Chief Operating Officer at Owens and Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to lead and optimize our fashion brand’s operations.
• You will drive business growth, oversee cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless execution across sales, operations, and creative departments.
• The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with hands-on operational expertise to deliver excellence and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to drive business growth, revenue, and market expansion.
• Lead and oversee departmental heads, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize strategies for continuous improvement.
• Identify market opportunities, partnerships, and growth channels.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across operations, sales, finance, HR, and creative teams.
• Analyze customer insights, sales data, and market trends to guide business decisions.
• Lead growth-focused projects from planning to execution.
• Allocate resources efficiently to maximize ROI and operational effectiveness.
• Support development of internal systems, processes, and scalable policies.
• Represent the brand in external meetings, partnerships, and investor discussions.
• Define and maintain the brand’s creative identity and oversee design, campaigns, and visuals.
• Mentor and guide creative, operational, and sales teams to enhance performance and innovation.
• Ensure smooth coordination between sales, production, and operations, maintaining quality standards.
• Track order fulfillment, inventory, and production to meet timelines and customer expectations.
• Identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and prepare regular performance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Fashion Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced Degree is a plus.
• 7 –10 years of experience in senior operational, creative, or growth-focused roles within fashion or retail.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth, optimize operations, and manage multiple projects.
• Deep understanding of fashion production, quality control, trend analysis, and merchandising.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business reporting tools.
• Customer-focused and capable of fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining operational excellence.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@owensxley.com using the job title and location as the subject of the email.