Head Of Sales & Retail (Gamedev/Entertainment)

Location: Remote/Hybrid (Australia). Relocation assistance available for those moving to Sydney.

Company

hirify.global is an independent animation studio creating original, long-form animated shows with a massive global audience and a focus on creator-led entertainment.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a multi-channel sales strategy across wholesale, e-commerce, and events.
• Build and manage the sales department while leading global retail expansion efforts.
• Oversee sales operations, including forecasting, pricing, margin management, and analytics.
• Manage relationships with major retail brands and negotiate new distribution partnerships.
• Lead e-commerce performance across platforms like Shopify and Amazon to maximize conversion.
• Design and scale retail activations, including pop-ups, conventions, and flagship experiences.

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in consumer products, toy, or pop-culture retail industries.
• Proven experience selling to major U.S. retailers and managing global distributor networks.
• Deep understanding of fandom, collectibles, and entertainment IP ecosystems.
• Strong commercial instincts across pricing, forecasting, and margin optimization.
• Startup-builder mentality with a hands-on, strategic approach to scaling operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible environment with opportunities for remote work.
• Compensated attendance at fan conventions and monthly company events.
• Paid gym memberships and regular company breakfasts/lunches.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of a rapidly expanding creative studio.
• Diverse team that values independent input and career development.