Portfolio CEO: Commerical Distributor

About the role

We are seeking experienced operators to join our CEO network. Selected candidates will be matched with acquisition opportunities as they become available.

Responsibilities

• Own the company’s P&L with full responsibility for performance and day-to-day operations
• Step into a newly acquired business and build relationships with suppliers, customers, and employees
• Strategically add and cut SKUs to match customer preferences and provide upsell opportunities
• Lead high-impact initiatives to modernize the approach to inventory management and customer relationship management
• Travel to markets for sales rep coaching and customer relationship building
• Foster a culture of high accountability and performance
• Run quarterly board meetings with American Operator
• Partner with American Operator on strategy, budgeting, and growth planning

Requirements

• 7+ years of B2B sales leadership and coaching experience
• 4+ years of hiring and firing responsibility
• Experience owning company P&Ls and budgets
• MRO industrial sales background across commercial, healthcare, government, and manufacturing verticals
• Proven sales ability to navigate C-suite decision-makers
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing sales team in a relationship-driven business
• Experience leading and developing a high-performing sales team in a relationship-driven business
• Able to travel regularly to meet with sales reps and customers

Pay

Base salary: $135,000 - $175,000, plus 20% performance-based bonus opportunities, distributions, and meaningful equity participation beginning at 10% ownership, with the potential to increase based on performance.

Schedule

Relocation will be required if you are not currently in or near the market of the opportunity.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage.

Location

Our active markets include Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia.