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Chief Operating Officer – Confidential Premium Magazine Brand

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Salary: Competitive salary for the right candidate

Start Date: ASAP preferred but can wait for the right candidate

Location: Marbella-based or willing to move to Marbella

Travel: Not often but must be available to travel when required.

Reports To: CEO

Company Overview:

A premium lifestyle magazine start-up redefining modern media within the luxury space. Built around strong editorial direction, refined aesthetics, and high-value brand partnerships, the company is establishing itself as a distinctive voice in a competitive market.

Currently in a key growth phase, the company is building its core team and operational structure, offering a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and play a pivotal role in shaping the business as it scales.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and optimise all operational aspects of the company, including production, distribution, partnerships, and internal workflows
  • Translate the company’s vision into scalable structures, processes, and execution plans
  • Manage cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, editorial, partnerships) to ensure alignment and efficiency
  • Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning alongside the CEO
  • Establish and optimise distribution logistics across Europe (print + digital touchpoints)
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement systems to improve performance and scalability
  • Support expansion into new markets and revenue streams (e.g. partnerships, retail)
  • Ensure brand consistency and premium execution across all touchpoints

Requirements:

  • Minimum 7 years proven experience at C-level or equivalent in operations within luxury, lifestyle, or media businesses, ideally with a background in magazines or editorial-driven brands
  • Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets and scaling operations
  • Start-up mindset with the ability to bring structure to a fast-moving, evolving environment
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
  • Highly structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset
  • Fluent in English (additional languages a plus)

Profile:

  • Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
  • Hands-on and entrepreneurial
  • Highly organised with attention to detail
  • Calm under pressure with strong leadership presence

Job Reference: ME01

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