Chief of Staff

Lever Style is the world’s premier apparel production platform for premium labels such as Hugo Boss, Paul Smith, and Amie Leon Dore, outdoor/activewear brands such as Arc’teryx, Vuori and J Lindeberg, and e-commerce pioneers such as Bonobos, Stitch Fix and Mizzen + Main. Our innovative, high mix-low volume solution reduces excess inventory and stockouts, and offers unparalleled product expertise. Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code 1346), our versatile approach is rooted in decades of technical expertise gained from working with many of the world’s top brands.

Our one-stop shop solution allows our clients to focus on what they do best: branding, marketing, and distribution. Behind the scenes we deliver versatility on any product type that a designer can dream of. We enable our clients to consolidate their vendor base, reduce production complexity, overheads, and management headaches.

This role is based in Lever Style Shenzhen office, with daily shuttle provided for commuting between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in supporting C-suite executives and contributing to the success of Lever Style. This key position requires a proactive, resourceful, and efficient individual to implement the company's strategic goals, focusing on cross department communication, corporate strategy, project management, and business analysis and insights within the fashion apparel industry.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Executive Support: Provide comprehensive support to the CEO and other senior executives. Steering strategic business initiatives from genesis to fruition.

·         Communication: Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and follow-up. Guiding department heads with expert advice to enhance overall team efficiency.

·         Project Management: Assist with special projects, initiatives, and research tasks as assigned by executives. Define key performance indicators to measure and improve team performance.

·         Contribution to Corporate Strategy: Collaborate with different departments to propose innovative solutions and process improvements, assist in execution of corporate strategies and strategic planning initiatives, support the CEO in making strategic decisions that align with long-term company objectives.

·         Business Analysis and Insights: Conduct thorough analysis of industrial dynamics, product categories, fashion trends, consumer preferences, market competition, and other relevant factors, provide actionable insights to assist the C-suite executives in informed decision-making processes. Pinpointing and addressing core issues within business processes.

·         Document Management: Prepare, edit, and distribute correspondence, reports, and meeting agendas; ensure the proper filing and retrieval of documents.

·         Event Coordination: Orchestrating executives schedule, organize and facilitate executive meetings, conferences, and events, including logistics and vendor coordination.

Candidate Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred.

• Proven experience in executive-level business strategy roles (minimum of 8 years desired).

• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; proficient in both written and verbal English.

• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential information.

• Proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, PBI, etc.) and other relevant tools.

• Experience in budget management and financial analysis.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; proactive and adaptable.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally travel and work outside standard business hours as needed.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.

• Familiarity with fashion apparel, supply chain, manufacturing industry is a plus.

Why Join Us? 

• Be part of a mission-driven organization that’s disrupting the fashion apparel industry. 

• Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment. 

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. 

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership. 

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