Chief Executive Officer CEO COO Hybrid

Remote, United States | Posted on 12/03/2025

• Salary & Package Circa $120K - $200K base + bonus + benefits + LTIP
• Date Opened 12/03/2025
• Job Type Permanent
• Skills Required Leadership, Growth, FMCG, D2C
• Education/Qualifications Degree / MBA
• Category Leadership
• Right to Work in Country USA Citizen
• City Remote
• State/Province Texas
• Country United States

About Us

Advisory, Executive Search, Senior Appointments, Interim Management Consultants

Job Description

Global CEO / Managing Director / COO remote job opening for a small independent company ready to grow after recent investment. The company is renowned in relation to FMCG / CPG, health, wellness, fitness, supplements, apparel, with a team of fewer than 10 and an ambition to grow revenues significantly over the next 2-5 years.

Full time direct hire is the preference with equity and LTIP; part-time / fractional candidates will be considered with view to it becoming full time in the future.

Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead our client through its next phase of growth. This role is positioned for someone with a strong background in operations or marketing, ideally a proven CEO or Managing Director or Operations Director ready to take the next step. Over the first 3-12 months, this role will blend CEO and COO responsibilities, working closely with the Founder CEO, who will transition to a Chairman role, to determine the ideal leadership team and organizational design.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans to scale the company in alignment with the mission and vision.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all departments; streamline processes to support rapid growth.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Financial Management: Oversee financial performance, budgets, and forecasting; ensure financial health and profitability.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new opportunities, partnerships, and markets to expand reach and impact.
• Product Development: Collaborate with product teams to innovate and enhance offerings in mindfulness, wellness, health, supplements, personal growth, coaching, events, and consumer goods.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with customers, partners, investors, and the board of directors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role (CEO, COO, Executive Operations Director, or MD), preferably within wellness, health, consumer goods/services; D2C/B2C background is mandatory.
• Demonstrated success in scaling a business and driving revenue growth.
• Strong operational and financial acumen with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for mindfulness, wellness, and personal growth.
• Degree and MBA preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Company Values and Behaviours

• Authenticity: Genuine interactions and staying true to mission and values.
• Passion for Growth: Commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Collaborative Spirit: Foster a collaborative environment with open communication.
• Innovation: Embrace change and drive new ideas.
• Integrity: Honest and ethical behaviour in all decisions.
• Empathy: Prioritize empathy in leadership and customer relations.
• Resilience: Navigate challenges with a positive attitude.

Jonathan Pearson at BluZinc is the retained and exclusive consultant headhunter for this job opening. Please apply with your resume ASAP. During assessment, it will become clear whether this is COO or CEO level, with an ideal hire expected to join within 4-6 weeks.