An established regional retail organization is seeking an experienced commercial leader to drive product strategy, commercial planning, inventory optimization, and merchandising performance across a large consumer business.
This executive role will be responsible for shaping commercial direction, maximizing profitability, and leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable growth across multiple channels.
What you'll be responsible for
- Developing and executing the commercial strategy across multiple product categories.
- Leading assortment planning, inventory optimization, and trading performance.
- Driving sales, profitability, stock productivity, and commercial KPIs.
- Leading pricing, forecasting, and in-season performance reviews.
- Partnering with senior leaders across Retail, Digital, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Building and developing high-performing commercial teams.
- Using consumer insights and market trends to influence strategic decisions.
What are we looking for
- 12+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience within large retail organizations.
- Strong expertise in category management, commercial planning, buying, merchandising, or related disciplines.
- A proven track record of leading large, high-performing teams and delivering commercial growth.
- Strong analytical, financial, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
- Experience within international consumer, lifestyle, fashion, sporting goods, or omnichannel retail environments is highly desirable.
- A bachelor's degree; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
