Oliver Niederer

Omnichannel Commerce & Strategy

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Experience

  • Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East (10 yrs 5 mos)
    • eCommerce Manager
      May 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible for the digital omni-channel commerce strategy and all online sales activities and roll-out projects in more than 25 developed and more than 45 developing markets in Europe, Latin America, South East Asia, Middle East & Africa. • Setup of a new digital customer journey & eCommerce team incl. hiring, coaching and guiding direct reports responsible for customer touchpoints and data analytics • Overseeing the development of several digital applications including the eCommerce website for vehicles & accessories, car configurator, omnichannel point of sale app, and various micro-applications therein • Definition of overall CX/ UX/ UI of all applications in line with Mercedes-Benz's luxury strategy and CI/CD standard

    • Senior Executive - Business Development
      Dec 2018 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      CEO Office - Special Projects • Project management for the CEO office • eCommerce lead - responsible for all online sales launch activities in more than 7 countries the Middle East, with a total sales volume of ca. 20,000 units. Including defining the UI/ UX/ CX of the online store, and setting up relevant processes & analytics • Responsible for the development & implementation of a holistic mid-term Middle East Strategy in cooperation with more than 50 representatives of all functional areas such as Sales, Marketing, IT, Network Development, Customer Service and HR • Co-managed the market introduction of electric cars in more than 9 countries • Responsible for the connected car program 'Mercedes me connect' within the region

    • Senior Executive - Digital Innovation
      Apr 2018 - Nov 2018 · 8 mos

      • Responsible for our connected vehicle programme Mercedes me connect • Responsible for digitalization of customer touch points part of the "Best Customer Experience" programme

  • Modular Strategy at Daimler AG
    Oct 2015 - Feb 2016 · 5 mos

    Supporting the team responsible for the planning and steering of the modular strategy regarding production facilities and body-in-white construction of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

  • International Procurement Services at Mercedes-Benz (Thailand) Limited
    Oct 2014 - Mar 2015 · 6 mos

    Supporting the International Procurement Services (IPS) department in the whole procurement process of marketing events and production line tooling. • Negotiations with suppliers • Preparation and coordination of supplier pitches incl. demonstrations of individual solutions

  • Marketing/ International Motor Shows at Daimler AG
    Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 · 6 mos

    Supporting the team "International Motor Shows" in the whole project planning process of A- and B- level Motor Shows for Mercedes-Benz cars worldwide. • Support in the planning and execution of the following projects: Mondial de l'Automobile 2014, Paris; NAIAS 2015, Detroit; Auto China 2014, Peking; Auto Shanghai 2015 • Comprehensive support of the team in the project management process, especially in the implementation of the new trade fair concept at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2014 in Paris • Coordination of exhibition vehicles for the Detroit Motor Show in collaboration with product management, design department and MB USA • Preparation of presentations for the board of management as well as top management of MB France and BMBS (China) • Meeting coordination, preparation and post-processing • Coordination of planning relevant topics in collaboration with internal departments, architects, stand construction companies, agencies and market partners - MB USA, MB France, BMBS (China)