Chief Operating Officer | Malosi Fishing A brand built on garage floors and open water. A growth story with a long way still to run. A COO role designed to last a decade, not a stepping stone.

Malosi Fishing started in a garage, with two brothers, a stack of timber, and a love of fishing passed down from their dad. What began as two people wanting something better than what was on the shelf became a brand with real cultural weight in the Australian fishing community, built on authenticity rather than advertising spend.

The Founders are now looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to become their trusted operational partner: someone who can take the reins on strategy execution, commercial performance and the day-to-day running of the business, so the Founders can keep doing what only they can do, creating product and telling the Malosi story to the world.

The Role

As COO, you will own the commercial and operational engine behind the brand, working closely with the Founders and Board to translate a strong brand vision into disciplined execution. Your remit will include:

- Defining and driving the growth strategy across domestic and international markets, including the US, Europe and Asia
- Leading revenue growth across wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels
- Owning budgeting, forecasting and financial performance
- Building the organisational structure and team needed to scale sustainably
- Overseeing supply chain, manufacturing and product operations as the range expands




- Leading the expansion of the international distributor network (international travel required)
- Acting as a trusted commercial voice to the Founders and Board

About You

This role will suit a seasoned operator who has already proven themselves as a COO, GM or senior operational leader, and who is looking for a long-term home rather than another rung on the ladder. You will bring:

- Genuine gravitas and commercial credibility, with the ability to hold your own with major retail partners and international distributors
- A track record of scaling businesses, with robust commercial and financial acumen
- Comfort operating as a trusted second to a strong, Founder-led vision, rather than seeking to lead that vision yourself
- A genuine affinity with the outdoors, fishing or adventure lifestyle

This role suits someone who finds genuine satisfaction in being the operational force behind a Founder's vision. The Founders will remain the creative heart of Malosi Fishing. What is on offer is the chance to build a lasting legacy as the operator who took the brand to its next level, with genuine autonomy and uncapped potential to grow the business over the next ten years.

Location: Burleigh Heads, QLD, with less regular travel to the Loganholme warehouse

Attractive executive remuneration package, including short-term incentive

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please contact Dan on (phone hidden) or [email protected]

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