Darren Flood

Head of Sales Australia@AQIPA Gear Guru
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Head of Sales | Country Manager-Level | Sales Growth & Transformation Leader | Consumer Electronics & Lifestyle | Driving Brands to #1 in Australia. Dynamic sales leader specialising in growth and transformation with extensive experience across consumer electronics, lifestyle technology, and retail distribution. Proven success in scaling brands, building retail partnerships, and driving market share expansion across Tier 1 national retailers, e-commerce, and lifestyle channels. I bring deep expertise in consumer audio, mobile devices, small appliances, connected technology, and emerging lifestyle categories. Skilled at leading go-to-market execution, opening new verticals, and positioning international brands for success in the Australian consumer electronics, lifestyle retail, and outdoor leisure industries. Trusted C-suite partner recognised for revitalising underperforming portfolios, negotiating strategic partnerships, and establishing sustainable long-term growth platforms. Adept at P&L management, multi-channel distribution, and turnaround execution, consistently delivering high performance in competitive markets. Key achievements include: Scaling premium lifestyle and consumer electronics brands across JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, Harvey Norman, Officeworks, and Costco. Launching and managing international brands in the Australian market — including Marshall Audio, Skullcandy, Aiper, Ledger, Blendjet, and Anova — and securing category leadership in retail and lifestyle verticals. Expanding into new industries and verticals, including small appliances and outdoor lifestyle retail, establishing market share leadership from launch. Leading high-performing teams, designing national sales strategies, and building sustainable growth platforms recognised at the board and C-suite level. Passionate about bringing brands to life in the Australian market, I thrive on creating pathways for global innovation to connect with retailers and consumers, driving performance, and transforming opportunities into long-term success.

Work experience

  • Head of Sales Australia

    AQIPA Gear Guru
    2022.07-Current(4 years)
  • Senior Key Account Manager – Australia

    AQIPA Gear Guru
    2021.03-2022.07(a year)
  • Head of Open Market & National Distribution

    LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
    2019.03-2021.02(2 years)
  • Senior Key Account Manager Network and Open Market

    LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
    2018.02-2019.03(a year)
  • Key Account Manager, Network & Open Market

    LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
    2016.10-2018.01(a year)
  • National Business Development Manager - Mass Retail

    Brightstar Corp.
    2013.07-2016.09(3 years)
  • National Key Account Manager

    Virgin Mobile Australia
    2011.01-2013.06(2 years)
  • State Manager

    Virgin Mobile Australia
    2009.03-2010.12(2 years)
  • Extensive Overseas Travel in the UK, Europe and Canada

    Travel / Career Break
    2008.01-2009.01(a year)
  • Regional Field Manager London

    Siemens
    2004.07-2008.02(4 years)
  • Senior Brand Development Manager

    Siemens Mobile
    2003.03-2004.07(a year)
  • Brand Development Manager

    Siemens Mobile
    2002.09-2003.03(7 months)
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