Network Company President - Greater Orlando Area

Teamshares•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teamshares is a major buyer of small businesses from retiring owners, aiming to make employee ownership the future of small businesses. They acquire promising companies, grant employees an immediate 10% ownership stake, and provide support through proprietary software, education, financial products, and leadership assistance. Teamshares is building a network of 10,000 employee-owned small businesses, intending to create $10 billion in stock wealth for workers and support business owners' retirement. The company seeks an entrepreneurial business leader to serve as the President/CEO of a specialty industrial distribution company in the Greater Orlando Area. The role involves increasing profitability and transitioning the business to employee ownership, with full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations. The President will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead who oversees a portfolio of companies in the sector, acting as a strategic partner for performance improvement.

Requirements

A strong background in B2B sales and business development, ideally within specialty distribution, HVAC controls, industrial components, or an adjacent technical field.
Demonstrated ability to grow revenue through proactive outreach, customer relationship management, and expanding a company's total addressable market.
Willingness to personally drive change, roll up their sleeves on sales activity, and operate hands-on during a period of significant transition, including systems implementations, GAAP compliance, and building structure around a lean, high-performing team.
Proven ability to balance maintaining a stable, loyal customer base while simultaneously identifying and pursuing new revenue channels.
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.
Possess an 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 the industrial distribution industry.
Determine and be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management.
Lead an experienced team of existing employee owners.
Serve as a steady operational leader during the transition to the Teamshares model, maintaining continuity for customers, employees, and vendors while building the foundation for long-term growth under new ownership.
Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new product lines and accounts.
Develop and execute repeatable business processes to achieve key business results, including documenting existing methods or developing new structures, and establishing and tracking key operational metrics and financial outcomes.
Work closely with Teamshares staff and company-level financial partners to manage ongoing expenses, capital purchases, and growth initiatives.
Act as a growth leader, working with employee-owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities.
Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses.
Invest in the local community and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
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.