Manager, Digital Commerce Strategy-METCA

Colgate; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Digital Commerce Strategy Manager for the Middle East, Türkiye & Central Asia based in Dubai. You will shape METCA's eCommerce growth framework, drive cross-functional collaboration, and lead analytics-driven initiatives to accelerate performance.

You will partner with Marketing, Customer Development, Finance and regional teams to define GTM plans, measure impact, and scale successful pilots. This role requires strong English fluency and a strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• Mandatory fluency in English.
• Bachelor's degree; preferably in Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Marketing or Engineering.
• Minimum 4-7 years of experience in Digital Commerce or Omnichannel Strategy.
• Previous experience in Tech/Social ecosystems and industries is required.
• Experience in complex cross-functional collaboration, project management and a strategic mindset.
• Proven ability to drive business growth utilizing AI and machine learning to achieve goals efficiently and at scale.
• Strong command of the digital shelf, retail media and ecommerce analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve METCA eCommerce growth strategy aligned with hub priorities and market dynamics.
• Support markets in defining market-specific eCommerce growth strategies, investment priorities and acceleration plans.
• Develop hubs Social Commerce strategy, roadmap and GTM with Customer Development and Marketing teams.
• Monitor emerging Digital/Social platforms, business models and partnership opportunities at hub level.
• Scale successful pilots and best practices in Digital Commerce across METCA.
• Increase organizational maturity through capability development and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and own common Hub KPIs framework and dashboards to track progress.
• Benchmark leading practices across regions, global teams and external industry leaders.
• Monitor the Digital Commerce flywheel and track KPIs to inform monthly category reviews.

Skills

Fluent English

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic mindset

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, Marketing or Engineering

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Globally

Job Number#174914 - Dubai Dubai United Arab Emirates

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Scope of Responsibility:

The Digital Commerce Strategy Manager - Middle East Turkiye & Central Asia is responsible for developing and accelerating the Hubs Digital Commerce growth. This strategic role reports to the Future Growth Strategy Lead for METCA and partners closely with Customer Development Marketing CS&L Finance HR RegionalRegional and Global teams to identify growth opportunities build scalable capabilities and drive adoption of best practices across METCA.

The position connects strategic priorities with market execution by developing growth frameworks capability building programs performance measurement GTM and Innovation roadmaps in collaboration with the different stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and evolve METCA eCommerce growth strategy aligned with the hub priorities and market dynamics.

• Support markets in defining market specific eCommerce growth strategies investment priorities and acceleration plans.

• Develop Hubs Social Commerce strategy roadmap and GTM in close collaboration with the Customer Development and Marketing team.

• Monitor and Identify emerging Digital/Social platforms business models and partnership opportunities at Hub level.

• Scale successful pilots and best practices in Digital Commerce across METCA.

• Increase organizational maturity through capability development and knowledge sharing.

• Develop & Own common Hub KPIs framework and dashboards to track progress.

• Benchmark leading practices across other regions global teams and external industry leaders.

• Monitor the Digital Commerce flywheel (distribution digital shelf availability share of search conversion etc) track KPIs and prepare monthly category performance reviews and recommendations.

Required Qualification

• Mandatory fluency in English. Arabic & Turkish are good to have.

• Bachelors Degree; preferably in Economics Mathematics Business Administration Marketing or Engineering.

• Minimum 4-7 years of experience in Digital Commerce or Omnichannel Strategy.

• Previous experience in Tech/Social ecosystems and industries is required.

• Experience in complex cross-functional collaboration project management and a strategic mindset.

• Proven ability to drive Business Growth utilizing new technologies including AI and machine learning to achieve business goals efficiently and at scale.

• Strong command of the digital shelf retail media and eCommerce analytics.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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Required Experience:

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