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Teamshares · 2 months ago

Network Company President - Greater Portland Metro Area

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Teamshares is one of America’s largest buyers of small businesses, focused on making employee ownership the future of small business. They are seeking an entrepreneurial business leader to serve as the Small Business President/CEO of a network company in the Greater Portland metro area, responsible for increasing profitability and transitioning the business to employee ownership while managing operations and strategy.

CommercialFinancial ServicesFinTechManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Serve as president of a small business in the automotive accessories and installation industry

Determine/be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management

Lead an experienced team of existing employee owners

Collaborating on Financial Decisions: Work closely with the bookkeeper to make informed decisions about ongoing expenses and capital purchases, optimize efficiencies, and develop business metrics

Driving Revenue Growth: Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new product lines and accounts

Managing HR and Personnel Matters: Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses

Analyzing Business Practices: Analyze current business methods and practices, and promote opportunities for team development and growth

Relationship management: invest in your local community, and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners

Transitioning to Employee Ownership: Collaborate with Teamshares and fellow shareholders during the transition to employee ownership, coaching and partnering to instill an owner’s mindset that drives better business outcomes and fosters a positive company culture

Leading Growth Initiatives: Act as a growth leader, working with employee-owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities

Small businesses sometimes require going above and beyond, and being a plumbing company, this may require occasionally rolling up your sleeves and doing manual work to get the job done

Qualification

P&L ManagementBusiness StrategyRetail OperationsBusiness AcumenEntrepreneurial MindsetLeadership SkillsProject ManagementAgilityStrategic PartnershipClear CommunicationFlexibilityGrowth Mindset

Required

A strong background in retail, automotive, truck upfitting, or related service operations, with a demonstrated ability to manage multi-location or high-volume installation and retail environments, ensuring operational excellence, team coordination, and consistent customer satisfaction

Proven ability to prioritize and delegate across sales, service, and operations, addressing day-to-day challenges efficiently while maintaining focus on long-term growth, profitability, and process improvement

Clear Communication and Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and foster constructive collaboration with all employees

Demonstrated Leadership Skills: Proven people leadership abilities through previous work experiences, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego approach

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build and innovate

Project Management and Problem-Solving: Proven project management and problem-solving skills, coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude

Business Acumen: Strong business acumen and analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective business strategies

Growth Mindset: Embrace a growth mindset, with a willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate

Agility and Flexibility: Demonstrate an open, agile mind, equally adept at thinking creatively and critically, with a flexible and generous spirit and a natural bias toward action

Strategic Partnership: Ability to partner with stakeholders to establish a clear vision, define measurable KPIs, and develop strategies to achieve financial goals