Chief Executive Officer - AI & Social Commerce

Arvion Services; Kuala Lumpur; Vor Ort; MYR 480.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Performance bonus

Long-term incentives

Growth opportunities

Leadership role

Zusammenfassung

Arvion Services is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead AI-enabled social commerce initiatives in Malaysia. You will translate vision into annual plans, manage budgets, and drive growth across livestreams, content, and partnerships.

You will recruit and guide teams, align with the Founder and Board, and ensure sustainable profitability while adopting AI tools to optimize operations and customer value.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in e-commerce, live streaming, or digital content with leadership responsibility.
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Hands-on in recruitment, partnerships and problem solving.

Aufgaben

• Lead the business strategy and execution by translating the company vision into annual plans, quarterly goals, departmental KPIs and weekly priorities.
• Build and lead the team by recruiting, training and managing livestreamers, content, social media, sales and operations teams.
• Drive live streaming and content operations across live commerce, short-form videos, YouTube, podcasts and online courses.
• Develop new business and partnerships with brands, suppliers, instructors and creators, overseeing engagements through delivery and payment.
• Manage the financial and commercial performance focusing on revenue, gross profit, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify revenue opportunities and prioritize areas with strongest growth potential.
• Lead market growth in Malaysia by developing local content, products and partnerships.
• Strengthen operations with reporting systems and reduce founder involvement in daily tasks.
• Drive AI adoption by partnering with tech teams to improve efficiency and performance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Tools

TikTok Shop

Shopee

Jobbeschreibung

Chief Executive Officer - AI & Social Commerce

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

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:

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