ASEAN General Manager (Consumer)

Substance; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 500.000.000 - 700.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading omnichannel consumer business group is seeking an ASEAN General Manager to drive P&L ownership and shape market strategies across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial leadership and a proven track record in launching businesses in the ASEAN region. This role offers the chance to lead significant market expansion efforts and collaborate closely with diverse teams.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunity for rapid career progression

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial, general management, or expansion leadership.
• Proven track record in launching and scaling businesses across multiple ASEAN markets.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Indonesian business while mapping and executing new market entries across ASEAN.
• Own full commercial outcomes across retail, e-commerce, marketplace, and distribution.
• Build localized strategies rooted in shopper behavior and operational readiness.

Skills

Commercial leadership

P&L management

Go-to-market strategies

Team building

Retail and e-commerce optimization

Job description

Drive commercial growth. Orchestrate market entry. Shape the future of consumer growth in Southeast Asia.

We work with brands that don’t just grow, they shape the future. We’re now leading the search for an ASEAN General Manager (Consumer) on behalf of a leading omnichannel consumer business group anchored in Indonesia with a strong foundation and bold ambitions across Southeast Asia.

This is a pivotal commercial leadership role — driving P&L ownership, shaping market strategy, and leading regional expansion. You’ll anchor current performance while building the roadmap for entry into new Southeast Asian markets, adapting a proven consumer model to local behaviors, channels, and retail dynamics.

If you’ve led regional market expansions, Understand go-to-market strategies from the ground up, and know how to scale teams and channels across Southeast Asia, this is your next move.

About the Role

Drive commercial growth. Orchestrate market entry. Shape the future of consumer growth in Southeast Asia.

We work with brands that don’t just grow, they shape the future. We’re now leading the search for an ASEAN General Manager (Consumer) on behalf of a leading omnichannel consumer business group anchored in Indonesia with a strong foundation and bold ambitions across Southeast Asia.

This is a pivotal commercial leadership role — driving P&L ownership, shaping market strategy, and leading regional expansion. You’ll anchor current performance while building the roadmap for entry into new Southeast Asian markets, adapting a proven consumer model to local behaviors, channels, and retail dynamics.

If you’ve led regional market expansions, Understand go-to-market strategies from the ground up, and know how to scale teams and channels across Southeast Asia, this is your next move.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Indonesian business while mapping and executing new market entries across ASEAN.
• Own full commercial outcomes across retail, e-commerce, marketplace, and distribution.
• Build localized strategies rooted in shopper behavior, operational readiness, and channel potential.

Omnichannel Execution & Consumer Experience

• Ensure consistent brand and consumer experiences across all touchpoints: physical store, e-commerce, and retail partners.
• Optimize country-specific execution across stock, pricing, trade promotions, and visibility.
• Partner with marketing, product, and CX teams to shape market-right activation and experience strategies.

Brand & Partner Development

• Manage regional and global brand partnerships, owning trade terms and growth outcomes.
• Expand the product portfolio in line with local demand and consumer trends.
• Stay ahead of emerging categories, consumer behavior shifts, and retail innovation.

Team Building & Regional Structure

• Recruit and develop commercial leaders across key markets, building local execution muscle.
• Work closely with founders and senior leadership to shape go-to-market playbooks for future ASEAN countries.
• Identify whitespace for new formats, channels, and revenue models that accelerate expansion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial, general management, or expansion leadership—ideally across beauty, lifestyle, retail, or FMCG.
• Proven Track record of launching and scaling businesses across multiple ASEAN markets, with strong P&L ownership and commercial accountability.
• Expert in adapting go-to-market strategies to local consumer behavior, retail conditions, and channel dynamics both online and offline.
• Strong Operator Mindset, strategic yet execution-focused, highly adaptable, and able to move fast in new environments.
• Clear, confident communicator — equip with the cultural fluency and executive presence to align diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience building teams and infrastructure from the ground up in new countries is a major advantage.
• Fluent in English

This is more than a leadership role — it’s your chance to lead market expansion at scale. If you’re ready to shape how consumer brands grow across Southeast Asia, apply now or connect with the team at Substance.

Benefits

At Substance, we’re all about action, not just talk. If your profile aligns with what we need, you’ll hear from us within 1-2 weeks. If not, no fluff—just know we value your interest and will keep you in mind for future roles where your skills can make an impact.

Substance is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.