Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Location : Seattle, WA (Relocation Required)

Compensation : $450,000–$500,000 base salary + performance-based equity

Industry : Branded Products, Consumer Goods, Apparel

Employment Type : Full-Time, On-Site

About the Opportunity

Nxt Level is leading the executive search for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) on behalf of a private, high-growth company in the branded products and consumer goods space. Our client has scaled rapidly in recent years with $600M+ in revenue and is now entering a transformative phase with an ambitious goal to surpass $1B+ through strategic global expansion, M&A, and product innovation.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned operator to step into a high-impact leadership role at a company with significant momentum. The ideal candidate is a veteran COO (or equivalent operating executive) who has already scaled a global business beyond $1B+ and is eager to do it again, this time with more autonomy, greater ownership, and a proven executive team ready to execute.

Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with the CEO to define and execute global business strategy, including international market entry, M&A integration, and product expansion

Oversee day-to-day operations across global supply chain, product development, merchandising, logistics, and manufacturing

Lead and scale a cross-functional team of 2,000+ employees across North America, South America, Europe, and Beyond.

Build operational systems and organizational structure that supports rapid, scalable growth across multiple regions and business lines

Drive long-term planning and profitability, leveraging deep relationships with international manufacturers and product partners

Align global operations with evolving brand goals, including transforming the business from a white-label model to a globally recognized brand

Maintain strong internal culture while balancing high performance, cost discipline, and continuous innovation

Required Qualifications

15+ years of leadership experience, including at least 5 years as a COO or equivalent executive operator

Proven track record scaling a branded consumer, product, or apparel business from $XXXM+ to $1B+ in revenue

Deep experience in global operations, especially supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution across Asia and Europe

Expertise in M&A integration and international business expansion

Strong financial and strategic acumen; experience managing large P&Ls

Highly collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and execute at scale

Must be willing and able to relocate to Seattle, WA (temporary housing provided for transition)

Preferred Experience

Background in branded consumer products, lifestyle goods, or licensed merchandise

History of transforming back-end operational excellence into front-end brand success

Experience working in founder-led or family-owned businesses

Why This Role?

Join a company at an inflection point of global scale and transformation

Help shape the evolution from operational backbone to globally respected brand

Lead M&A, product innovation, and international strategy in a high-autonomy environment

Partner with a CEO who promotes from within and rewards high performance

Be part of a company that has already more than quadrupled in employee size in just four years

About Nxt Level

Nxt Level is an award-winning recruiting firm that partners with high-growth companies to place top-tier executive talent. We specialize in recruiting for critical leadership roles that drive long-term growth, operational excellence, and market expansion.

If you’re a seasoned operator with global ambition, M&A savvy, and a track record of turning scale into strategy—this is your next move.