Assistant Manager - E-Commerce (Marketplace)

About the Company

Babyshop is a well-established omni-channel retailer for babies and children, operating across the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and India. The business runs more than 250 stores and maintains a strong digital footprint across 14 markets, supporting millions of families with dependable, high-quality offerings in fashion, nursery, toys, and baby essentials. With more than five decades of experience, the brand is recognized for strong customer loyalty and a value-led approach.

Role Overview

This role sits within business development for Babyshop’s e-commerce marketplace. The position focuses on expanding the marketplace by bringing in and developing third-party suppliers, new brands, and accounts across consignment and back-to-back business models.

What You Will Do

• Manage existing suppliers and help grow their sales through timely ordering and coordinated promotional activity.
• Work with current suppliers on introducing new product listings.
• Identify and develop new vendors in assigned territories using consignment, back-to-back, or outright models to meet annual business targets.
• Partner with the legal team and suppliers to complete business agreements for both new and existing vendors.
• Coordinate shipments with Dubai-based suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and reduce stock-out risks in the assigned territories.
• For joint promotions, obtain credit notes and work with territory finance to ensure they are accounted for correctly.
• Train back-to-back suppliers on how to use the company’s ordering portal and process orders effectively.
• Prepare monthly sales reports for consignment and back-to-back suppliers.
• Work with territory finance to ensure supplier payments are released on time.
• Address ageing inventory concerns with suppliers on outright purchases and take suitable action such as returns or liquidation.
• Support new supplier account creation in coordination with the relevant territory team and supplier.
• Maintain the sales tracker each week, reviewing pricing, margins, unapproved products, and out-of-stock items, and acting on issues as needed.
• Ensure product listings go live within the required timeline.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Management is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in e-commerce retail is needed.
• Strong imagination and a creative approach to solving problems are important.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities are essential.
• Prior experience introducing international brands or launching a brand in a new market will be an added advantage.

Additional Information

This position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is a full-time, onsite role.