President

COMPANY:

Private equity-held global producer of durable goods.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will report directly the CEO and lead a business unit leadership team with full P&L oversight.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

This executive will serve as the strategic and operational leader of the business unit in all aspects: sales, operations, financial, people engagement, and profit and loss (P&L).

Specific duties will include, but are not necessarily limited to:

  • Develop, inspire, and retain a high-performing and collaborative team to lead the organic growth plan for the organization.
  • Serve as the region’s top executive, effectively communicating activities to executive management teams as part of a global organization.
  • Drive a fast-paced, energetic, and analytical team with a strong metrics-oriented approach.
  • Build sound alignment with global e-commerce organization to drive sales growth effectively across traditional and omni-channels to avoid channel conflicts.
  • Develop strong rapport and collaboration across other functions, such as operations, finance, marketing, etc., in order to develop and enhance the success of the company.
  • Identify new approaches to grow sales and margin, and effective operations and cost controls.
  • Prepare annual budget plan for the business unit.
  • Build state-of-the-art route to market, performance of operations, alignment of the team, and engagement of the workforce.
  • Manage direct reports on performance and development, coach and support direct reports in their responsibilities by training, coaching, and inspiration.

 REQUIREMENTS:

  • 15+ years of successful experience in a fast-paced branded or durable goods company with a track record of consistent revenue growth.
  • Strong understanding and experience of business-to-business-to-consumer markets within the US, and preferably Canada and South America.
  • Proven track record of developing and inspiring management teams and companies or a business unit or division.
  • Experience working on an international management team with an understanding of cultural nuances.
  • Ability to perform in a matrixed environment and collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Strong presentation and negotiating skills.
  • Experience selling through retail and distribution.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills; self-confident and organized team player.
  • Excellent people management and leadership skills.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and competitive benefits package.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Jonas Hedin
Managing Partner
704.377.0362