We are searching for a strategic, commercially driven Marketing Director to take the reins of our ANZ, Middle East & Africa, Europe, and Asia marketing operations.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead a high-performing Melbourne-based team to deliver market-leading strategies across both our commercial and retail businesses.
You'll be responsible for crafting and executing annual marketing plans, driving portfolio and channel optimisation, as well as supporting innovation in commercial fabrics and the end-to-end new product development pipeline.
From pricing and promotion to brand building and digital engagement, you'll touch every corner of the marketing mix—while ensuring we hit targets, grow market share, and deliver a strong ROI. With deep cross-functional partnerships and global collaboration, this is a unique opportunity to make a strategic impact on a global stage.
The role:
* Lead the development and execution of annual marketing strategies across ANZ, MENA & EURASIA to deliver on sales, EBIT, ROI, and category growth targets
* Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle management
* Drive portfolio, pricing, and channel optimisation initiatives
* Lead strategic market intelligence efforts to identify growth opportunities and shape responsive, insight-driven marketing plans
* Manage brand architecture and positioning while contributing to consumer brand strategy and protection of trademarks
* Direct integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels to drive awareness, engagement, and conversion in both B2B and B2C markets.
* Lead and coach a multi-disciplinary marketing team
* Ensure commercial alignment through consistent forecasting, budget management, marketing performance reporting, and participation in regional leadership teams
The successful candidate should have:
* Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Business, or Communications
* Extensive marketing leadership experience across both B2B and B2C environments
* Proven success in brand, product, and category management, ideally with global exposure
* A sharp commercial edge, with prior experience in new product development and launch
* Experience across retail and commercial markets, and a knack for turning insight into action
* Prior experience in manufacturing environments would be beneficial
* A natural leader who builds strong teams, strong brands, and stronger results
Benefits & Culture:
* GALE Safe - Focused safety culture and practices
* Supportive leadership and connected team environment
* Opportunities for professional learning and development
* Braeside location with modern facilities and onsite parking
* Flexible working supported
* Paid Parental Leave Program
* Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellbeing support
* Novated Leasing
* Staff product discounts
About GALE Pacific:
GALE Pacific is a public company (ASX: GAP) and employs over 600 people around the globe, operating in Australia, China, the United States, Europe and the Middle East. The opportunities for growth are endless.
GALE Pacific has grown from its base in high quality polymer shade fabrics to be a marketer of products that enhance your home lifestyle and deliver smart and practical solutions across a broad range of domestic and commercial applications.
The Cancer Council has recently endorsed our core range of products, providing a trusted validation our products can aid in the protection against the harmful effects of the sun.
GALE Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need, not personal or protected attributes. We welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds and experiences. Please advise our team if you require assistance throughout the recruitment process.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be asked to complete online psychometric testing, medical assessments (including Alcohol & Other Drug) and onsite / virtual interviews.