Job Description
[Job Summary]
This role is responsible for ensuring that innovation, product concepts, and growth initiatives become retailer-ready, scalable business execution. The CSO builds the operating system that connects Product, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, and E- Commerce ? translating ideas into launches that succeed at shelf.
This leader protects execution readiness, commercial discipline, and retailer success, and is expected to construct structure in a fast-moving, founder-led environment.
[Job Description]
o Enterprise commercialization process (Concept → Launch → Retail execution)
o Cross-functional operating rhythm across Product, Marketing, SCM, Sales, E-Com o Launch readiness standards (packaging, supply, timing, retailer requirements)
o Forecast alignment and execution discipline
o Retailer-facing readiness (line reviews, resets, GTM readiness)
o Building scalable processes where none exist
o Balancing speed of innovation with operational reliability
Requirements
We are not looking for a pure strategist. We are looking for an operator who has built business systems in a retail-driven consumer environment.
Required Experience
o 15+ years of experience in consumer, beauty, CPG, or retail-driven businesses
o Proven ownership of end-to-end commercialization
o Led cross-functional execution across Product, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Sales o Experience building or fixing broken processes in growth or founder-led companies o Accountability for launch readiness, forecast accuracy, and retail success
o Business/finance literacy (P&L and margin discipline)
Strong Plus
o Experience in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle categories
o Exposure to strategic planning or consulting (supportive, not core)
Leadership Style Required
Execution Guardian
o Willing to slow initiatives when execution risk is high
o Protects brand and retailer success over internal urgency
o Visionary mindset, but able to execute against immediate needs
System Builder
o Creates structure, cadences, and decision frameworks o Drives alignment without relying on hierarchy
Courageous Partner
o Can respectfully challenge leadership when initiatives are not execution-ready o Balances speed and discipline
Operating Reality
This role operates in:
o A founder-led, fast-moving environment
o A culture that values innovation and creativity
o A business where retail execution discipline is critical
The CSO must be comfortable working in ambiguity while building long-term structure.
Benefits
-Competitive Base Salary
-401(k)
-100% health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D) for basic plan (we do have a buy-up plan for additional coverage)
-5 days lunch
-Uber share for commute
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