Network Company President (Retail Industry) - Providence, RI Area
About The Position
Teamshares is a major buyer of small businesses from retiring owners, aiming to make employee ownership the future of small business. They acquire companies, grant employees immediate ownership, and support growth through proprietary resources. Teamshares seeks an entrepreneurial business leader to serve as the President/CEO of a home furnishing/decor retail company in the Providence, RI metro area. The role involves increasing profitability, transitioning the business to employee ownership, and managing P&L, strategy, and operations. The President will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead who provides strategic support.
Requirements
- Strong background in retail operations, with demonstrated ability to manage high-end sales floors, ensuring operational excellence, staff coordination, and seamless customer service
- Demonstrated expertise in B2C marketing, sales management, and e-commerce
- Willingness to personally drive change, solve problems at the ground level, and operate hands-on during a period of significant transition
- Proven capability to prioritize and delegate tasks based on urgency and impact
- Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and foster constructive collaboration with all employees
- Proven people leadership abilities through previous work experiences, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego approach
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build and innovate
- Proven project management and problem-solving skills, coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective business strategies
- Embrace a growth mindset, with a willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate
- Demonstrate an open, agile mind, equally adept at thinking creatively and critically, with a flexible and generous spirit and a natural bias toward action
- Ability to partner with stakeholders to establish a clear vision, define measurable KPIs, and develop strategies to achieve financial goals
Responsibilities
- Serve as president of a small business in home decor & retail industry
- Determine and be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management
- Lead an experienced team of existing employee owners
- Drive revenue growth through marketing, outreach, and new product/account development
- Execute operational business objectives by developing and implementing repeatable business processes and tracking key metrics
- Collaborate on financial decisions with Teamshares staff and financial partners
- Act as a growth leader, improving company operations and expanding revenue opportunities with employee-owners
- Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, performance evaluations, raises, and bonuses
- Invest in the local community and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners
- Collaborate with Teamshares and shareholders during the transition to employee ownership, instilling an owner's mindset
- Occasionally roll up sleeves and work hands-on to get the job done
Benefits
- Equity stake both in the network company and in Teamshares
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Ongoing business and leadership development training
- Access to exceptional medical/dental/vision benefit plans
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
