Chief Operating Officer (COO)
5 days ago
Los Angeles
Lead Operations at the Forefront of Retail Home Décor Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: Los Angeles, CA Are you a seasoned operations leader with deep roots in the retail industry? Do you have a proven track record of scaling high-volume consumer goods businesses and driving performance across complex retail channels like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Wayfair? Crystal Art Gallery, a dominant player in the home décor retail space, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive operational excellence across our expansive, fast-moving enterprise. With over 35 years of innovation and our products featured in 9 out of 10 U.S. homes, we’re looking for a retail operations powerhouse who understands the urgency, scale, and dynamics of the mass-market retail world. The Role: Built for a Retail Operations Expert As COO, you’ll be the key architect of our internal operational strategy—streamlining processes, boosting performance, and driving cross-functional synergy. You’ll bring a deep understanding of retail logistics, merchandising cycles, supplier networks, product launches, fulfillment operations, and retail analytics. You will: • Lead and manage all internal operations with a sharp focus on retail execution, from supply chain efficiency to in-store and e-commerce performance., • Collaborate closely with the CEO and CFO on strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and growth initiatives., • Guide department heads in logistics, merchandising, customer service, sales operations, and more—with a bias toward speed, data-driven decision-making, and cost control., • Navigate complex, high-volume relationships with major retailers and online platforms., • Drive bottom-line results with exceptional P&L oversight, reporting accuracy, and agile performance management. Key Responsibilities: • Own and execute day-to-day business operations with retail efficiency and accuracy., • Directly manage cross-functional teams with an emphasis on supply chain, inventory management, sales operations, merchandising, and fulfillment., • Build and scale operational systems that support seasonal retail demands and omnichannel distribution., • Ensure retail compliance, vendor coordination, and on-time delivery across major accounts., • Analyze performance metrics by channel and take proactive steps to improve sell-through, reduce costs, and optimize margins., • Lead budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting to ensure profitability across all retail partnerships., • Oversee HR functions to align culture and performance with the pace of the retail sector. What We're Looking For: • 10+ years of senior leadership experience in the retail sector, specifically within high-volume, fast-moving consumer goods or home product businesses., • 5+ years as COO or equivalent operational leadership role in a multi-channel retail company., • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred)., • Demonstrated success in managing operations tied to mass retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Wayfair, etc.)., • Deep knowledge of retail merchandising, sales trends, product lifecycle management, and order fulfillment best practices., • A proactive, strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a “get-it-done” mentality., • Proven ability to lead diverse teams, influence across departments, and thrive in a performance-driven culture. Why Crystal Art Gallery? Crystal Art Gallery is a recognized leader in home décor, with products found in virtually every U.S. home and partnerships with the biggest names in retail. This is your opportunity to join a brand with staying power, creative vision, and national reach. If you’re ready to bring your retail operations expertise to a dynamic, design-driven company with major market impact—this is your seat at the table.