Job Description

Overview

BRICK EXECUTIVE SEARCH has been retained to recruit a high performing Chief Marketing Officer for a women's clothing, footwear and accessories omni-channel retailer.

Base pay range

250,000.00 / yr - $350,000.00 / yr

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Position Overview

This is not a role for traditional marketers or consensus-seekers. We need a transformational CMO with both proven vision and flawless executionsomeone who has personally architected a fashion brand's meteoric rise. You'll sit at the leadership table as a true peer, driving the brand's evolution into a household name through omnichannel dominance.

What It Takes

Brand Vision & Leadership

• Develop and drive a clear, audacious vision for national expansionmaintaining our bold identity while creating mainstream magnetism
• Command respect with a definitive point of view and the backbone to defend ityou're respected, not necessarily universally liked
• Function as a true executive leader, not just a marketing tacticianyour voice shapes company direction
• Craft distinctive competitive positioning that differentiates this brand from established national brands
• Architect seamless customer experiences that drive both explosive e-commerce growth and thriving retail expansion
• Demonstrate mastery of the digital-to-physical customer journey similar to how Reformation's Yael Aflalo unified digital buzz with compelling store experiences
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to create competitive advantages in personalization, trend forecasting, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate closely with merchandising, product, and operations to ensure brand consistency at every customer touchpoint

Digital Dominance

• Own the entire digital marketing ecosystem with the intuitive understanding of what creates viral moments
• Navigate social platforms like TikTok with the fluency and cultural intelligence of Depop's Peter Semple
• Build authentic influencer relationships that transcend transactional partnershipscreating a cultural movement, not just content
• Architect and implement a sophisticated marketing technology stack that scales with our ambitions

Growth Execution

• Demonstrate a bias toward action with the calculated risk-taking approach that
• Deliver measurable results through sophisticated performance marketing strategies
• Balance creative ambition with analytical disciplineyour decisions are data-informed but visionary-led
• Own P&L responsibility for marketing, optimizing budget allocation to maximize ROI across channels
• Drive customer acquisition while building retention programs that foster long-term loyalty
• Establish voice-of-customer programs and customer research initiatives that inform product and marketing strategy
• Develop sophisticated segmentation models that power personalized marketing at scale
• Monitor competitive landscape continuously, adapting strategies to maintain this brands distinctive positioning
• Create an innovation pipeline that keeps the brand at the forefront of fashion marketing trends
• Oversee PR strategy, media relations, and external communications to amplify brand awareness
• Develop crisis management protocols that protect brand reputation
• Articulate the brands values, including sustainability initiatives, as integral elements of brand storytelling
• Build relationships with fashion media, industry influencers, and potential strategic partners
• Attract, develop, and retain world-class marketing talent across specialties
• Create a high-performance culture balanced with mentorship and professional development
• Foster cross-functional collaboration that breaks down traditional marketing silos
• Establish centers of excellence in key marketing disciplines that drive the organization forward

What You Bring

• Proven Transformation Experience : You've personally led a fashion or retail brand through explosive national growth with tangible results.
• Digital + Physical Fluency : Deep expertise across e-commerce and physical retailnot just theory, but hands-on success.
• Leadership Presence : You operate as a true member of the leadership team, pushing the business forward with conviction and vision.
• Cultural Intelligence : You intuitively understand what's driving fashion culture now and what will drive it next.
• Execution Mindset : Your playbook isn't theoreticalit's built on victories you've personally engineered and can replicate.
• Strategic Vision : You see around corners, anticipating market shifts before competitors
• Global Perspective : Experience that will eventually support international expansion ambitions.
• Financial Acumen : Sophisticated understanding of marketing economics, CAC, LTV, and growth modeling.
• 10+ Years : Senior marketing leadership in fashion, consumer brands, or retail with progressive responsibility.

The Opportunity

• Direct partnership with the leadership team to architect the brand's national expansion
• Autonomy to build and execute your vision with meaningful resources
• Competitive compensation reflecting true executive partnership, including equity
• The platform to create your legacy by transforming an emerging brand into a national powerhouse

Seniority Level

• Executive

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Product Management, Marketing, and Strategy / Planning

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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