Managing Director at a Renonwed Fashion Brand - TheHRHive

TheHRHive - Our client, a renonwed fashion brand, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director 

Location: Lagos (with potential travel)
Employment Type: Full-time

Mission of the Role

• We are a renowned fashion brand, celebrated for blending cultural heritage with contemporary design.
• We are seeking a Managing Director (MD) to act as the commercial and operational engine for our next phase of growth.
• As the MD, you will have full P&L responsibility, serving as the crucial link between a profound creative vision and a scalable, profitable business. Your mandate is to diagnose business health, architect efficient operations, and drive revenue.

Core Responsibilities
Business Strategy & P&L Ownership:

• Conduct full business diagnostics to identify growth levers and operational inefficiencies.
• Develop and execute the integrated business strategy, annual budget, and forecasts.
• Own the P&L, with ultimate accountability for profitability and financial health.

Operational Excellence:

• Optimize the end-to-end supply chain, from production and inventory management to fulfillment.
• Streamline and scale all operational processes, including e-commerce and retail, while preserving quality.
• Lead, mentor, and scale the operations and finance teams.

Revenue Generation:

• Identify and execute new revenue streams through category expansion, new market entry, and partnerships.
• Drive commercial strategy, focusing on pricing, sales channels, and marketing to maximize growth.
• Analyze data to inform collection planning and optimize margins.

Who You Are

• A strategic problem-solver who respects brand heritage but is driven by business efficiency.
• A pragmatic builder who can create systems that allow creativity to flourish at scale.
• Commercially astute, with a proven ability to grow a desirable brand profitably.
• An exceptional leader who can bridge creative artistry and rigorous business management.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years in a Managing Director, COO, or General Manager role within the fashion, luxury, or tailored menswear industry.
• Proven track record of owning a P&L and driving significant revenue and profit growth.
• Deep expertise in fashion supply chain, inventory planning, and omnichannel strategy.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.

Renumeration

• A competitive executive compensation package.
• A foundational leadership role in a respected and growing brand with a powerful story.
• The rare opportunity to shape the business future of a brand at the intersection of culture and high fashion.
• The autonomy to build and implement your vision.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2025.