Chief Executive Officer

Business address: 151 Yonge Street, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5C 2W7.

NOC 00014

Job duties:

• Manage the company and make executive decisions regarding the company’s goals and strategies.
• Oversee cross-functional teams – including the marketing, sales and production teams – to refine and finalize product designs.
• Identify emerging trends, consumer needs, and the competitive landscape in the textile and home products industry.
• Analyse market data to inform product development strategies and identify potential opportunities for new product offerings.
• Oversee the testing process of raw materials and products to ensure they meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Manage a portfolio of textile and home products, ensuring a diverse and competitive range of offerings.
• Manage the end-to-end product development process, from initial concept to final production.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely and cost-effective production of new products.
• Collaborate with packaging suppliers to select sustainable and cost-effective materials.
• Ensure packaging designs comply with regulatory requirements and align with brand standards.
• Implement quality control processes at the company to ensure all products meet the company’s standards for quality and performance.
• Manage design and development projects to ensure that deadlines and budget constraints are met.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of product development projects.
• Evaluate, refine, and implement processes at the company to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Ensure that training and mentorship is provided to new team members.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment in the workplace.

Terms of employment: Permanent and full-time.

The language of work: English.

Wage: $61.54 per hour.

Benefits: Performance Bonuses.

Skills requirements:

Required education:

• A university degree or college diploma in commerce, business administration, finance or another related discipline.

Required work experience and skills:

• 2 – 3 years of experience managing a company.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in textile and home products design and development with an import company.
• Substantial experience in textile/home product design and market trends.
• Substantial knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and market trends.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for innovation and creativity.
• Strong collaboration and team building skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in design software such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Auto CAD, or similar design tools.
• A background in retail is preferred.