Job Specifications
Chief Operating Officer – Robotics & Commercial Execution
LEC Robotics
London | Full-Time | Senior Leadership
About LEC Robotics
LEC Robotics is a London-based robotics and automation company operating across distribution, commercial deployment, and proprietary product development.
The company sits within London Export Corporation, a British trading group established over 73 years ago, operating across multiple sectors and international markets. LEC Robotics represents the group’s focused expansion into advanced automation and robotics.
The business partners with leading global robotics manufacturers as sole distributor in selected territories, while simultaneously developing its own automation platforms across:
• Automated kitchens
• Automated bars
• Automated coffee systems
• Service robotics
• Textile automation
LEC Robotics is entering a significant growth phase, expanding across multiple verticals and markets. We are seeking a senior operating leader to structure and drive disciplined commercial and operational execution.
The Role
The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for overseeing and executing the commercial, operational, and product rollout functions of LEC Robotics.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will ensure that strategic direction is translated into structured systems, measurable performance, and scalable revenue growth.
This is a senior execution mandate requiring strong product understanding, commercial discipline, and operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial & Revenue Execution
• Own and optimise the commercial operating model across all product lines
• Implement disciplined CRM, forecasting, and pipeline management
• Drive margin visibility and revenue accountability
• Support and close major commercial opportunities where required
Product & Robotics Execution
• Develop deep commercial and operational understanding of distributed and proprietary robotics products
• Oversee product lifecycle from deployment through commercial scale
• Ensure effective real-world rollout, iteration, and refinement
• Align product capability with market demand and commercial positioning
• Coordinate closely with engineering and manufacturing partners
Operational Infrastructure
• Build scalable internal systems and reporting frameworks
• Establish clear accountability structures and execution cadence
• Oversee supplier coordination, deployment processes, and quality control
• Identify operational gaps and resolve them decisively
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Oversee alignment across sales, marketing, product, and operations
• Ensure structured execution across multiple automation verticals
• Maintain operational discipline while supporting controlled growth
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Senior experience in robotics, automation, hardware, or complex technical product environments
• Experience managing technical products from development through commercial deployment
• Proven track record of scaling revenue in product-led organisations
• Strong commercial judgment and margin awareness
• Ability to build operational systems rather than inherit them
• Experience operating in both structured organisations and growth-stage environments
• Hands-on execution mindset combined with strategic clarity
What Success Looks Like
Within 12–18 months, the COO will have:
• Built a structured commercial engine across all revenue streams
• Established disciplined operational systems capable of scale
• Successfully launched and scaled new automation verticals
• Created clear accountability and measurable performance across the organisation
Reporting Structure
This role reports directly to the CEO and operates as part of the senior leadership team, working closely across product, commercial, and operational functions.
Why Join
This is an opportunity to operate at the forefront of commercial robotics and automation, helping build a long-term platform business supported by the heritage, stability, and international network of London Export Corporation.
About the Company
LEC Robotics is a British robotics company specialising in AI driven automation. We bring advanced robotics into real business environments and make them work, reliably, commercially and at scale. This is robotics designed for operations, not demonstrations.
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