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Country Launcher (E-Commerce, Startup)

Posted 31 January 2020
SalarySGD 120000 to SGD 150000
LocationSingapore
Job type Permanent
DisciplineBanking & Insurance
ReferenceSL/CL/ECS/SG

Job Description

  • Working for a regional startup
  • Reporting directly to founders
  • Launching markets

My client is one of the region's leading e-commerce players backed by well known-VCs in the region.

They are looking to ramp up their regional operations, and are looking for a Country Launcher to help scale up their growth.  

Key Responsibilities

  • Help design, and execute the launch of the business across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand
  • Serve as Employee number 1 for all 3 countries
  • Build, and train local teams across Sales, Partnerships, and Operations
  • Implement best practices across operations
  • Understand the individual markets, customers and drive marketing initiatives
  • Define and drive action plans to create strong relationships with local stakeholders
  • Adapt the business model to be culturally relevant without losing its identity

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of leadership experience
  • Proven track record of successfully launching at least 2 of the 3 markets listed
  • Experience in building a team from scratch
  • Exposure in managing complex operations
  • Proven track record in customer acquisition in startup environment
  • Previous P&L responsibilities
  • Ability to work with ambiguity and make things happen
  • 50% Travel is required 

 

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