General Manager, Cambodia
- Andrew Millar
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
Foodpanda
Job Description
Sector: FMCG, Fashion, Retail, Ecommerce & Services
Overview
Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh
The General Manager, Cambodia will lead the country operations and overall strategy for Foodpanda in Cambodia.
This role is pivotal in shaping the company’s presence and competitive growth in the fast-expanding food delivery and e-commerce ecosystem.
The successful candidate will oversee leadership, commercial growth, operations and external stakeholder engagement.
Department/Function: Executive Leadership & Strategy (CEO, Board of Directors, Strategic Planning)
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Cambodia business.
Own and deliver on the P&L to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
Translate regional and global strategies into effective local execution.
Build and lead a strong senior leadership team across all functions.
Define and implement strategies to grow market share, order volume and customer base.
Drive partnerships, sales and pricing strategies to strengthen competitive positioning.
Oversee daily operations to ensure high service levels and efficiency.
Monitor business performance through data-driven KPIs, forecasting and reporting.
Represent the organisation with government, regulators and external partners.
Ensure full compliance with Cambodian laws and regulations.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
A degree in business, management, economics or a related field.
Minimum 12 years’ experience in leadership roles, with at least part of this in Cambodia.
Proven track record of P&L ownership and successfully scaling teams or businesses.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to execute market growth strategies.
Demonstrated experience in e-commerce or other consumer-focused industries.
Strong stakeholder management skills with government and business leaders.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Additional proficiency in Khmer is considered an advantage but is not required.
Resilient, data-driven leader with the ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
Ability to build and inspire high-performing teams.
About Foodpanda
Foodpanda is Asia’s leading on-demand delivery platform and part of the global Delivery Hero group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Working at Foodpanda Cambodia provides the opportunity to lead an ambitious business in a high-growth market with strong international backing.
Employees benefit from exposure to global best practices, fast-paced innovation and a dynamic, impact-driven work culture.
Estimated Salary Range
(unverified, AI projection based on local industry benchmarks):
USD $9,000 to $13,500 per month, depending on experience
*Contact the organisation directly for precise salary information.
Regional Salary Comparison
Cambodia: $9,000 – $13,500
General manager roles in Phnom Penh’s e-commerce and delivery sector pay above most local executive averages, with Foodpanda offering multinational benefits and strong incentives.
Laos: $5,500 – $9,000
Leadership pay in Laos remains constrained by market size, though housing and expat allowances are often added to attract qualified candidates.
Myanmar: $6,000 – $10,000
Despite political and economic instability, senior expatriate managers in large consumer or logistics businesses still command mid-to-high five-figure packages.
Thailand: $12,000 – $20,000
Bangkok’s mature e-commerce and logistics ecosystem supports higher pay, often enhanced with 20–40% bonuses and long-term incentives.
Vietnam: $8,000 – $14,000
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi offer competitive executive salaries, with digital platforms and consumer businesses driving strong demand for proven leadership.
Post Expiry: 30th September 2025 (earlier if filled)
