Chief Operating Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Developing strategic plans 

• Work closely with the BOD, BOM to develop and implement business strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Act as a key member of the leadership team, making critical decisions that impact the company's growth and success

Accelerate and boost sales and marketing.

• Oversee and work closely with the Sales and Brand Management team to maximize sales in the domestic market: Cask sales, Retail sales, HORECA and Wholesale Sales including Ecototes
• Support the Chairman and BOD in developing international markets providing expertise and network.
• Oversee Marketing activities, Events both online (Digital / Social Marketing) and offline
• Increase online sales through webstore activities and other initiatives

Operations and process management 

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including managing teams across various functions (Sales, Finance,Marketing, Legal, HR Admin, etc - excluding spirits production) and ensuring that the company is operating efficiently and effectively.
• Identify areas of the business where operational processes can be improved; develop and implement plans to optimize these processes. 
• Identify new business opportunities, building partnerships, and expanding the company's reach.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee legal and compliance-related matters.

Financial planning and analysis 

• Manage financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring that the company is operating within budgetary constraints.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks to the business, including developing and implementing risk management strategies
• Manage and optimize the company's resources, including staffing, equipment, and technology, to ensure that they are being used effectively and efficiently

Leadership and Team Management

• Guide, challenge our leaders and subject matter experts to ensure our teams' strategies align to the objectives and goals of the company
• Build and lead a high-performing team of employees, setting clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback, and creating a positive

Other tasks assigned by Supervisors.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, Management, or related field preferred.
• Fluent in both English and Vietnamese.
• 10 years of proven experience as a COO or in a similar executive leadership role in the FMCG, beverage or spirits company
• Preferable experience in a startup or fast-paced environment or willingness to operate in such environment.
• Strong sales focus with ability to leverage existing network and able to represent the company at the highest level to the outside
• Experience in developing and implementing operational policies and procedures, with a focus on driving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to build and lead an effective team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate data and metrics, with a deep understanding of business operations and processes.