Portfolio CEO: Event Rental Company
About The Position
American Operator is seeking an experienced operator to lead a tent & event supplies rental company as CEO in partnership with American Operator. This is an opportunity to step into a profitable, established business with a strong reputation, loyal customer base, and an experienced team. As CEO, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations, team leadership, and P&L performance. The focus will be on developing and retaining a great team, driving customer acquisition and growth, executing with operational discipline, and scaling the business. American Operator will provide strategic support, resources, and guidance, while empowering you to lead independently. There is a clear path to earning significant equity ownership in the business.
Requirements
- 10+ years of leadership experience with direct experience as a sales and operations leader
- Experience building high performance teams with accountability for hiring and performance improvement
- Track record of leading and growing an organization that's driven by local relationships and referral networks
Nice To Haves
- A competitive spirit that always finds a way to win
- Experience as a sales or operations leader in the hospitality, event, or rental industry
- Stepped in as the new leader after an ownership or leadership transition and earned the trust of a long-tenured team
- Military leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Grow the business with a focus on key performance metrics as you lead day-to-day operations
- Develop and lead sales, field crew leaders, and office staff with a culture of high accountability and performance
- Coach and build an outbound sales team focused on corporate relationships and referral partners
- Manage the budget and capital decisions associated with a relatively asset-intensive business
- Adapt the business's sales, marketing, and inventory based on the latest trends in weddings, corporate events, graduations, etc.
- Recruit, manage, and develop field teams in a physically challenging industry with seasonality
- Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Distributions
- Meaningful equity participation beginning at 10% ownership
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
