Commercial Director

The People Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling brand is seeking a dynamic Chief Commercial Officer to lead the commercial strategy and optimize performance across all channels. This pivotal role in Toronto offers an opportunity to drive growth and innovation through strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the Personal Care or consumer goods sector.
• Success in scaling businesses in high growth environments.
• Able to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction with the CEO and executive team.
• Unlock growth opportunities across retail, wholesale, B2B, and digital.
• Own commercial strategy and enhance customer experience.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Operational insight

Collaboration

Digital innovation

Job description

We’re looking for a dynamic Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to join the executive leadership team of a fast-scaling brand with a bold vision for growth. This pivotal role will lead and optimise the commercial performance of Trade, Buying, eCommerce, Logistics, and Operations – driving strategy, efficiency, and customer excellence across all channels.

As CCO, you will:

• Work directly with the CEO and executive team to shape the company’s strategic direction.
• Lead cross-functional teams to unlock growth opportunities across retail, wholesale, B2B, and digital.
• Own and evolve the commercial strategy, improving operational performance and customer experience at scale.
• Foster strong relationships with key retailers, suppliers, and partners to accelerate revenue and market expansion.
• Champion digital innovation and process improvement to support long-term, sustainable growth.

What we’re looking for:

• A seasoned commercial leader (15+ years) with experience in the Personal Care or consumer goods sector.
• Proven success scaling businesses in high-growth or founder-led environments.
• A strategic, customer-focused thinker with strong financial acumen and operational insight.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire high-performing, cross-functional teams.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a category-defining brand, with direct impact on strategy, growth, and global expansion. If you're driven by commercial excellence, innovation, and team leadership — we want to hear from you.

Job Ref: 9423EK

To find out more about this role call us on (01) - 6619636