E-Commerce Manager - Japanese Speaking

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Allowance

Transportation Allowance

Annual Leave 14 days

Job summary

JAC Recruitment Pte Ltd seeks an experienced E‑Commerce Manager to drive growth across ASEAN markets, collaborating with major platforms such as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok Shop.

You will align regional initiatives with local market teams and the Japan Headquarters, tailoring strategies to each market while leading cross-functional projects and partner engagements in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in E-Commerce, Marketing, or Trade Marketing.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and driving cross-team projects.
• Business-level Japanese proficiency.
• Business-level English proficiency.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage e-commerce platform partnerships and account management across ASEAN.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and E‑Commerce teams.
• Bridge ASEAN subsidiaries and Japan Headquarters to align priorities.
• Lead cross-functional projects to drive regional e‑commerce growth.

Skills

E‑commerce

Stakeholder management

Japanese (business)

English (business)

Project coordination

Job description

Our client, a leading Japanese FMCG company, is looking for an experienced and proactive individual to join as an E-Commerce Manager.

This role will play a key part in driving the company's e-commerce growth across ASEAN markets through strategic collaboration with major e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. Working closely with local market teams and Japan Headquarters, you will support regional e-commerce initiatives while tailoring approaches to the unique needs and challenges of each market.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. E-Commerce Platform Partnership & Account Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional stakeholders from major e-commerce platforms including Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
• Drive regular communications and business review meetings with platform partners to identify growth opportunities and strengthen collaboration.
• Monitor sales performance, campaign execution, and business results across ASEAN markets.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and business updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on market trends, platform developments, seller programs, campaign initiatives, and the evolving e-commerce landscape.
• Lead collaboration with platform partners and internal stakeholders to support business growth and strategic initiatives.

2. ASEAN Market Development & Local Team Support

• Partner closely with local teams across ASEAN markets to support the development and execution of market-specific e-commerce strategies.
• Understand the unique business environment, challenges, and priorities of each market and provide tailored recommendations.
• Support local teams in identifying opportunities, solving business challenges, and maximizing platform performance.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice exchange across ASEAN markets to strengthen overall e-commerce capabilities.
• Work collaboratively with local stakeholders to drive sustainable business growth rather than applying a one‑size‑fits‑all regional approach.

3. Cross-functional Collaboration & Project Management

• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and E-Commerce teams across ASEAN markets.
• Act as a bridge between ASEAN subsidiaries and Japan Headquarters to ensure alignment on business priorities and strategic direction.
• Facilitate discussions among stakeholders with diverse perspectives and objectives, driving constructive collaboration and decision‑making.
• Lead cross‑functional projects and initiatives that contribute to regional e-commerce growth and organizational capability building.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required

• Experience in E-Commerce, Marketing, or Trade Marketing functions.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and driving projects across teams.
• Business-level Japanese proficiency (required for communication and strategic alignment with Japan Headquarters).
• Business-level English proficiency (required for communication with regional platform partners and ASEAN market teams).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic business environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with major ASEAN e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
• Regional ASEAN experience supporting multiple markets.
• Experience developing Joint Business Plans (JBP) with platform partners.
• Experience building strategic partnerships with e-commerce platforms.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and online consumer engagement.
• FMCG industry experience.

OTHER INFORMATIONS

• Monthly Salary: SGD 7,000 - 9,000
• Housing Allowance
• Transportation Allowance
• Annual Leave: 14 days
• Sick Leave: 14 days
• Probation Period: 3 months
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid arrangement (subject to discussion)
• Business Travel: Regional travel within ASEAN countries required
• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Interview Process: 2 rounds (online)