Discover your place at Brand Collective

Brand Collective is seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead the strategic and commercial direction of its licensed brand portfolio, including globally recognised brands such as Reebok, Champion, Superdry, Canada Goose, Happy Socks and more.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive role carries full P&L accountability across Retail, Wholesale and Digital. Operating within Brand Collective's Centre of Excellence (COE) model, you will be responsible for driving portfolio performance, strengthening global brand partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

You will lead a high-performing team and maximise the potential of the portfolio through strong brand leadership, commercial discipline and a clear focus on sustainable growth.

THE ROLE & YOUR IMPACT

• Set the strategic direction and lead the commercial performance of the portfolio, driving sustainable growth and profitability.
• Hold full P&L accountability across Retail, Wholesale and Digital, delivering revenue, margin and EBITDA targets, leading budgets and forecasts, and driving commercial discipline across pricing, promotions, inventory, sell-through and full-price performance.
• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing leadership team, setting clear direction, building capability and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and commercial excellence.
• Own and strengthen key relationships with global brand owners, licensors and major wholesale partners such as David Jones and Myer, leading the negotiation, management and renewal of licensing agreements and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including new licensing partnerships, portfolio expansion, new categories, markets and distribution channels.
• Lead brand, product and category strategy, including range development, buying and merchandise planning, ensuring each brand has a clear, differentiated proposition aligned with licensor brand standards.
• Partner with the COEs, including Marketing, Digital, Wholesale and Retail, setting clear brand priorities and mobilising cross-functional teams to deliver an integrated, customer-led omnichannel strategy, determining where each brand shows up and ensuring a consistent brand proposition across every channel.
• Provide strategic leadership and commercial insight to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, contributing to the broader direction and growth of Brand Collective.

ABOUT YOU

• Extensive senior leadership experience within multi-brand retail, licensed brands, apparel, footwear, sport or consumer businesses.
• Proven track record leading a sizeable commercial business with full P&L accountability across multiple channels, delivering business growth and improved profitability.
• Demonstrated experience leading licensed brand portfolios, managing key licensor relationships and developing strategic partnerships with global brand owners and commercial partners.
• Deep understanding of Retail, Wholesale and Digital business models, with experience driving an integrated omnichannel strategy.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of brand strategy, product, buying, merchandising, planning and category management.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with a proven ability to identify new business opportunities, drive portfolio expansion and balance long-term brand development with short-term financial performance.
• An engaging and influential leader who builds high-performing teams, develops capability and brings cross-functional teams together around shared outcomes, ideally within a matrix or Centre of Excellence model.
• Exceptional relationship management, negotiation and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at executive and board level.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

This is an opportunity to lead a significant portfolio of global brands, shape its future direction and deliver meaningful commercial growth.

If you are a commercially driven executive with the experience, vision and leadership capability to take a multi-brand business to its next stage of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life!

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration Leave, Paid parental leave, Volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, so we recommend applying early.