Assistant Category Manager (E-commerce)

Who we are

Intrepid Asia is a leading Ecommerce and Digital Solutions Provider in South East Asia. We offer end-to-end omni-channel ecommerce management, Livestreaming, Video production & Affiliate Management for Social Commerce plus full funnel Digital Marketing Services and advanced Market Intelligence, all powered by state of the art inhouse Technology to our client base of leading international brands across all key marketplaces and social platforms in all 6 SEA countries. Brands love our regional presence, our excellent data-driven and growth-focused services which are enabled by the strongest team in the industry, and our advanced marketing and tech capabilities.

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 part you will play

As the Asst. Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving the top-line growth of our business in Indonesia. This role will focus on managing a portfolio of leading brands, driving growth, and achieving commercial excellence. You will be responsible for building strong ecommerce strategies, overseeing P&L performance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across key platforms. This role requires close collaboration with both internal cross-functional teams and external brand partners, while leading and developing a high-performing Brand Management team.

As an Assistant Category Manager, you will:

• Category Growth & Strategy: Drive revenue, market share, and profitability for Beauty brands, leveraging deep category insights (consumer trends, product innovation, seasonal demand, competitive landscape).
• Ecommerce Partner Management: Lead and negotiate annual agreements with top e-commerce platforms (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, etc.) to secure strategic visibility, campaigns, and promotional opportunities for Beauty brands.
• P&L & Performance Management: Oversee brand portfolio profitability through robust P&L management, ensuring pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies deliver against targets.
• Campaign & Launch Excellence: Plan and execute high-impact brand campaigns, new product launches, and exclusive activations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to align brand strategies and deliver seamless end-to-end execution.
• Team Leadership: Coach, develop, and inspire the Brand Management team to deliver outstanding performance, fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and excellence.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate strong, long-term partnerships with brand principals and ecommerce platforms to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and business growth.