Network Company President (Apparel Industry)

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 . We are looking for someone to lead the next phase of growth for a longstanding, trailblazing sustainable and fair-trade apparel company in the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan area. This is a strong business, with strong, principled people, and loyal customers. It makes high quality products that honor the environment and the people involved—something that is complex and not easy to do if you are serious about it. The company has huge potential to reach a much wider audience, and we are looking for a President with the right experience to make this happen. The ideal fit is strongly aligned with the company's values around transparency and doing right by people and planet. This person must be able to embrace the complexities of how the company does business with its supply chain and others, as this values-driven approach is the core of what differentiates the company and the brand. Importantly, this person should also have hands-on experience growing a D2C brand from single- to double-digit MMs in revenue. Ideally, this person would have had P&L ownership while doing so. A strong marketing background is an expectation. The company is in a good place operationally. It is about building on what the company already has in place, in partnership with the employee owners, who have a strong sense of accountability. We are looking for someone who is Michigan-based and available to work with the team in person. Serve as President of a mission-driven sustainable and fair-trade apparel company. You will own full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations, and will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead who supports a portfolio of 20 companies within the sector. Drive Revenue Growth Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new products and accounts—with particular emphasis on D2C channel expansion to reach a much wider audience. Execute Operational Business Objectives Develop and execute repeatable business processes to achieve key business results. Whether it's documenting existing effective methods or developing new structures, you will be responsible for establishing and tracking 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—building 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 that drives better business outcomes and fosters a positive, values-aligned company culture. Values alignment: Deep perso