Teamshares

Network Company President (Apparel Industry)

Dexter, MI · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 49 days ago

Project ManagementSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

This is a strong business, with strong, principled people, and loyal customers.
It makes high quality products that honor the environment and the people involved-something that is complex and not easy to do if you are serious about it.
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.

Responsibilities

You will own full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations, and will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead who supports a portfolio of 20 companies within the sector.
Drive Revenue Growth
Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new products and accounts-with particular emphasis on D2C channel expansion to reach a much wider audience.
Develop and execute repeatable business processes to achieve key business results.
Whether it's documenting existing effective methods or developing new structures, you will be responsible for establishing and tracking key operational metrics and financial outcomes.
Collaborate on Financial Decisions
Work closely with Teamshares staff and company-level financial partners to manage ongoing expenses, capital purchases, and growth initiatives.
Lead Growth Initiatives
Act as a growth leader, working with employee-owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities-building on the strong operational foundation already in place.
Manage HR and Personnel Matters

Requirements

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.
Supply chain fluency: Ability to engage knowledgeably and confidently with the company's complex, values-driven supply chain relationships.
Proven leadership: Demonstrated people leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego, collaborative approach.
Project management and problem-solving: Proven project management skills coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude.
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.
Values alignment: Deep personal commitment to sustainability, fair trade, transparency, and doing right by people and planet-able to authentically represent and advance the company's mission.
Strong marketing background: Proven ability to build brand awareness, deepen customer loyalty, and expand reach for a values-driven consumer product.
Entrepreneurial mindset: An entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build, innovate, and operate hands-on in a transformative environment.
Business acumen: Strong analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective strategies for sustainable growth.
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.
What You Receive
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. As a Teamshares president, you're not alone-you'll be part of a dynamic community of fellow small business leaders, with ongoing support from Teamshares, beginning with our Leadership Accelerator program. Please don't hesitate to apply. Teamshares is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We actively seek to build a workforce representative of various cultures, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. Our employee-driven Core Values guide how we treat each other and show up every day.

Nice to have

Demonstrated track record of growing a direct-to-consumer brand from single- to double-digit millions in revenue, ideally with P&L ownership.
Ideally, this person would have had P&L ownership while doing so.

Skills

Demonstrated people leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego, collaborative approach.
Proven project management skills coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude.

Benefits

We're building a network of 10,000 employee-owned small businesses, creating $10 billion of stock wealth for wage workers and supporting generations of business owners into confident retirement.
An entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build, innovate, and operate hands-on in a transformative environment.

Company info

Deep personal commitment to sustainability, fair trade, transparency, and doing right by people and planet-able to authentically represent and advance the company's mission.
The ideal fit is strongly aligned with the company's values around transparency and doing right by people and planet.
The company is in a good place operationally.
We are looking for someone who is Michigan-based and available to work with the team in person.
Invest in the local Michigan community and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, supply chain partners, and mission-aligned organizations.
As a Teamshares president, you're not alone-you'll be part of a dynamic community of fellow small business leaders, with ongoing support from Teamshares, beginning with our Leadership Accelerator program.

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