Network Company President - Ann Arbor, MI

Teamshares•Ann Arbor, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Teamshares is seeking a President to lead the next phase of growth for a longstanding, trailblazing sustainable and fair-trade apparel company in the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan area. This is a strong business with strong, principled people and loyal customers, making high-quality products that honor the environment and the people involved. The company has huge potential to reach a much wider audience, and we are looking for a President with the right experience to make this happen. The ideal fit is strongly aligned with the company's values around transparency and doing right by people and planet. This person must be able to embrace the complexities of how the company does business with its supply chain and others, as this values-driven approach is the core of what differentiates the company and the brand. The company is in a good place operationally, and the focus is on building on what is already in place, in partnership with the employee owners. The role requires a Michigan-based individual available to work with the team in person.

Requirements

Values alignment: Deep personal commitment to sustainability, fair trade, transparency, and doing right by people and planet.
D2C growth experience: Demonstrated track record of growing a direct-to-consumer brand from single- to double-digit millions in revenue, ideally with P&L ownership.
Strong marketing background: Proven ability to build brand awareness, deepen customer loyalty, and expand reach for a values-driven consumer product.
Supply chain fluency: Ability to engage knowledgeably and confidently with the company's complex, values-driven supply chain relationships.
Entrepreneurial mindset: An entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build, innovate, and operate hands-on in a transformative environment.
Proven leadership: Demonstrated people leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego, collaborative approach.
Business acumen: Strong analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective strategies for sustainable growth.
Project management and problem-solving: Proven project management skills coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude.
Growth mindset: Willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate continuously.
Agility and flexibility: Equally adept at thinking creatively and critically, with a natural bias toward action.
Michigan presence: Based in Michigan or committed to being on the ground there.

Responsibilities

Serve as President of a mission-driven sustainable and fair-trade apparel company, owning full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations, reporting to a Teamshares Industry Lead.
Drive Revenue Growth by leading efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new products and accounts, with an emphasis on D2C channel expansion.
Execute Operational Business Objectives by developing and executing repeatable business processes, establishing and tracking key operational metrics and financial outcomes.
Collaborate on Financial Decisions with Teamshares staff and financial partners to manage expenses, capital purchases, and growth initiatives.
Lead Growth Initiatives by working with employee-owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities.
Manage HR and Personnel Matters, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses.
Build Relationships within the local Michigan community and with customers, vendors, supply chain partners, and mission-aligned organizations.
Collaborate with Teamshares and fellow shareholders during the transition to employee ownership, coaching and partnering to instill an owner's mindset.