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Marketing Lead (E-commerce)
12 months fixed-term contract
As the Marketing Lead (E-commerce) for our technology client, you will play a pivotal role in spearheading the strategy and commercial success of the Google Store in the Indian market. You will be responsible for leading all facets of e-commerce marketing and operations, driving the promotional strategy, and fostering high-level collaboration across internal and external ecosystems to deliver on sales targets and elevate the customer experience.
Role:
- Direct and own the end-to-end e-commerce operations for the online store in India, ensuring flawless execution of product launches, inventory management, and digital merchandising.
- Develop and own the comprehensive promotional roadmap designed to drive customer acquisition, conversion, and market share growth.
- Forge and cultivate strategic alliances with key third-party partners (e.g., Flipkart, Croma, etc.) to create synergistic promotional campaigns and expand market reach.
- Assume full ownership of the online store's operational and promotional budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and tracking financial performance to maximise ROI.
- Lead complex, cross-functional (XFN) initiatives, collaborating with senior stakeholders across Product, Marketing, Sales, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution.
- Analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) in depth to derive actionable insights, report on business performance, and implement data-driven optimisation strategies.
- Continuously identify and champion strategic process improvement and innovation opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and the overall customer journey.
You:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 14 years of experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, or retail operations, with a significant focus on market leadership roles.
- Proven track record of developing and executing large-scale e-commerce strategies that drive substantial commercial results.
- Demonstrated expertise in owning the entire lifecycle of complex promotional campaigns, from strategic planning to budget management and partner alignment.
- Deep understanding of the online retail landscape, business models, and consumer behaviour, particularly within the Indian market.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a proven ability to navigate complex organisational structures, influence decision-making, and drive consensus among senior leaders.
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills, proficient in using data to inform strategy and measure performance.
- Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills and - ideally - fluent in another Asian language to cover projects across APAC.
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