Network Company President (Apparel Industry)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a President to lead a mission-driven sustainable and fair-trade apparel company based in the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan area. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of growing a D2C brand and a deep commitment to sustainability and fair trade.

What You Will Do

• Serve as President of a mission-driven sustainable and fair-trade apparel company.
• Own full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations.
• Drive Revenue Growth:
  • Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new products and accounts.
  • Emphasize D2C channel expansion to reach a much wider audience.
• Execute Operational Business Objectives:
  • Develop and execute repeatable business processes to achieve key business results.
  • Establish and track 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.
  • Build on the strong operational foundation already in place.
• Manage HR and Personnel Matters:
  • Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses.
• Build Relationships:
  • Invest in the local Michigan community and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, supply chain partners, and mission-aligned organizations.
• Transition to Employee Ownership:
  • Collaborate with Teamshares and fellow shareholders during the transition to employee ownership, coaching and partnering to instill an owner's mindset.

What You Bring

• Values alignment: Deep personal commitment to sustainability, fair trade, transparency, and doing right by people and planet.
• 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.
• Strong marketing background: Proven ability to build brand awareness, deepen customer loyalty, and expand reach for a values-driven consumer product.
• Supply chain fluency: Ability to engage knowledgeably and confidently with the company's complex, values-driven supply chain relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: An entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build, innovate, and operate hands-on in a transformative environment.
• Demonstrated leadership: Demonstrated people leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego, collaborative approach.
• Business acumen: Strong analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective strategies for sustainable growth.
• Project management and problem-solving: Proven project management skills coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude.
• 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

• Equity stake in both the network company and in Teamshares.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Ongoing business and leadership development training throughout your tenure.
• Access to exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefit plans.
• Paid parental leave.

What We Offer

• As President of a Teamshares network company, you will receive:
  • An equity stake in both the network company and in Teamshares.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ongoing business and leadership development training throughout your tenure.
  • Exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefit plans.
  • Paid parental leave.

Company Information

Teamshares is one of America’s largest buyers of small businesses from retiring owners and is on a mission to make employee ownership the future of small business. We buy promising companies from retiring owners, gifting employees an immediate 10% ownership stake in the business, and supporting their ongoing growth through proprietary software, education, financial products and best-in-class leadership support. 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. Together, we will reduce global wealth inequality while ensuring vital small businesses—and the communities they serve—continue to flourish. Learn more at teamshares.com.