Commercial Director

🚀 COMMERCIAL & GROWTH DIRECTOR – Founder‑Led US Wellness Start‑Up | Serious VC Backing | Global Expansion ********DUBAI BASED********Package: £120,000-£160,000 basic (683,460 AED tax free) + attractive package Location: The business is based in Dubai so you must be open/wanting to relocate If you’ve ever wanted to take a high‑potential consumer brand and scale it into a global success story, this is that moment.TalentPool is partnering with a founder‑led US beauty start‑up backed by one of the most respected VC investors in the category. They’ve acquired a fast‑growing early‑stage brand and are now looking for an entrepreneurial, commercially minded Commercial & Growth Director to lead it through its next phase of international expansion.This isn’t a traditional Commercial Director role. It’s a chance to build, shape, and scale a brand with genuine global ambition - working directly with founders and senior leadership in a high‑energy, investment‑backed environment.💥 What you’ll leadCommercial Strategy & Business Growth Set the commercial vision, build the growth plan, identify new revenue streams and shape the long‑term direction of the brand.Sales & Distribution Expansion Drive DTC, retail, wholesale and international growth. Open new markets, secure strategic partners and build scalable distribution models.Brand & Marketing Leadership Define brand positioning, lead go‑to‑market strategy, oversee creative, digital and PR partners, and ensure marketing investment drives measurable impact.Go‑to‑Market & Commercial Partnerships Launch new products, build commercial frameworks, and create partnerships that accelerate global reach.Business Performance & Value Creation Use data, insight and commercial judgement to drive sustainable growth, profitability and enterprise value.🌍 Why this role is differentFounder‑led, founder‑driven cultureBacked by a major VC with deep consumer expertiseHigh‑growth beauty brand with global potentialFreedom to build the commercial engine from the ground upA rare blend of strategic leadership + hands‑on executionReal influence, real autonomy, real scale ahead🎯 Who we’re looking for10+ years scaling high‑growth consumer brands (beauty, wellness, lifestyle, FMCG, DTC)Proven commercial leadership across sales, marketing, distribution and growthExperience expanding brands internationallyStrong commercial acumen and data‑led decision makingComfortable in founder‑led, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environmentsA builder: low ego, collaborative, curious, commercially sharpIf you’re excited by the idea of taking a high‑potential beauty brand and turning it into a globally recognised business, this is one of the most exciting opportunities in the market right now.