Strategic Digital Commerce Lead, METCA Growth

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

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.