommerce opportunities (e.g. live commerce, social commerce).

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Total eCommerce sales value and growth vs. target

• Market share in eCommerce channel

• Gross margin and trade spend ROI

• Digital shelf metrics (availability, content accuracy, visibility)

• Online conversion rate and shopper engagement

• Successful execution of Joint Business Plans with platforms

• Team capability and engagement scores

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Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA is an advantage.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in FMCG or Retail, with at least 3-5 years in senior eCommerce leadership roles.

• Proven track record of developing and executing eCommerce strategies delivering strong commercial results.

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills.

• Excellent understanding of eCommerce platforms, digital marketing, and shopper behaviour.

• Highly analytical, data-driven, and results-oriented.

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Competencies:

• Strategic leadership & visioning

• Commercial & financial acumen

• Digital & eCommerce expertise

• Team leadership & talent development

• Influencing & stakeholder management

• Data analysis & insights-driven decision making

• Change management & innovation

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