The Opportunity
We are an established, privately held, specialty retailer seeking a proven operating executive to assume full day-to-day leadership of the business. This individual will own the P&L, operations, personnel, inventory, customer experience, and execution of the company’s growth plan.
This is an opportunity to rebuild and modernize an established business, create sustainable profitable growth, and participate meaningfully in the resulting enterprise value. The successful candidate will combine strategic judgment with hands-on execution and operate without significant day-to-day involvement from ownership.
What You Will Own and Manage
1. Daily operations and directly oversight of management team.
2. Revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, inventory, working capital, and cash flow.
3. Sales productivity, pricing, promotions, product mix, and store performance.
4. Purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, and delivery.
5. Weekly scorecards, forecasts, and operating accountability.
6. Customer experience from initial contact through delivery and post-sale support.
7. Partner with ownership on strategy, capital allocation, and long-term growth.
Candidate Profile
· At least 10 years of progressive operating leadership experience, including five years of meaningful P&L responsibility.
· Experience operating a company or business unit at or above approximately $15 million in annual revenue.
· A demonstrated record of improving revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, inventory, working capital, and cash flow.
· Strong command of operating technology, reporting, forecasting, and performance management.
· Consumer-durables, distribution, or inventory-intensive operating experience strongly preferred.
· Bachelor’s degree preferred; MBA is a plus. Demonstrated operating results have significant weight.
· Hands-on, decisive, financially disciplined, technology-capable, and accountable for results.
Compensation and Long-Term Opportunity
· Base salary of $110,000–$125,000, based on experience.
· Annual performance incentive up to 20% of base salary, based on achievement of pre-established financial and operating KPIs. Annual incentives will be based on a written scorecard containing threshold, target, and exceptional performance levels.
· Potential to participate in 5% of incremental net equity value created above an agreed baseline and realized through a qualifying transaction.
· Company-sponsored benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and a retirement plan.
Work Requirements
· Full-time, in-person leadership position with regular presence across company locations
· Infrequent travel to suppliers, industry events, and other business destinations
· Some evening and weekend availability based on retail operating needs
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé and a cover letter that addresses the below:
· Operating experience and company description
· Examples of measurable improvements you produced in EBITDA, profitability, or cash flow
· Examples of team rebuild or operating-system implementation you led
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, performance, business requirements, and demonstrated ability.
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
