Chief Operating Officer / Manager - Miami
Fragrance Du Bois is a fast growing luxury fragrance brand, and we manage our own sales and distribution in the United States. We need someone with proven experience in the fragrance or beauty industry managing day-to-day operations across all areas of the business. We're searching for a chief operating officer (COO) who has strong leadership skills and the ability to approach business with a creative point of view. The COO will lead our team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within our industry, preferably having worked their way up to an executive role. We believe this trajectory helps a person develop a unique mix of business and management expertise, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of our industry.Objectives of this Role:Collaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levelsTranslate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planningOversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are metEnsure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retentionEnsure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessaryResponsibilitiesAnalyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancementImplement business strategies and plans that align with the short and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEOOversee operations, HR, and accounting and partner with the CEO in sales management so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near-term growth targetsManage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves investor targets for growth and profitabilityMonitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecastsBuild and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholdersRequired skills and qualificationsFive or more years of experience in executive leadership rolesExcellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrityUnderstanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issuesSolid grasp of data analysis and performance metricsAbility to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issuesPreferred skills and qualificationsFundraising experienceInternational business experience