Chief Executive Officer

Sanderson King; Remote; GBP 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing consumer products company is looking for an entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer to lead and scale its European operations. This remote-first role offers full P&L ownership and the chance to drive market expansion and product innovation in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have significant leadership experience, a track record in building multi-country businesses, and strong strategic partnership development skills. This position provides an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the company across Europe.

Qualifications

• Must have senior leadership experience in consumer product businesses.
• Track record in scaling multi-country businesses is essential.
• Must have full P&L ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the European operation with full P&L ownership.
• Drive market expansion across European territories.
• Oversee product innovation and branding.

Skills

Senior leadership experience (CEO, MD, GM, Commercial Director)

Proven track record in building multi-country European businesses

Full P&L ownership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strong team-building and leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Fluent in English

Job description

Senior Leadership Opportunity – Chief Executive Officer

Remote-first work patterns, can be based anywhere in the UK / Germany / Poland - paying up to c.£180k+ package (including equity)

A rapidly growing international consumer products business is seeking a hands‑on, entrepreneurial CEO to lead and scale its European operation, with a global remit for growth.

The Role

• Full P&L ownership of Europe, with oversight extending globally over time.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing European leadership and commercial team.
• Drive market expansion across priority European territories including Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, and Poland, with scope to integrate additional markets over time.
• Lead product innovation, trend‑to‑market launches, and ensure the brand stays ahead of competitors.
• Personally develop strategic partnerships across D2C, B2B, and B2B2C channels.
• Oversee operations, logistics, and supplier relationships to ensure scalability and quality.
• Remote-first role, with some European travel as required.

About You

• Senior leadership experience such as CEO, MD, GM, or Commercial Director within consumer product businesses.
• Proven track record of building and scaling multi‑country European businesses.
• Full P&L ownership and experience driving profitable growth.
• Entrepreneurial and hands‑on, with the ability to move quickly and innovate ahead of competitors.
• Strong team-builder and leader, comfortable creating processes, culture, and infrastructure in a scaling organisation.
• Commercially sharp, trend‑aware, and customer‑obsessed.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages advantageous.

Why This Role

• Significant autonomy to shape and grow a European business.
• Opportunity to lead product innovation, marketing, and partnerships across multiple territories.
• Influence the future global strategy while building a high‑performing European team.
• Work in a fast‑moving, agile environment delivering products that customers love.

Location: Remote across Europe (UK preferred; France, Spain, Poland also possible)