CEO

About Sapph

Welcome to Sapph, a trailblazing lingerie brand on a mission to find the perfect balance of form, fit, function and desirability. We believe every woman has the right to perfectly fitting, beautiful lingerie in her size and are on a mission to re-educate on perfect fit. We strive to be age and size inclusive and want to become an essential part of women’s lives globally. We balance technical innovation and elevated design, as well as high level manufacturing expertise to create the perfect product.

We have taken the bold decision to relaunch the Sapph brand and create a global household name in the world of branded lingerie. We are a multichannel company that operates B2C and B2B channels and we believe in controlling the narrative when it comes to our brand, but also in taking a collaborative approach with our B2B partners and enabling them to be our messengers in the community. We aim to take a communicate based approach to marketing and reach our consumers in various innovative ways that would make us stand out. Above all, we are striving to create a global following of loyal customers that would come back to our product time and time again.

Our key values are design, fit, value, omni-channel, inclusive, community based and customer centric and would love you to be a part of our journey.

About the job

‘Head in the Sky, Feet on the Ground’. As CEO at Sapph, You don’t just define the strategy, you live our strategy and possess a strong operational focus. Together with Igor Pecemski Jones - creative director - you are a winning duo. Together you lead Sapph. As CEO, you are the business leader and oversee daily operations.

You are ultimately responsible. You guide, coach, and support the team where needed. Your experience, proven trackrecord and expertise in field of operation excellence will be critical for our organization growth. You will ensure clear processes, predictability, smooth collaboration between teams, and ultimately contribute to our business growth.

In our growth path, you are the connecting factor and you bring structure across the organization. You translate our mission and strategy into a concrete roadmap, clear operational KPIs, and optimized work processes. In doing so, you safeguard progress, results, and company culture, and put everything into action to achieve our goals.

As CEO, you are the driving force behind the implementation of our strategy and the further growth and professionalization of our organization. Your role as a collaborative manager and natural leader enables you to develop and expand the team into a successful and responsive whole.

Your daily tasks and responsibilities include overseeing:

Strategy planning & execution

• Working closely with the team, you translate our mission and strategy into a concrete roadmap with KPIs and budgets

• Establishing structure, processes, and KPIs, and continuously monitoring and refining progress

• Analyzing market trends and consumer behavior

Team Leadership & HR

• Guiding, building, and challenging the team

• Monitoring the daily operations with the aim of ensuring efficiency and effectiveness

• Promoting a positive and strong company culture

Supply Chain & Manufacturing Management

• Managing (international) relationships with suppliers and stakeholders

• Overseeing ERP, inventory management, and e-commerce platforms

• Optimizing production timelines and the turnover rate of our inventory

• Ensuring ethical sourcing and quality standards

Product Development

• Collaborating with Design and Product teams on collections

• Ensuring that product lines meet our standards for size, quality, and innovation

• Overseeing and approving sourcing choices and purchasing conditions

Sales & Retail Operations

• Overseeing sales through wholesale, DTC e-commerce, and physical retail channels

• Setting sales targets and monitoring performance per channel

• Ensuring a premium customer experience across all touchpoints

Marketing & Brand

• Together with the marketing team, you ensure that all communications are in line with our brand identity

• Directing and guiding influencer partnerships, PR, and brand collaborations

Finance

• Managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance

• Collaborating with the finance team on margin and cost optimizations

• Presenting periodic results and figures to stakeholders

About you

• 15+ years of experience, primarily in senior leadership and operational roles within the fashion industry

• A proven track record with a fashion brand

• You’re known for your operational excellence and strong strategic, organizational, and analytical skills

• Ambitious and tech-savvy

• You are a leader and a team player. People enjoy working with and for you

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, in English. Dutch is a big plus

What we offer

We’re on the brink of an international comeback, and we’re looking for a CEO to lead the way. In this role, you’ll have the freedom, trust and resources to set the course, turn bold ambitions into reality, and shape the future of the company based on your vision and insights. Together, we’re building something entirely new.