Head of Asia Business, Consumer Durables
Connected Group ·www.connectedgroup.com
Apply directOur client is an international consumer business group with multiple businesses. They are a new division head to lead a key pillar's Asia businesses. You will be the executive leader owning the P&L and regional growth in Asia, with China being a key market. Leveraging your experience in market expansion, e-commerce, and commercial transformation, you will build out local capacity, drive channel strategy, and expand revenue in accordance with the company's strategic plans.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Growth & Regional P&L: Define and execute a multi-year growth strategy to ambitiously expand regional revenue, serving as a core member of the Global Leadership Team.
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Commercial Transformation: Drive direct-to-consumer e-commerce and marketplace operations in various Asian markets alongside specialty retail and regional distributor networks.
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Headquarters & Local Alignment: Collaborate with global HQ on product development, joint business planning, and marketing adaptation for Asian markets.
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Team Leadership & Scale: Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary regional team spanning marketing, trade marketing, customer service, e-commerce, finance, and warehouse logistics.
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Market Expansion: Lead hands-on partner outreach, customer relationship management, and sales development across Asia Pacific spanning from Japan in the north and Australia in the south, with China being a key growth market.
Candidate Profile
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Experience: Proven track record in general management, business unit leadership, or regional commercial execution within a consumer goods (FMCG, durables, housewares, lifestyle, or tools) multinational matrix group.
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China Growth Track Record: Demonstrated success accelerating consumer brand penetration in Mainland China across e-commerce ecosystems and specialty retail.
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Leadership Style: "Hands-on" strategic leader who balances high-level vision with agile daily execution in a growing regional hub.
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Languages & Location: Business fluency in English is mandatory; fluency in Mandarin is highly desirable.