The People Brand

Chief Operating Officer

The People Brand  •  Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established premium consumer brand with a strong heritage of innovation, performance, and authentic community connection. As the business enters its next phase of growth, they are seeking a strategic Chief Operating Officer to partner closely with the CEO in scaling the organization while preserving the entrepreneurial culture that has fueled its success.

This executive will oversee the financial and operational health of the business, driving enterprise-wide strategy, organizational alignment, and operational excellence across a complex omnichannel business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to shape and execute long-term business strategy.
  • Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and business performance.
  • Drive profitability, inventory optimization, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
  • Provide executive oversight of operations, supply chain, sourcing, logistics, planning, and customer operations.
  • Build scalable systems, reporting, and organizational processes to support continued expansion.
  • Foster cross-functional alignment across Finance, Sales, Product, Planning, and Operations.
  • Develop organizational structure and leadership capability while maintaining an agile, founder-led culture.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner on major business decisions, balancing growth with operational discipline.

Ideal Background

  • 10+ years of executive leadership experience within consumer products, apparel, outdoor, sporting goods, lifestyle, or adjacent industries.
  • Demonstrated success leading both finance and operations within a growing omnichannel organization.
  • Strong expertise in forecasting, budgeting, inventory planning, margin optimization, and business analytics.
  • Experience overseeing global supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics.
  • Proven ability to scale organizations within entrepreneurial or founder-led businesses.
  • Executive presence with exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Passion for premium consumer brands, outdoor, or active lifestyle industries is highly preferred.

Highlights

  • Executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO
  • Broad enterprise ownership across Finance & Operations
  • Significant influence on long-term company strategy and growth
  • Founder-led, entrepreneurial culture
  • Premium omnichannel consumer brand with global reach

📍 Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

The People Brand

About The People Brand

Recruitment often feels transactional, but we believe it doesn’t have to. We value transparency and authenticity in every search, partnering with premium brands that uphold integrity and create environments where people can thrive.

Founded by former HR executives from top brands like Nike, Hurley and Fox Racing, we have a deep understanding of the industries we play in. Our expertise with Lifestyle Brands & Consumer Goods enables us to strategically headhunt talent who understand the unique challenges and opportunities these industries face.

Whether you're looking for excellent talent or your next opportunity - we'd love to connect with you. Please reach out to us directly through our website!

Client Examples: Quince, Boot Barn, SITKA, Vuori, Lulus, JOLYN, Speedo, O'neill, Insomniac Events, ZO Skin, Salty Crew, Sanuk, Alo Yoga, etc.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Orange County, California
Year Founded
Unknown
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