Delivery Hero
E-Commerce
Head,Shops
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“Head, Shops at Delivery Hero. Skills: GMV growth, P&L ownership, Retail partnerships. Scale GMV and order volume. Identify new growth levers”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive Topline Performance; Deliver on profitability targets
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10-12 years experience, Senior Commercial roles, Marketplace roles, Key Account Management background, Proven ability to influence, Manage high-value external stakeholders, Proven experience in P&L management, Deep understanding of marketplace dynamics, Demonstrated experience leading large teams, Fast-paced digital environment experience
Nice to Have
High-growth e-commerce platform experience
What You'll Do.
Scale GMV and order volume
Identify new growth levers
Expand into new cities
Increase marketplace footprint
Lead negotiations with retail groups
Secure market-leading partnerships
Build Joint Business Plans
Manage vertical's full P&L
Optimize commission structures
Grow other revenue streams
Provide advertising opportunities
Provide digital visibility opportunities
Own Catalog Integrity
Ensure high-standard content
Ensure accurate imagery
Ensure real-time inventory updates
Drive adoption of platform features
Improve picking accuracy
Ensure seamless customer journey
Collaborate with Logistics teams
Collaborate with Marketing teams
Collaborate with Product teams
Translate partner feedback
Reduce friction for retailers
Foster data-driven decision-making
Foster relentless execution
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; External stakeholders
Full Job Description
foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. As the Head of Shops, your primary mission is to accelerate the growth and scale of foodpanda Malaysia’s Marketplace vertical. You are the business owner of our partner ecosystem, responsible for driving GMV, increasing order penetration, and ensuring foodpanda is the preferred digital destination for Malaysia’s top retailers. While driving the topline, you also hold full P&L ownership, balancing rapid expansion with sustainable commercial health and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities 1. Growth & Market Expansion * Drive Topline Performance: Take full accountability for scaling GMV and order volume; identify and unlock new growth levers across diverse retail categories. * Lead the expansion into new cities and high-potential segments to increase foodpanda's marketplace footprint nationwide. 2. Strategic Partnerships & Acquisition * Lead high-level negotiations with national retail groups to secure market-leading partnerships and portfolio density. * Build long-term Joint Business Plans (JBPs) with major external stakeholders that align partner success with our commercial goals. 3. P&L & Sustainable Revenue * Financial Accountability: Manage the vertical’s full P&L, optimizing commission structures and costs to deliver on profitability targets. * Grow other revenue streams by providing partners with high-impact advertising and digital visibility opportunities. 4. Operational Excellence & Feature Adoption * Virtual Storefront Quality: Own Catalog Integrity, ensuring partners maintain high-standard content, accurate imagery, and real-time inventory updates. * Operational Efficiency: Drive the adopt
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