About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
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EMEA eCommerce Lead
Location: Slough - UK, Sassenheim - Netherlands, Köln - Germany, Barcelona - Spain and Warsaw - Poland
Competitive salary plus market leading benefits package
We’re looking for an EMEA eCommerce Lead to drive the growth and transformation of our digital ecommerce marketing strategy across the region. In this role, you’ll lead the development and execution of eCommerce initiatives for our brands & products, working cross-functionally to unlock new opportunities, enhance customer experience, and deliver sustainable growth.
At AkzoNobel, we’re proud of our heritage and our commitment to innovation. You’ll join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where your expertise in digital commerce, strategy, and stakeholder management will play a critical role in shaping the future of our business.
What you’ll do:
• Lead the development and execution of the EMEA eCommerce channel strategy, aligned with wider business objectives & teams.
• Drive online sales growth across key platforms and channels, including pureplay and omnichannel partners.
• Activate ecommerce optimisation programs across our Digital Shelf, including best practice experiences, asset management & data syndication
• Support the rollout and adoption of eCommerce tools, platforms, and best practices across markets.
• Analyse performance data and market trends to optimise eCommerce performance and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams to deliver a seamless end-to-end customer experience.
• Influence key stakeholders across regions and functions to ensure alignment and delivery of priorities.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends to keep AkzoNobel at the forefront of digital commerce.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, capabilities, and ways of working.
What you bring:
• Proven experience in eCommerce, digital commerce, or online sales, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Proven experience in marketing or related functions, with an understanding of the digital shelf optimisations.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience delivering growth through digital channels.
• Experience working with online retailers, marketplaces, or omnichannel customers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across multiple regions and functions.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to turn data into actionable insight.
• Experience managing projects or programmes in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to delivery.
Who you are:
• Digitally savvy, commercially driven, and passionate about marketing & eCommerce growth.
• A strong collaborator who can influence and align stakeholders across the business.
• Results-focused, with a drive to deliver measurable impact.
• Adaptable and comfortable navigating complexity across regions and markets.
• Curious and forward-thinking, always looking for new opportunities to innovate.
Ready to shape the future of eCommerce across EMEA?
Apply now and play a key role in driving digital growth at AkzoNobel.
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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 51505
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
