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Chief Executive Officer

Encore Talent Solutions
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2025

Are you an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for scaling brands, driving innovation, and creating a lasting impact in the active-lifestyle industry? Our client is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our confidential consumer products company, a trailblazer in providing innovative, safety-focused solutions to active individuals worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to guide a high-potential company poised for significant growth. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for shaping and executing the long-term vision, expanding market presence, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring operational excellence—all while maintaining the customer-centric values and creative energy that have defined the company’s success.

Why Join Us?

  • Be at the Helm of Innovation: Lead a company known for its game-changing products and commitment to solving real-world problems for active consumers.
  • Unleash Growth Potential: Join a company with strong market momentum and untapped opportunities for expansion.
  • Shape the Culture: As CEO, you’ll foster a collaborative, dynamic, and mission-driven environment, inspiring a talented team to achieve bold goals.
  • Embrace Hands-On Leadership: We seek a leader who’s not only a strategic thinker but also willing to roll up their sleeves and engage in day-to-day operations when necessary.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and implement a long-term vision for the company, focusing on market expansion, product innovation, and operational scalability.
  • Identify and pursue new revenue streams through partnerships, distribution channels, and market opportunities.
  • Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors to ensure alignment on strategic objectives and key performance indicators.

Growth & Financial Excellence

  • Lead efforts to scale the company sustainably by enhancing profitability and smart resource allocation.
  • Oversee the development and execution of sales, marketing, and product strategies that fuel growth and elevate the brand’s market position.

Product Innovation & Technology

  • Champion customer-driven product innovation by leveraging AI and emerging technologies to create smart, adaptive solutions.
  • Ensure the company stays ahead of industry trends, maintaining its reputation as a leader in the active-lifestyle space.

Operational Excellence

  • Optimize operations by implementing scalable processes and systems that enhance efficiency and sustainability.
  • Oversee the supply chain to ensure seamless product delivery and support long-term growth initiatives.

Team Leadership & Culture Building

  • Cultivate a high-performing, mission-aligned team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Lead by example, inspiring and mentoring the leadership team to achieve excellence in their respective functions.
  • Embody and promote a positive company culture centered around quality, integrity, and community engagement.

What You Bring

Experience & Expertise

  • 10 years of executive leadership experience, preferably as a CEO, COO, or senior leader in a consumer products or active-lifestyle company.
  • Proven success in scaling companies and driving substantial growth.
  • Deep expertise in product-driven organizations, with a customer-centric approach to design and innovation.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution processes within consumer goods.

Skills & Attributes

  • Visionary leader with a strategic mindset and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and driving profitability.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, both internally with teams and externally with partners and stakeholders.
  • Innovative thinker who can leverage AI and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Data-driven decision-maker with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience scaling venture-backed or bootstrapped organizations.
  • Strong understanding of digital marketing, influencer partnerships, and community engagement.
  • Passion for active lifestyles and a commitment to enhancing safety and visibility through innovative solutions.

Ready to Lead?

If you are a results-driven leader with the vision, passion, and expertise to take this innovative company to new heights, we want to hear from you. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-growth organization, build a legacy, and make a tangible impact on the lives of active individuals around the world.

Salary : $250,000 - $300,000

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