E-Commerce jobs
There’s no bigger marketplace these days than the virtual one, and the number of startups looking for able employees to man their online ‘stalls’ is correspondingly high. E-commerce is quite possibly the most prolific and widespread industry within the tech sector, with almost every country in Asia boasting its own homegrown representative (think Carousell in Singapore, Lelong in Malaysia, Tokopedia in Indonesia… the list goes on). A wide array of e-commerce related jobs is always available, whether you’re a programmer, marketer or graphic designer.
Countries with E-Commerce jobs
‘But where do I look to find positions for e-commerce jobs near me,’ you may now ask. If you currently live in Jakarta or Singapore, the odds are you won’t have to look far at all. Both of these cities are overflowing with startups hiring for a variety of jobs and roles in e-commerce. This isn’t to say that opportunities are scarce elsewhere, but that being based in Indonesia or Singapore may afford the discerning jobseeker the luxury of choice.
Job opportunities
One might assume that most e-commerce jobs are in retail. Not so. While sales positions are definitely available, there are just as many, if not more, roles that involve marketing, software engineering or accounting. Those hoping to snare glamorous buying jobs from the get-go will most likely be disappointed, as such positions are far and few between. Instead, e-commerce startups appear to prioritise user experience as the key differentiating factor between them and their competitors. If you can suggest and/or implement a way to make online shopping even easier and more enjoyable for an e-commerce startup’s customers, you’ll be welcomed with open arms.
Hiring companies
A mixture of big names and feisty up-and-comers are among the companies hiring for jobs and roles in e-commerce. Lazada’s dominance in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines was bolstered in 2016 by Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba’s acquisition of a controlling stake, but the Sea-owned Shopee is rapidly closing the gap. The likes of Tokopedia, Traveloka and Bhinneka lead the charge of Indonesian e-commerce, while Flipkart and Snapdeal continue to tussle for supremacy in India after the former failed to acquire the latter.