Chief Executive Officer

Arvion Services; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Long-Term Incentives

Benefits & Leave details on employment

Leadership Opportunity

Growth & Impact

Job summary

Arvion Services is seeking a CEO to lead strategy, execution and growth in Malaysia. The role involves directing live streaming, content production, partnerships and financial performance from our Kuala Lumpur HQ.

You will build and mentor the core team, drive AI-enabled operations and ensure sustainable profitability while aligning with the founder and board expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in e-commerce, live streaming, digital content, or related operations with leadership exposure
• Strong track record in revenue growth, profitability, and team performance
• Hands-on leadership in recruitment, partnerships, and operations
• Comfort in early-stage startup settings with multiple priorities
• Fluency in English and Malay; Mandarin is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the business strategy and translate vision into annual plans and KPIs
• Build and lead teams across livestreaming, content, social media, sales and operations
• Drive live streaming and content ops across platforms including AI-enabled content
• Develop new business and partnerships, oversee engagement through to payment collection
• Manage financial performance focusing on sustainable profitability
• Identify revenue opportunities and steer resources to high-potential areas
• Grow Malaysia-focused market content, products and partnerships
• Turn viewership into inquiries, sales and long-term partnerships
• Strengthen operations with transparent reporting and reduced founder involvement
• Drive AI adoption with the technical team to improve efficiency
• Own day-to-day decisions and report progress and risks to leadership

Skills

Strategy execution

Leadership

Team building

P&L management

AI integration

Tools

TikTok Shop

Shopee

Job description

Job Overview

The CEO will have day-to-day authority over business operations and execution, including team management, recruitment, workflow implementation, business development and operational decision-making within agreed company objectives and budgets.

The CEO will work closely with the Founder and Board of Directors on major strategic and financial decisions, including:

• Annual business strategy and major changes in business direction
• Significant investments, budgets and major expenditures
• Senior-level hiring and changes to key leadership positions
• Major partnerships, contracts and commercial commitments
• New business ventures or significant changes to the company's business model
• Long-term incentive arrangements and other matters requiring Board approval

The CEO is expected to make decisions independently within the agreed scope of authority, while keeping the Founder and Board informed through regular performance reporting and escalation of significant risks or issues.

What Will You Do:

• Lead the business strategy and execution by translating the company vision into annual plans, quarterly goals, departmental KPIs and weekly priorities, while tracking performance and driving improvements.
• Build and lead the team by recruiting, training and managing livestreamers, content, social media, sales and operations teams, while establishing clear roles, workflows and performance standards.
• Drive live streaming and content operations across live commerce, short-form videos, YouTube, podcasts and online courses, including content featuring human personalities and AI avatars.
• Develop new business and partnerships with brands, suppliers, corporate clients, instructors and creators, and oversee partnerships from initial engagement through delivery and payment collection.
• Manage the financial and commercial performance of the business, including revenue, gross profit, expenses and cash flow, with a focus on sustainable profitability.
• Identify and prioritize revenue opportunities, focusing resources on the business areas with the strongest potential for stable and sustainable growth.
• Lead market growth in Malaysia by developing relevant content, products and partnerships that reflect local language, culture, lifestyle and consumer needs.
• Build audience-to-revenue opportunities by turning viewership, engagement and community trust into inquiries, sales, repeat purchases and long-term partnerships.
• Strengthen the company's operations by building a capable core team, establishing transparent reporting systems and reducing the founder's involvement in day-to-day operations.
• Drive practical AI adoption by working with the technical team to integrate AI into content creation, customer service, marketing and internal operations to improve efficiency and performance.
• Take ownership of day-to-day business decisions and execution, while keeping the Founder and Board informed on key performance, risks and strategic matters.

What Makes You a Good Fit:

• Strong understanding of the Malaysian market, consumer behaviour and local culture.
• 5+ years of experience in e-commerce, live streaming, digital content, brand marketing or related operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable results in areas such as revenue growth, profitability, live streaming sales, client acquisition or team building.
• Hands-on leadership experience in recruitment, interviewing, partnership negotiations and operational problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in an early-stage startup environment, managing multiple priorities and taking ownership of results.
• Good understanding of P&L, budgets, gross margins and cash flow, with the ability to use data to evaluate business performance.
• Practical experience with TikTok Shop, Shopee or other social commerce platforms.
• Existing connections with livestreamers, content creators and brands are an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and apply AI tools, with the ability to communicate business requirements clearly to technical teams.
• Proactive, reliable and accountable, with strong follow-through and a results-oriented approach.
• Strong commitment to integrity, trust and delivering genuine value to customers.
• Fluent in English and Malay; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Performance Bonus: Based on agreed targets covering gross profit, collections, operational performance and team building.
• Long-Term Incentives: Profit-sharing or other long-term incentives may be offered upon achieving agreed milestones, with terms outlined in a separate agreement.
• Benefits & Leave: Details will be confirmed upon formal employment.
• Leadership Opportunity: Take a key leadership role in an early-stage business combining AI, content production and social commerce.
• Growth & Impact: Play a direct role in shaping the company's growth and expansion within the Malaysian market.

Work Location:

Jalan Ipoh,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The primary role involves leading the team from the office, with flexibility required for livestreaming, content filming and client visits.