[ref. x72520604] Senior Manager, Commercial

apartmentAirAsia X placeKuala Lumpur scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly strategic and commercially-minded Senior Manager to lead and grow AirAsia's pre-book duty-free e-commerce business. This pivotal role is responsible for driving revenue and enhancing the end-to-end customer experience on the MOVE Duty-Free platform.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of e-commerce, travel retail, and digital marketing and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Business Strategy & Revenue Management:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy to achieve aggressive revenue and profitability targets for the pre-book duty-free business.
  • Drive commercial objectives - including revenue forecasting, budget allocation, and cost optimization.
  • Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new business opportunities, emerging trends, and customer needs.
  • Commercial & Marketing Execution:
  • Oversee the development and execution of digital marketing campaigns, promotions, and sales initiatives to drive traffic and conversion.
  • Partner with the Digital team to optimize the e-commerce platform's user experience (UX), checkout flow, and personalization features.
  • Develop and implement pricing strategies, upselling tactics, and loyalty programs to maximize revenue per passenger.
  • Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management:
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team to achieve business objectives.
  • Act as a key liaison and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Tech, Finance, Operations) and external partners (e.g., brands, suppliers, retailers).
  • Present business performance, insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in e-commerce, retail, or a related commercial function, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Proven track record of managing revenue and delivering significant business growth.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing, e-commerce platforms, and data analytics.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in the travel, airline, or duty-free retail industry is highly desirable

We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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