Chief Operating Officer

Role Overview: You are a highly capable, independent, and strategic professional sought to drive key projects across product, marketing, operations, finance, HR, and sales. As the right hand to the Executive Director, you will own execution, coordinate teams, and ensure seamless implementation so the ED can focus on strategy. Key Responsibilities: - Project Ownership & Execution - Lead major initiatives such as new launches, marketing campaigns, operations improvements, or process enhancements from inception to completion. - Coordinate with creatives, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality outputs. - Identify bottlenecks, maintain timelines, and minimize the ED's involvement in execution. - Cross-Functional Operations - Act as the bridge between departments to ensure alignment and clarity. - Develop efficient systems to reduce operational dependency on the ED. - Identify and rectify process gaps to enhance efficiency. - Founder Support & Leadership - Prepare for and follow through on key meetings and action items. - Represent the ED in discussions and vendor negotiations when necessary. - Manage key partnerships, external coordination, and ensure execution accountability. - Market Research & Growth - Monitor trends, competitors, and business growth opportunities. - Support product launches, packaging innovation, and new market initiatives. - Performance & Accountability - Establish and track KPIs across teams. - Ensure timely execution and proactively resolve roadblocks. Qualifications Required: - Experience & Skills - Strong execution and problem-solving skills with business acumen. - Previous experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or high-growth environments. - Excellent organization, communication, and negotiation skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects independently. - Mindset & Fit - Ownership-driven, proactive, and hands-on. - Strategic yet execution-focused. - High EQ with strong people management and coordination skills. - Fast, efficient, and outcome-oriented. (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description),