Digital Commerce Director — Growth & Omnichannel (APAC)

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional exposure

Career development

Global FMCG brand

Job summary

Businesslist is seeking a commercially driven Digital Commerce Leader to steer the strategy across Malaysia and Singapore. You will drive growth, transformation and seamless online-to-offline experiences while leading a high‑performing team of professionals.

The role requires proven experience in leading Digital Commerce, E‑Commerce or Omnichannel functions and a track record of scaling online business within consumer brands. Regional exposure and strong leadership are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong commercial and business leadership experience.
• Proven success leading Digital Commerce, E‑Commerce or Omnichannel functions.
• Experience driving significant online growth within a branded consumer business.
• Demonstrated ability to build, transform or scale digital commerce capabilities from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of marketplace, social commerce and omnichannel ecosystems.
• Experience managing and developing high‑performing commercial teams.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Regional or multi‑country exposure will be highly advantageous.
• Prior experience within FMCG, Consumer Healthcare or other leading consumer goods organisations is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall digital commerce strategy across multiple markets.
• Drive sustainable and profitable growth across key e-commerce and social commerce channels.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Digital Commerce and Key Account professionals.
• Build scalable frameworks, capabilities and operating models to support future growth.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and external partners to achieve business objectives.
• Identify new opportunities to increase online sales, market share and consumer penetration.
• Drive omnichannel integration and create seamless online‑to‑offline consumer experiences.
• Leverage analytics and performance data to generate actionable commercial insights.
• Champion digital transformation initiatives and embed digital‑first ways of working across the organisation.
• Monitor evolving digital commerce trends, consumer behaviours and competitive activities.
• Collaborate with regional stakeholders to adapt and implement best practices across markets.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on digital commerce priorities, opportunities and investments.

Skills

Digital commerce leadership

Omnichannel strategy

E-commerce growth

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Businesslist is seeking a commercially driven Digital Commerce Leader to steer the strategy across Malaysia and Singapore. You will drive growth, transformation and seamless online-to-offline experiences while leading a high‑performing team of professionals.

The role requires proven experience in leading Digital Commerce, E‑Commerce or Omnichannel functions and a track record of scaling online business within consumer brands. Regional exposure and strong leadership are highly valued.