Overview
The Fractional Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiencies and supporting strategic growth for a premium cosmetics and lifestyle brand. Collaborating closely with the senior leadership team, the COO will tackle operational challenges associated with international expansion while fostering a culture of performance and alignment across various departments. This hybrid role is ideal for someone who is passionate about consumer brands and wants to contribute to the brand's success as it navigates its next phase of growth.
Responsibilities
- Drive operational efficiencies through the implementation of new processes and systems.
- Partner with the leadership team to shape long-term strategic goals and manage projects to deliver against them.
- Lead international expansion by building the operational, logistical, and regulatory frameworks needed to enter and scale new markets.
- Scale teams across Operations, People, and Commercial functions.
- Enhance analysis of key commercial metrics such as channel performance and margins.
- Improve reporting and analysis of internal KPIs.
- Manage extensive ad-hoc projects as needed.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a consumer brand, retail, or FMCG environment with a focus on operational efficiencies.
- Experience supporting or leading international expansion across multiple territories.
- Demonstrated ability to develop scalable organizational processes.
- Exceptional communication and networking skills.
- Genuine interest in beauty, cosmetics, or premium consumer brands.
- Bonus: Experience scaling an organization with revenues of £5m to £30m.
- Bonus: Experience within a premium cosmetics, skincare, or lifestyle brand.