Chief Executive Officer in Manchester

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Drayton are thrilled to be partnering with a high-growth fashion brand, who are now seeking a CEO to help lead the business through its next phase of growth.

In this exciting role, you will:

• Partner closely with the founder, shaping the strategic direction of the business ensuring the business remains agile, relevant and culturally resonant in a dynamic market landscape.
• Drive operational excellence by overseeing all aspects of business performance, including finance, supply chain and day-to-day operations, with a focus on sustainable growth and profitability.
• Support brand evolution, new category development, and market expansion plans to support sustainable growth and long term-competitiveness.
• Strengthen organisational structure to support rapid scaling and operational efficiency.
• Establish clear KPIs, reporting rhythms, and governance to improve visibility and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, streamline workflows, and optimise cost structures.
• Build and manage a high-performing, best-in-class team as the business scales.
• Prepare the business for future investment or exit opportunities.

Requirements for this role include:

• Demonstrated success in leading or scaling a fast-growing consumer brand, ideally within fashion, beauty, or lifestyle sectors. The candidate should be comfortable navigating rapid expansion and adept at building momentum in dynamic environments.
• A strong grasp of commercial operations, including supply chain, finance, and strategic planning. The right candidate will bring a data-driven mindset and a track record of driving profitability and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to build, inspire and manage high-performing teams.
• Experience working closely with founders or creative leaders, translating vision into actionable strategy.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce, digital marketing, and direct-to-consumer models.
• Based in or willing to commute regularly to the North-West.

The ideal profile will be:

• A natural leader with low ego, high integrity and the ability to build trust. The right candidate will be respected for their commitment, curiosity and ability to manage relationships with empathy and professionalism.
• A dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
• Highly commercial and numerical mindset, capable of analysing data effectively to provide actionable, insight-driven recommendations.
• Highly effective communicator with excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
• Collaborative problem-solver, focused on delivering results and practical solutions.
• Proactive self-starter, motivated to work independently and take initiative.
• Goal-oriented and organised, consistently driving execution with high standards.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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