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About the RoleAre you ready to lead one of the most strategic growth pillars at Signify? As Global Commercial Leader Marketplaces, you’ll define and execute the global marketplace strategy for our consumer brands.
This senior role offers global scope, high visibility, and direct impact on strategic growth pillars.
You’ll be part of one of the fastest-growing business engines within Signify, operating with C-level exposure and shaping a scalable, profitable marketplace ecosystem worldwide. the role sits within the Central E-commerce team in the Netherlands (Eindhoven) and reports directly to the Head of D2C & Marketplaces.
More about the roleDefine and lead the global marketplace strategy: Set the vision and execute the roadmap to build a scalable, profitable marketplace ecosystem for our consumer brands Hue, WiZ, and Philips LED.
Full P&L ownership: Own global sales, margin, and logistics performance. Define and implement 3P business models (FBM/FBA/SFP) to drive growth and profitability.
Build the organization: Create a scalable operating model and position marketplaces as a core channel within Signify Consumer.
Lead the Global Marketplaces Team: Manage a team of experts and collaborate closely with regional leads (EU, NAM, Asia) to deliver growth across all major markets.
Run and grow the business: Your team is responsible for the daily management of marketplace sales, identifying incremental growth opportunities, and executing best-in-class campaigns and promotions with the right inventory.
Collaborate on hybrid marketplaces: Work closely with internal teams on hybrid platforms such as Amazon (1P + 3P) to define the best approach for growth and ensure seamless execution.
International expansion & compliance: Lead global marketplace expansion while ensuring full compliance with tax, customs, and regulations.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Markets and departments like IT, Logistics, Legal, Finance, and Marketing to streamline processes and implement strategies effectively.
You are part of one of the fastest-growing business engines in Signify.
You have end-to-end ownership: from strategy to execution.
You operate with global C-level exposure and direct impact on strategic growth pillars.
You will build the structure and team that makes marketplaces a cornerstone of our business.
10+ years of experience in E-Commerce, with proven success in building and scaling marketplace business models.
Deep knowledge of 3P business models (FBM/FBA/SFP) and marketplace operations.
Expertise in hybrid marketplaces: ability to view and operate 1P + 3P as one integrated business model.
High-level knowledge of the Amazon platform as one of the most critical hybrid marketplaces.
Expertise in Social Commerce and AI-driven selling.
Strong commercial and analytical skills: P&L, pricing, profitability.
International experience: EU, NAM, Asia, including regulatory nuances and cultural differences.
People leadership: experience leading global teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
Soft skills: High energy, stakeholder management, adaptability, and strategic thinking.
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our approximately 29,000 people.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
What we offer:
A strategic senior role with global scope and high visibility.
Competitive salary and variable bonus.
Flexible work options and extensive learning & development programs.
The chance to leave a legacy in one of our most critical growth pillars.
Come join us, and together we can light the way.
Ready to lead one of the most exciting digital transformations at Signify? Apply now and help us make marketplaces a cornerstone of our future.
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What We Do
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2023, we had sales of EUR 6.7 billion, approximately 32,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for seven consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum
rating for four consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page
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