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.