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Commercial Strategy Director SEA

Singapore Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
We are seeking a senior commercial leader to drive strategic partnerships, market expansion, and growth across Southeast Asia. This role will play a critical part in shaping the regional strategy and accelerating business performance through strong partner ecosystems and commercial execution.
  • Great career progression
  • Regional exposure

About Our Client

Our client is an established MNC retail company, and they are seeking a Commercial Strategy Director for Southeast Asia to drive regional growth through strategic partnerships, channel expansion, and commercial excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role within a dynamic, fast-evolving environment, offering the opportunity to influence business strategy across multiple markets.

Job Description

You will be reporting directly to the Managing Director, SEA. Your main job responsibilities include:

  • Partner with regional leadership to define and execute strategic priorities across Southeast Asia
  • Lead the regional planning cycle and performance tracking, ensuring alignment between business goals and execution
  • Drive high-impact, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring delivery and measurable business outcomes
  • Act as a key connector across regional, local, and global stakeholders to drive alignment and clarity
  • Translate data, insights, and market trends into actionable recommendations
  • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance operating models, processes, and overall effectiveness



The Successful Applicant

In order to be successful in the role, you should have:

  • a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or any related field.
  • At least 15 years of experience in strategy, transformation, commercial, or consulting roles within consumer retail or FMCG industry
  • Proven ability to drive initiatives across Southeast Asia or multi-market environments
  • Experienced in working with senior stakeholders within matrix organisations
  • Strong commercial mindset with good understanding of business performance drivers and planning processes
  • Comfortable working with data and able to translate insights into clear actions
  • Strategic yet hands-on, with the ability to balance thinking and execution

What's on Offer

This is a high-visibility regional role with strong leadership exposure, driving strategy and execution across Southeast Asia within a global, fast-paced environment, supported by a competitive compensation package aligned with experience.

Contact
Carmen Ho (Lic No: R22107240/ EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7039005
Phone number
+65 6416 9890

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carmen Ho (Lic No: R22107240/ EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9890
Job Reference
JN-062026-7039005
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.