Commercial Director - Australia & New Zealand

• Step into a general management-style role with full commercial ownership
• Lead the ANZ business of one of the world's most iconic intimate apparel brands

About Our Client

Triumph is one of the world's most iconic and enduring brands in intimate apparel. With over 135 years of heritage and a presence in 39 countries, we are known for innovation, quality and craftsmanship. Backed by a Swiss-based, family-owned structure and regional headquarters in Hong Kong, we are a business with both global scale and local autonomy.

In Australia, Triumph operates as a highly profitable and well-established wholesale and e-commerce business, supplying leading department stores and retail partners. With recent investment and strong growth ambition, we are now seeking a dynamic Commercial Director to lead the Australian & New Zealand business through its next phase of expansion.

Job Description

The Opportunity is to lead a cross-functional team spanning Sales, E-commerce, Marketing, Demand Planning and Merchandising

Reporting to the General Manager, Triumph Asia (a Hong Kong-based executive with global experience), the Commercial Director will act as the country leader for ANZ, owning the commercial strategy and overseeing all growth-driving functions. This is a critical role in Triumph's regional structure, with a clear remit to evolve the business from stable and traditional to agile, digital, and growth-oriented.

You will lead a cross-functional team including:

• Sales & Account Management (Major retailers and independents)
• E-commerce & Digital (a key growth lever)
• Marketing & Brand Activation
• Demand Planning, Merchandising and Sales Admin

You will also work closely with HR, Finance and IT business partners (who report directly to Asia but operate in-market).

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a clear commercial strategy for ANZ, aligned with group priorities
• Leading all revenue-generating functions, including B2B, ecommerce, and future DTC opportunities
• Identifying new sales channels and partnerships (e.g. exploring retailers or direct-to-consumer pilots)
• Enhancing financial and operational rigour within the team, including owning budgets, forecasts, and margin management
• Investing & developing team capability through smart recruitment, leadership development, and cultural reset
• Bringing speed, ambition and entrepreneurial thinking to a traditionally process-heavy business

The Successful Applicant

The Ideal Candidate & What You Will Bring

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior commercial or general management leader from a brand-led, consumer-facing environment. You may come from apparel, sportswear, lifestyle or premium retail and be ready to take full ownership of a national P&L and leadership team.

You will bring:

• 10+ years in senior sales, commercial, or GM roles within multi-channel consumer businesses
• A proven track record of growing revenue, building capability and leading transformation
• Experience across B2B and ecommerce channels; DTC or digital retail a strong advantage
• Commercial depth, financial literacy and strategic thinking
• Strong people leadership and the ability to create high-performance, customer-led teams
• An entrepreneurial mindset - curious, bold, agile and outcomes-focused
• A style that blends hands-on execution with board-level thinking and communication

What's on Offer

Why Consider This Role?

• Salary commensurate with experience, short and long-term incentives in place.
• Full commercial ownership with regional visibility and pathway to broader roles
• Legacy brand with strong existing profitability and untapped digital upside
• Culture of trust, accountability, and innovation, backed by global resources and leadership

This is a rare opportunity to lead the ANZ business of one of the world's most recognised consumer brands. If you're ready to step into a broader leadership mandate and leave your mark on a growing, agile business, please get in touch with Greg Allen @ Page Executive.

Contact
Greg Allen

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