The Opportunity

Adecco is partnering with a leading global technology company to hire a Commercial Strategy & Operations Associate - Consumer Hardware to support commercial strategy, financial planning and go-to-market initiatives across APAC.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial operations, business strategy, management consulting or financial analysis professional to drive business planning, develop financial models, optimize promotional budgets and translate data-driven insights into actionable business recommendations.

You will work closely with regional Sales, Marketing, Finance and Commercial Operations teams to support annual operating plans, evaluate market opportunities, develop go-to-market strategies and improve business performance across the consumer hardware portfolio.

The role is ideal for a commercially minded, analytical and independent professional who enjoys solving complex business problems, navigating ambiguity and influencing cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced technology environment.

Office Location: Mapletree Business City, Singapore

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days working in office (Tuesday to Thursday), 2 days working from home

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

The Talent

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in Sales Operations, Commercial Operations, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Corporate Advisory or a related discipline. Alternatively, 4 years of relevant experience with an advanced degree.

Experience in consumer hardware, consumer electronics, telecommunications or retail will be highly advantageous.

Strong commercial acumen, with an understanding of business planning, revenue drivers, financial performance and market dynamics.

Proven experience in strategic planning, financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting or business performance analysis.

Strong data analysis and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex datasets into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations.

Experience developing go-to-market strategies, product activation plans or commercial initiatives to support business growth.

Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, define project scope and deliver initiatives within tight timelines.

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance and other cross-functional teams.

Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, identify operational challenges and recommend practical solutions with limited guidance.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present strategic recommendations and business cases to senior stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for operational improvement.

Experience developing reporting frameworks, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluating business outcomes.

Proficiency in Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, Slides and other productivity tools, will be advantageous.

Familiarity with AI-powered productivity tools and data-driven approaches to business planning will be an advantage.

A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics or a related discipline will be advantageous.

Job Description

Support the development and execution of annual operating plans (AOPs), including business planning, volume forecasting and financial modelling across APAC markets.

Develop and refine commercial strategies to support business objectives, product growth and revenue opportunities.

Build comprehensive volume and financial models to evaluate business performance, assess opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

Support go-to-market (GTM) planning and product activation strategies, ensuring alignment with regional business priorities and cross-functional stakeholders.

Assist in promotional budget planning, resource allocation and performance monitoring to optimize commercial investments.

Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking and industry analysis to identify emerging trends, business opportunities and potential risks.

Analyse sales performance, market dynamics, customer insights and channel effectiveness to inform commercial strategies and recommendations.

Develop hypotheses, define problem statements and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate business opportunities and operational challenges.

Synthesize findings from complex datasets into clear, structured and actionable business insights.

Define, monitor and report key business metrics to track progress against commercial objectives and performance targets.

Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards to improve visibility into business performance and support data-driven decision-making.

Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects, including defining project scope, developing workplans, identifying resource requirements and tracking deliverables.

Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Commercial Operations teams to align priorities, drive execution and deliver business outcomes.

Prepare strategic narratives, business cases and presentations to communicate recommendations and influence senior stakeholders.

Identify operational inefficiencies and develop scalable solutions to improve business processes, productivity and execution.

Establish effective business operating rhythms, reporting processes and performance reviews to strengthen operational rigour.

Evaluate alternative business solutions, assess potential benefits and trade-offs, and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Build strong working relationships with regional and global stakeholders, understanding their priorities and aligning resources to achieve shared objectives.

Develop a deep understanding of the consumer hardware business, product portfolio, competitive landscape and industry ecosystem.

Leverage technology and AI-powered tools where appropriate to improve analytical efficiency, reporting quality and business decision-making.

Manage competing priorities independently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, quality and timely delivery.

Next Step

Send your updated resume to jason.lew@adecco.com

Email Title: Apply Commercial Ops - Hardware

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted