Lead Commercial Strategist
We are seeking a seasoned professional to spearhead the launch of a new direct-to-consumer offering in an existing business. This exciting opportunity requires a strategic thinker with commercial acumen and hands-on experience in launching and scaling new businesses.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a proven track record of driving commercial success, and fluency in French or Italian, as these languages are crucial for trading markets. While based in Dublin, flexibility to work from Paris or Milan is welcome.
Responsibilities include identifying, hiring, and managing a team of sales professionals and a category manager, expanding the team as needed. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Brand, Product Development, Technology, and Financial, is essential.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop an ecommerce platform, leveraging experience in marketplaces and ecommerce businesses. Candidates should be able to demonstrate success in sales enablement, pipeline structuring, and B2B partnership negotiations.
For more information about this dynamic opportunity, please contact us in confidence.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
* Leadership skills and experience in launching and scaling new businesses
* Fluency in French or Italian
* Experience in ecommerce, marketplaces, or similar industries
* Sales enablement, pipeline structuring, and B2B partnership negotiation skills
Benefits:
* Opportunity to drive commercial success and lead a team
* Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
* Flexibility to work from Paris or Milan
Others:
* Developing an ecommerce platform
* Expanding the team as needed