Senior Key Account Manager

Who we are

We are growing rapidly and as the exclusive partner of Flywheel in SEA,  we offer many exciting opportunities to work with leading brands across multiple categories and key industry players. By joining us, you will work on the cutting edge of digital and social commerce in SEA, and experience what it takes to drive a successful ecommerce business end-to-end.

The team you will be part of

The Brand Management Team is the trusted partner for leading brands across Southeast Asia in strategic planning and driving sustainable online business growth. By analyzing performance, identifying opportunities, and aligning with our clients' commercial objectives, the team develops and executes data-backed strategies that maximize conversion and revenue. With a strong grasp of category dynamics and platform trends, and driving collaboration and coordination across other functions internally, Brand Management plays a key role in shaping long-term brand success in the digital commerce space.

The part you will play

As a Senior Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing the ecommerce business of one or multiple brands across all ecommerce platforms in Malaysia. As the brand's main point of contact and trusted advisor, you create the ecommerce strategy and annual plans for your brands and take ownership of their business like it is yours. You negotiate with brand and platform stakeholders to maximize the attractiveness of propositions for consumers and exposure for the brand, in order to grow the business. You have a firm grasp of ecommerce fundamentals, digital marketing, campaign development and the growth levers that the different marketplaces offer. You coordinate with our different in-house teams and ensure that collectively you make your brand(s) successful. 

You are responsible for account NMV and revenue growth and work closely with the business development team to explore how your brands can benefit from additional services. 

As a Senior Key Account Manager, you will take charge of 

• Grow account NMV and revenue
• Build strong relationships with your brand and platform counterparts 
• Deliver expert recommendations on the best strategy / promotions / growth levers for brands
• Develop annual growth plans and activation calendars and campaign proposals 
• Manage cross-functional team to drive brand performance (Content, Store Management, Operations, Chat) 
• Ensure all brand / store KPIs are met
• Collaborate on onboarding and growth plans for new brands
• Collaborate with management on NMV goals, planning and forecasting 
• Work together with Intrepid leadership to ensure account retention and growth
• Coach and develop junior team members

What we are looking for - the ideal profile

• University degree
• Fluent in English and Malay, ideally proficient in Mandarin
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in Ecommerce, ideally with a platform (Lazada / Shopee), with another enabler, or with a brand or distributor
• Experience in the FMCG category or merchandising will be an added advantage.
• Commercial performance-driven mindset, flexible & collaborative attitude, looking to make an impact and thriving in a fast-paced start-up environment
• Strong interpersonal, relationship and communication, listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to develop a brand ecommerce strategy and translate this into annual & monthly activation plans
• Experience in developing digital / ecommerce campaign plans
• Analytical skills to analyze data and make performance improvement suggestions
• Project management experience
• Good Excel and PowerPoint skills

In return, you will be getting

• We work with the most ambitious leading brands in ecommerce across South East Asia and the brand management team is the key interface between brands and our different in-house teams. In this role, you will have the most holistic overview of all facets of driving a successful e-commerce business    
• From Junior KAM to KAM to Senior KAM to Cluster Manager and beyond, this team offers a lot of opportunities for career progression and personal development, with increasing commercial and team management responsibilities
• Advanced systems and tools support you in running the stores of our clients, so you can focus your time on analyses, planning and initiatives that have the highest impact
• Brand Management is a very diverse discipline, from honing your analytical and commercial skills to communication, stakeholder management and negotiation, you will get to do it all and learn from a collaborative and supportive team of experts

We also offer

Best of Both Worlds

We are a scale up: the sophistication of a small multinational, with the agility of a start-up. This means you get to work on cutting-edge projects, and besides your 'standard' job description, we love to see you show entrepreneurial initiative and want to see your take on how you can take your role and our company to the next level. Good ideas get implemented. You are the master of your own destiny.

Culture that Brings Out the Best

At Intrepid, culture is not just a buzzword, it is what we practice at work every day. We believe in collaboration over competition, transparency over politics, and willingness to learn over ego. You will be part of a team where people genuinely support one another, celebrate wins together, and face challenges head-on as one. We put our all into the work but we balance it with fun, whether that is through team lunches, after-work hangouts, events or shared laughter in the office. This is a place where you can thrive professionally while having a great time.

Grow Without Limits

Learning at Intrepid is constant and dynamic. You will have access to formal training through face-to-face sessions, coaching and our very own Intrepid Academy. On top of that, real-world experience such as leading clients, working with advanced tech, and mastering best-in-class processes will accelerate your growth every step of the way. Surrounded by a talented team that raises the bar daily, in a rapidly growing and ever-expanding business, the opportunities for your development are endless.

Rewarding You Right

We believe great work deserves great rewards at Intrepid. That's why we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits, including comprehensive insurance and ample leave, to support you both in and out of the workplace. We want you to feel valued, cared for, and empowered to bring your best self to work every day.

Note: We will not be accepting any unsolicited resumes or CVs from headhunting or recruitment agencies at this point. Any CVs or profiles shared with us will not be entertained, and in the event of dispute, Intrepid will not be liable for any material compensation to third parties 

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