EC Manager - Japan Market, Consumer Electronic

We are looking for an experienced eBusiness Manager to drive the growth and development of our e-commerce business in the Japan market. Based in the Taipei office, this role will be responsible for developing and executing Japan e-commerce strategies, with a strong focus on major online marketplaces including Amazon Japan and Rakuten.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the e-commerce strategy for the Japan market, aligned with overall business objectives and growth priorities.
• Manage and grow the business across key e-commerce platforms, particularly Amazon Japan and Rakuten.
• Take ownership of marketplace performance, including sales, traffic, conversion, promotional activities and overall commercial results.
• Develop annual and seasonal e-commerce plans, including key campaigns, promotional calendars, product launches and marketplace activations.
• Monitor business performance and leverage data and analytics to identify growth opportunities and optimise sales performance.
• Manage marketplace operations including assortment, pricing, promotions, product content, inventory coordination and platform visibility.
• Partner with internal teams and external agencies/platform partners to execute e-commerce initiatives effectively.
• Build strong relationships with key marketplace partners and identify opportunities to enhance platform presence and commercial performance.
• Monitor competitor activities, consumer behaviour and evolving e-commerce trends in the Japan market.
• Provide regular business analysis, sales forecasts and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and other relevant teams to ensure effective execution.
• Identify new digital commerce opportunities and initiatives to drive sustainable growth in Japan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Marketing, E-commerce or a related discipline.
• Solid experience in e-commerce, eBusiness, digital commerce or online marketplace management.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with the Japan e-commerce market.
• Practical experience managing Amazon Japan and/or Rakuten is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience managing sales performance, promotions and marketplace KPIs.
• Good analytical capability with the ability to translate data into actionable commercial strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Able to work independently from Taipei while supporting and driving business activities in Japan.
• Good understanding of Japanese consumers, online shopping behaviour and marketplace dynamics.