Chief Executive Officer - JH15519

Chief Executive Officer - JH15519

HUNT EXECUTIVE SEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT

Our client is a middle market private equity portfolio company who over the past 30 years has become a leading developer, manufacturer, importer, marketer and distributor of personal care products commercialized both at specialty retail and in the professional channels, i.e. specialty dermatologic, cosmetic-laser, wellness-spa and cosmological professional salon centers.

The company provides branded, private label and contract manufacturing services as well as turnkey services in the development and distribution of high efficacy and quality products from formulations, packaging design/development to manufacturing and end to end supply chain.

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Private Equity Managing Director & Board

Location: Midwestern United States

Position Overview

This position is responsible for development and achievement of the company’s business plan.  The CEO will be accountable for protecting and employing financial, physical and human assets to achieve set targets for return on invested capital and creating a culture that embraces empowerment and teamwork while significantly growing revenue and EBITDA.

Key responsibilities related to revenue generation include: identifying opportunities for growth and removing the barriers required to grow both top and bottom line; engaging with existing customers to gain additional business and identify new customers for future business. The CEO is also expected to take a lead role in developing and maintaining relationships with customer and suppliers which are keys to sustainable success in the business.

Will maintain, enhance and further develop the company leadership and workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead by example that demonstrates the core values of Company.
• Deliver high-quality service to customers.
• Ensure profitable sales, financial, and operational performance of the business in concert with the corporate mission, strategic plan, and business plan.
• Establish key metrics to monitor performance for team and corporate management.
• Meet regularly with the Board to discuss planned versus actual profitability, return on invested capital, employee productivity and moral, and other relevant issues.

Manage and optimize operational performance related to delivery, efficient warehouse operations and other programs to enhance profitability.

• Assume functional responsibility for the selection, development, evaluation, compensation, and retention of all team members and direct reports.
• Build and maintain relationships that guide, motivate and reinforce positive performance of all Company team members toward goal accomplishments.
• Seek and provide performance feedback, coaching, personal development and the development of others to improve capabilities in current role to prepare for future roles. 
• 100% fiscal responsibility for P&L.

 Education and/or Experience:

• Should possess 20 + years in personal care and/or related consumer packaged goods manufacturing and distribution industry.

·         Strong CPG knowledge, with manufacturer and retail market knowledge.

• Must have 10+ years of experience in general management leadership roles.
• Previous background and experience in change management and organic growth desired.
• Outstanding leadership and team building skills with proven results required.
• Strong experience level required in leading and mentoring commercial and operations teams.
• Impeccable integrity.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Ability to convert general business data and findings into applied, specific information and suggestions that add value to business planning.
• Knowledge of and ability to gather, interpret and apply CPG, specialty dermatologic and cosmetology professional salon industry insights and trends.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• The ability to develop project plans, allocate resources, identify potential issues/risks and develop contingency plans.
• Ability to manage projects (on time, within budget, achieve success criteria) to ensure positive business outcomes.
• Political Savvy to manage change among existing long-term employees.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as customer service and presentation abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required. MBA desired.

Top 10 Key Competencies Required

·         Domain Expertise: Extensive knowledge of customer base and competitive landscape

·         Sales Leadership: Lead multi-channel sales organization

·  Operational Focused Leader (manufacturing, supply, lean)

·         Demonstrated success in a leveraged (private equity) environment

·         Business/People Leadership

·         Drive for Results

·         Business/Financial Acumen

·         Customer Driven

·         Strategic Agility

·         Action Oriented

If you or anyone you know are qualified and meet the requirements outlined in this announcement, please send your resume to research@huntsearch.com for consideration. Please Note: this is intended to provide a brief overview of the position described above and is being shared with numerous potentially qualified individuals and organization leaders within our network. We receive hundreds of referrals and inquiries daily from multiple sources.

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