CEO | Luxury Skincare & Aesthetic Retail Group
1 day ago
City of London
MagnetIX’s client is one of London’s most respected luxury skincare destinations — combining a high-performance clinic, a curated portfolio of premium European skincare brands, and a fast-growing e-commerce operation. With a turnover of £3M and ambitious plans to scale both in the UK and internationally, the business is now seeking a hands-on, commercially driven CEO to lead UK operations while the founders expand into the US market. This is a rare opportunity to shape and accelerate the next chapter of a high-end beauty brand that’s already capturing global attention. The Opportunity This role is ideal for a builder, not a bureaucrat. A strategic operator who loves rolling up their sleeves. A leader with the instincts of a founder — decisive, commercial, resilient, and endlessly curious about the luxury beauty landscape. You will take full responsibility for UK operations, driving performance across e-commerce, marketing, retail, clinic services, wholesale distribution, and the head office team. While the founders focus on launching the US market, you will be the steady hand, the commercial engine, and the cultural heartbeat of the UK business. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Operational Management • Lead the UK business day-to-day, acting as the primary driver of operational excellence across head office, the clinic, and distribution functions., • Manage and mentor a small, dedicated team — setting clear priorities, energising performance, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability., • Ensure the business operates with agility, pace, and precision during a period of ambitious growth. Marketing, E-commerce & Brand Performance (Core Focus) • Oversee all digital performance — e-commerce, conversion, customer journey, CRM, and paid/organic marketing., • Work closely with internal teams to elevate brand presence, digital effectiveness, and overall commercial return., • Drive online revenue growth through strategic innovation, data-led decision-making, and hands-on optimisation. Commercial Strategy & Growth • Build and execute a UK commercial plan aligned with the founders’ long-term global vision., • Identify new revenue opportunities (online, clinic services, product launches, partnerships)., • Monitor P&L, performance metrics, and operational KPIs to ensure profitability and scalability., • Champion continuous improvement and optimisation across all functions. Cross-Functional Execution • Work closely with clinic management to ensure exceptional client experience and operational efficiency., • Support distribution operations across B2B partners and vendor relationships., • Partner with marketing, content, and product teams to ensure flawless execution of launches and campaigns. About You You are a doer first, CEO second — someone who leads from the front and executes with excellence. Founder-led environments don’t intimidate you — they energise you. You’ll likely bring: • Senior leadership experience within luxury retail, beauty, skincare, or high-end consumer brands., • A strong e-commerce and digital marketing background — this is essential., • A proven ability to grow and scale brands, ideally within high-touch or luxury sectors., • Experience managing multi-functional teams — retail, marketing, ops, clinic, warehouse, and head office., • A hands-on leadership style — you’re happiest when you’re in the detail, not hiding behind layers of structure., • Sharp commercial instinct, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to pivot quickly., • A genuine love for luxury skincare, aesthetics, and brand storytelling. This role will not suit someone who needs layers of process, big teams, or rigid structures. It will suit someone who thrives in pace, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy. Why This Role Is Exceptional • Lead the UK arm of a fast-growing, founder-led luxury brand., • Real influence, real autonomy, and the ability to shape a high-potential business., • Work closely with visionary founders expanding into new global markets., • Join at a pivotal moment — with huge runway for innovation, scale, and commercial impact Salary: £100,000 Plus £50k bonus potential Holiday, Benefits, Discount