Chief Operating Officer (COO)

In creating MUNICIPAL  in 2020,  Co-founders Mark Wahlberg, entertainment executive Stephen Levinson, and performance sports executive Harry Arnett envisioned creating a brand with no existing comparison. Their dream was to combine the best of the most loved iconic sports brands, the greatest elements of the world’s most admired luxury brands, and the modern edge of the most influential and coveted streetwear brands—all with undeniable comfort, versatility, and personality . And to do it in a way that was a lot more accessible to everyone. They wanted to chart a new, exciting, and industry-leading way forward in the active lifestyle category.

More than that, their mission has been to create a global movement of inspired people who will never stop pursuing their full potential. People who want to make big things happen for themselves, the people they love most, and their communities. People who are willing to articulate their dreams, put a plan in place to achieve it, and then outhustle everyone to make it happen.

Almost five years later, the brand's success has surpassed everyone’s expectations, even Mark, Lev, and Harry’s massive ones.

And so here we are today, on our way to becoming the next great global lifestyle brand. We already have exciting entries into adjacent categories and extensions and are rapidly building a vast community of enthusiastic brand zealots. With that unique opportunity comes the reality that we need to up our game again and invest heavily in building and expanding our talented, motivated team so that we can continue to execute against our vision, mission, and values. 

The Role:

MUNICIPAL seeks to expand its leadership team by adding its first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO will report directly to the CEO and oversee MUNICIPAL’s operations to drive continuous efficiency, strong growth, and sustainable profitability. The COO will directly manage at least three direct reports and provide strategic leadership and oversight to multiple functions, including supply chain, procurement, planning and inventory management, finance, technology, customer service, and legal.  

The role will be located at MUNICIPAL headquarters in north San Diego in Oceanside, CA. 

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

·       Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the CEO and other co-founders in championing the overall company vision and executing against the company mission.

·       Develop and implement strategic plans to make MUNICIPAL world-class operationally 

·       Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple departments, ensuring smooth, efficient, and highly effective functions.

·       Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes and procedures across all operational areas.

·       Manage the multiple departments’ budgeting and financial planning process, including the comprehensive operations.

·       Collaborate with other senior executives to give MUNICIPAL’s operations a competitive advantage in achieving our overall business objectives.

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.

·       Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a similar role, with experience leading through times of growth and transformation. They will have deep experience with the strategic and operational aspects of Operations, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehouse and distribution, and Finance, as well as broader multi-functional experience. They will be a strong partner to the founders and CEO, bringing valued business insight and the ability to lead in complex business environments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal and performance attributes:

·       Share our MUNICIPAL Mindset of Dream>Plan>Hustle>Repeat

·       Lead with our shared values of character, self-belief, hustle, optimism, and creativity

·       Exemplary leadership and team-building track record

·       Demonstrated track record of results

·       Successful experience managing in complex environments

·       Excellent prioritization and time management skills

·       Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

·       Strong strategic vision and business acumen

Education & Experience Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

·       Proven track record of success in a similar omnichannel consumer business, with at least 8+ years of experience in operations management.

·       Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·       Strategic mindset, with the ability to develop and implement long-term plans and objectives.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address operational issues.

•       Experience in the Apparel/retail industry is a plus but not required.