Network Company President

About the Role

Teamshares is seeking an entrepreneurial business leader to serve as the Small Business President/CEO of one of our network companies in Portland, OR in the mechanical and electrical services industry. As a Teamshares network company president, you'll be responsible for increasing profitability and successfully transitioning the business to employee ownership. You'll run and work IN the business, including owning full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations.

What You Will Do

• Serve as president of a small business in the mechanical and electrical services industry
• Determine/be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management
• Lead an experienced team of existing employee owners
• Collaborate on financial decisions: Work closely with the bookkeeper to make informed decisions about ongoing expenses and capital purchases, optimize efficiencies, and develop business metrics
• Drive business growth: Take direct ownership of outbound sales efforts, including pursuing project- and bid-based opportunities and expanding into new B2B accounts
• Manage HR and personnel matters: Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses
• Analyze business practices: Analyze current business methods and practices, and promote opportunities for team development and growth
• Relationship management: Invest in your local community, and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners
• 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 that drives better business outcomes and fosters a positive company culture
• Lead growth initiatives: Act as a growth leader, working with employee-owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities

What You Have

• Proven sales process expertise: Demonstrated ability to build and manage a trackable, repeatable, and measurable sales process, with a record of delivering consistent revenue growth. Skilled in using data to drive decisions, measure success, and refine approach over time.
• Industry experience or adjacent exposure: Experience in or familiarity with mechanical and electrical services, light manufacturing, repair/maintenance, distribution, or construction-related sectors is highly valuable.
• Relationship-driven and community-oriented: A natural connector who fosters long-term, trust-based relationships with customers, vendors, and the broader community through a thoughtful blend of professional engagement and authentic, personalized connection.
• Prioritization and delegation: Proven ability to prioritize and delegate tasks based on urgency and impact, addressing critical issues efficiently while staying focused on long-term goals.
• Clear communication and collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and foster constructive collaboration with all employees.
• Demonstrated leadership skills: Proven people leadership abilities through previous work experiences, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego approach.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build and innovate.
• Project management and problem-solving: Proven project management and problem-solving skills, coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude.
• Business acumen: Strong business acumen and analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective business strategies.
• Growth mindset: Embrace a growth mindset, with a willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate.
• Agility and flexibility: Demonstrate an open, agile mind, equally adept at thinking creatively and critically, with a flexible and generous spirit and a natural bias toward action.
• Strategic partnership: Ability to partner with stakeholders to establish a clear vision, define measurable KPIs, and develop strategies to achieve financial goals.

Benefits

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