Commercial Director – Luxury Cruise Brand (ANZ)

Carnival Corporation & Plc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnival Corporation & plc – Chatswood NSW is seeking a bold, commercially savvy Sales & Marketing Director to lead its growth in Australia and New Zealand. You will unite sales, marketing and trade partnerships to drive revenue and expand market share for Cunard.

You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, partner with global leaders, and influence senior stakeholders to deliver strategic plans, forecasts and performance across the region.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior experience leading sales and marketing teams with a track record of revenue growth.
• Knowledge of the Australian cruise industry and the market dynamics.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and financial management.
• Experience building and managing channel, agency or distribution partnerships.
• Inspiring people leadership with coaching, development and motivation skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at executive level.
• Strategic mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Experience in travel, tourism, hospitality or premium consumer brands.

Responsibilities

• Charting the course – setting and delivering the commercial strategy that grows revenue and market share.
• Growing partnerships – building strong relationships with trade and distribution partners and finding new ways to grow.
• Building the brand – oversee integrated marketing, paid media and PR, measure ROI and optimise spend.
• Leading great people – coach a multi-disciplinary team and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed global organisation.
• Working globally – align with North America and the UK on shared goals and deliver forecasts and plans.
• Driving results – using data and insight to track performance and inform investment decisions.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Australian cruise industry knowledge

Commercial acumen

Partnerships & channels

People leadership

Executive communication

Data-driven decision making

Travel, tourism, premium brands

Job description

Carnival Corporation & plc – Chatswood NSW is seeking a bold, commercially savvy Sales & Marketing Director to lead its growth in Australia and New Zealand. You will unite sales, marketing and trade partnerships to drive revenue and expand market share for Cunard.

You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, partner with global leaders, and influence senior stakeholders to deliver strategic plans, forecasts and performance across the region.