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Seohyun Park

Founder & Commercial Consultant
Dubai

Summary

Commercial professional with 10+ years’ experience supporting sales growth, market entry initiatives, and commercial performance across retail and FMCG in APAC. Experienced in contributing to localized, data-backed go-to-market strategies, assisting in the preparation of annual business plans, and supporting A&P budget allocation processes. Skilled in tracking sell-in/sell-out performance, monitoring KPIs, and providing insights on sales trends, consumer behavior, and shopper engagement. Capable of coordinating product launches, supporting BTL campaign execution, and maintaining in-store activation standards in collaboration with sales, marketing, and retail teams. Experienced in supplier liaison, operational coordination, and assisting with corrective action planning to achieve sales and margin objectives. Currently developing a Korean skincare brand for the GCC market, leveraging OEM/ODM manufacturer networks and building knowledge of K-beauty retail dynamics. Native in Korean, fluent in English, with a collaborative, data-driven approach to supporting brand growth across multi-channel retail environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Founder & Commercial Consultant

Dubai
02.2024 - Current
  • Established and operate a consultancy helping international clients set up companies or branches in Dubai, ensuring appropriate trade licensing and compliance.
  • Advise clients on selecting optimal freezone warehouses for efficient business setup and logistics, ensuring a seamless establishment process.
  • Assist new market entrants with recruitment processes, connecting them to qualified talent in line with business needs.
  • Currently building and launching Korean skincare brand, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a strong network of Korean skincare manufacturers and OEM/ODM partners.
  • Manage end-to-end brand development, from product sourcing and formulation partnerships to go-to-market planning for GCC and global markets.
  • Relocating to Dubai from Australia- Sep 2023-Jan 2024:

Commercial Operations Analyst

Boardriders
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Managed commercial performance reporting and operational planning for a multi-brand portfolio (Rip Curl, Roxy, Billabong, Quiksilver, DC Shoes) across +350 stores in Asia Pacific, generating AUD 1.2B in annual revenue.
  • Partnered with sales, marketing, and retail teams to track sell-in/sell-out performance, set monthly sales targets, analyze conversion rates and produce category-level revenue & margin reports.
  • Supported commercial planning by preparing budgets and forecasts per market; monitored weekly KPIs and advised on corrective actions to meet sales goals.
  • Analyzed consumer purchasing patterns, store traffic, and inventory turnover to optimize in-store activation and product launches.
  • Coordinated with supply chain to monitor inventory across multiple warehouses in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring product availability for campaigns.
  • Delivered business-critical reports to senior leadership, supporting strategic decisions on promotions, pricing, and market expansion.
  • Collaborated with internal and external auditors to maintain operational and financial compliance.

Commercial Reporting Analyst

Super Retail Group
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Partnered with marketing and merchandising teams to provide data for seasonal campaigns and product category launches.
  • Produced store revenue, cost, and variance analysis reports for retail brand managers to guide commercial decisions.
  • Produced warehouse reports to analyze warehouse costs against margin performance, recommending actions to reduce overheads and achieve margin targets.
  • Monitored store-level rent expenses and contributed to budget forecasting and performance analysis.
  • Assisted in developing financial processes that improved data accuracy for sales and stock reporting.

Commercial Reporting & Analysis Support

Foot Locker Asia Pacific
06.2013 - 03.2018
  • Produced weekly and monthly sales & margin reports for Australia and New Zealand, supporting senior commercial managers in range planning and campaign effectiveness reviews.
  • Analyzed conversion reports to understand the relationship between conversion rates, sales revenue, and the timing of sales, providing insights to optimize promotional and staffing strategies.
  • Monitored actual vs. budget performance, identifying underperforming categories and recommending promotional actions.
  • Supported operational teams in aligning stock availability with seasonal launches and retail activations.

Assistant Accountant

Downer EDI Mining
03.2011 - 06.2013
  • Supported commercial reporting and analysis for service contracts, focusing on operational cost tracking and variance analysis.
  • Liaise with internal tax department for verifying Asset Master Data in ERP with plant department’s Asset
    Register to identify the discrepancy and collect required documents

Education

CPA - Certified Public Accountant

CPA Australia
12-2021

Master's Degree - Professional Accounting

QUT
Brisbane, QLD
01.2013

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Marketing

Operations management

Consulting

Negotiation

References

Professional References: Will be provided on request

Timeline

Founder & Commercial Consultant

Dubai
02.2024 - Current

Commercial Operations Analyst

Boardriders
01.2020 - 09.2023

Commercial Reporting Analyst

Super Retail Group
03.2018 - 12.2019

Commercial Reporting & Analysis Support

Foot Locker Asia Pacific
06.2013 - 03.2018

Assistant Accountant

Downer EDI Mining
03.2011 - 06.2013

Master's Degree - Professional Accounting

QUT

CPA - Certified Public Accountant

CPA Australia
Seohyun ParkFounder & Commercial Consultant