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Role: Business Head, D2C Reports to: Executive Chairman Function: D2C Business Job Purpose: Lead the strategic direction and growth of the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) business segment, driving revenue, customer acquisition, and service. Develop and execute innovative business strategies to create exceptional user experiences and cultivate strong relationships with upscale merchants, ensuring market leadership in the hospitality service app industry. Key Responsibilities •Develop and execute the overall D2C business strategy, aligning with the company's vision and goals. •Lead cross-functional teams to drive product innovation, feature development, market expansion, and product support. •Identify and pursue strategic opportunities for revenue growth; including new market segments, product offerings, and initiatives to establish partnerships and alliances that enhance the D2C ecosystem. •Own product level profitability by ensuring optimal allocation of budgets and monitoring various costs (CAC, development costs, infrastructure costs, support costs, people costs, etc.) •Negotiate and finalize agreements with key stakeholders like merchants, technology partners, and institutions while ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships. •Oversee customer acquisition initiatives by leveraging digital marketing, user behavior & user growth strategies; oversee customer retention programs to minimize churn rate & maximize lifetime value. •Lead merchant onboarding efforts, ensuring a diverse and curated selection of upscale merchants on the platform by providing support and guidance to optimize the merchant’s presence and offerings. •Liaison with the technical program management team in prioritizing various feature enhancement and maintenance support. •Ensure adequate support is extended for timely resolution of merchant and consumer queries & issues •Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of D2C business initiatives and present periodic business reports to TLC leadership and other stakeholders. Education, Experience & Competencies Education Required: Bachelor's degree – Recommended: Master’s Degree – MBA (Sales & Marketing, Information Management) Experience 12+ years of experience in business development with strong understanding of D2C business models, preferably in hospitality and/or technology Critical Competencies Technical •Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and mobile app development •Proficiency in data analytics and market research tools •Understanding of B2B sales processes and D2C user growth methodologies.