Head of New Business (APAC)

The company is a mobile food delivery marketplace Responsible for strategically planning and managing the growth of the groceries vertical across our APAC region. Establish and implement short and long-term operational goals, objectives, strategic plans and initiatives Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness, and implement changes required for improvement Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements Work effectively cross-functionally to improve workflow Take full P&L ownership of the groceries vertical in the respective markets Manage a regional and local team to plan and execute the launch and growth of the groceries vertical Negotiate and build partnerships with key partners in the grocery industry Be a mentor to the team and helping them to exceed their targets and support their career development You have at least 5 years working experience in e-commerce or groceries industry, in a strategic business development function Strong understanding of the traditional groceries business operations and e-commerce Having a commercial and operational mindset Strong communication and interpersonal skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities Ability to work well under pressure, detail-oriented and employs a proactive approach to problem-solving An entrepreneurial mindset with the willingness to challenge the status quo Willingness to travel (up to 50%) Process-oriented as well as strong organizational skills with a hands-on mentality Team player with an ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment