Regional Head of Ecommerce

Company Description

Are you a leader looking for a new & rewarding position? Do you want the chance to be a key player in our digital growth and further expansion across APAC? Would you enjoy working in a fast-pace environment with the autonomy to decide how to drive our business forward? If so, this might be the perfect role for you.

Here at COS we are looking for a Regional Head of Ecommerce to join our regional team in APAC

As the Head of Ecommerce, you will report to, and work closely with the regional Managing Director and the rest of the APAC Management team to drive our digital selling performance. You will also collaborate closely with the global ecommerce organisation to improve digital selling and our omnichannel customer offering. Your responsibility will be leading the Ecommerce teams in South Korea, China, Japan, South-East Asia and Australia, guiding the team towards taking ownership of their markets and their own development. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your excellent leadership skills by being a formal and informal mentor and acting as an ambassador for the brand and our values. You will set strategic plans and establish goals to reach together with your team.

**Job Description**:

- Optimize organizational and operational structures to increase digital selling and total selling
- Grow the digital business and develop expansion strategies
- Work closely with the global E-commerce Manager and the business development team to improve digital selling and our omnichannel customer offering, by securing an enhanced customer experience.
- Support in managing the overall digital marketing budget and spend effectiveness to secure online growth and development in the APAC region
- Provide local insights and gather information, using this to develop the digital business
- Coordinate and drive digital business development projects
- Collaborate with all functions in the regional team, contribute to an efficient workflow and towards the achievement of our long
- and short-term goals
- Lead and develop your team to grow the business, guide through the whole employee life cycle (selection, performance, appraisal, reward, development, exits)
- Manage your team in performance marketing channels such as Paid Social and Affiliate accounts, budgeting & forecasting amongst these channels
- Work cross-functionally with marketing team to develop a strategy and execute campaigns with influencers and/ or talent

**Qualifications**:

- Previous ecommerce experience working in a leadership role within fashion or retail industry
- Should have previous experience of direct line management responsibility, leading teams from distance is highly desirable
- Strong salesmanship and passion for digital sales, retail and COS particularly
- Experience and an excellent understanding of all core digital channels (SEO, PPC, Paid Social, Programmatic, and Affiliates). Knowledge of APAC local channels is an advantage
- Has a strategic mind-set
- Budget management and/ or P&L experience
- Proactive attitude and drive to constantly improve the business and best practice in order to achieve our goals
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Digital Expansion and site development experience
- Willingness to travel if required

Additional Information

Over the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern - choosing longevity over passing trends.

We set the bar high at COS - we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all our colleagues make.