This global market intelligence and consulting firm is on a mission to make complex insights simple, helping thousands of brands stay ahead in a fast-moving world. They blend data, technology, and predictive analytics to fuel innovation and spark meaningful growth for clients.
  
With a strong and growing footprint in the APAC region, they’re now looking for a Director / Head of Commercial to lead business expansion across Australia and New Zealand. You'll take the reins on client development and growth strategy, becoming a trusted partner to some of the world’s biggest FMCG and CPG brands.
  
Through syndicated, consulting and AI-powered solutions, they deliver insights on market positioning, innovation pipelines, trends and future product strategies.
  
Director – Commercial Insights
  
This is an important, and senior-level role within the APAC team – building on your experience in insights, commercial account ability and sales with an overarching responsibility to:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, supporting capability building and people development
• Drive sustainable business growth and elevate the agency’s ANZ presence
• Shape and implement commercial strategy, using your insights and FMCG expertise
• Own the new business development pipeline—building and converting opportunities across subscriptions, consulting, and AI solutions
• Lead client contract negotiations and renewals with a solutions-first mindset
• Identify and maximise growth opportunities within new and existing accounts
• Represent the brand at conferences, networking events, and industry sessions
• Be seen as a thought leader within the sector
• Stay ahead of the curve on emerging trends and tools, including AI and predictive analytics
• Work closely with stakeholders across APAC, EMEA and the Americas to align on global growth strategy

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven senior experience in consumer insights, market intelligence or research
• Commercial acumen and confidence managing C-suite relationships
• Strong knowledge of FMCG / CPG sector, innovation, and analytics tools (AI a plus)
• A natural leader—experienced in coaching, inspiring, and scaling high-performing teams across sales, client service and customer success
• Track record of delivering on commercial goals and sales targets

If you’re an influential insights leader with a passion for building relationships, inspiring teams, and driving growth, this is the opportunity to lead, shape and elevate.

Get in touch with Emily Moser at Resources Group for a confidential chat emoser@resourcesgroup.com
  
About Resources Group
We are the Leading Global Talent Agency for Insights, Analytics & Data Strategy. Our consultants take the time to truly understand your career aims and are dedicated to providing tailored, impartial advice to find you the very best career move. We have access to an unrivalled and exclusive range of job opportunities with trailblazing agencies and blue-chips across Australia, NZ and APAC.
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