Chief Executive Officer in Manchester

Co-Founder | Loop Recruitment | Data, Product & Digital

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Architect the Future of the next biggest British Brand lead business

Location:

Manchester (Full‑Time, On‑Site Leadership)

The Opportunity:

Loop are collaborating with a rapidly scaling brand that has already captured significant market attention with a modern style. Rooted in British sensibility and built for real life, our client’s vision is to deliver timeless design, elevated quality, and foster a genuine connection with their community. This is more than a brand; it’s a cultural movement.

Your Mission:

This is not a role for maintenance; it is an executive mandate to build, scale, and innovate. You will be entrusted with:

• Charting the Strategic Course: Develop and execute a bold strategic vision to drive unprecedented growth, market dominance, and brand longevity.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all facets of the business, ensuring world‑class execution across product development, supply chain, marketing, e‑commerce, and finance.
• Team & Culture Leadership: Recruit, inspire, and develop a high‑performing executive team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Brand Amplification: Protect, evolve, and amplify the unique brand DNA, ensuring consistent messaging and exceptional customer experience across all touch points.
• Finances: Hold full P&L responsibility, driving revenue generation, optimising profitability, and securing market share.

Who You Are:

We are seeking an exceptional leader with a proven, unassailable track record in the fashion or lifestyle sector, who embodies:

• The Growth Maverick: You have demonstrably led a brand through a 0 to £100M+ (and beyond) revenue journey, navigating hyper‑growth and scaling operations with precision and speed.
• The Brand Alchemist: You possess an innate understanding of brand‑first development, intuitively knowing how to translate core values into compelling consumer experiences and sustainable commercial success.
• The Strategic Operator: You combine visionary thinking with meticulous operational acumen, able to execute complex strategies while maintaining agile decision‑making.
• The People Innovator: A natural leader who inspires loyalty, attracts top talent, and builds cohesive, high‑performing teams.
• The Commercial Disruptor: You thrive on challenging norms, identifying new revenue streams, and maximising market opportunities.

To apply:

Please submit your comprehensive CV and a compelling cover letter outlining your relevant experience, particularly your journey in scaling a brand from scratch!

Seniority level:

Executive

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Information Technology, General Business, and Management

Industries:

Retail Apparel and Fashion, Online and Mail Order Retail, and Retail

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