Network President - Furniture Retail - Maryland

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We are looking for a President to lead the next chapter of a longstanding, highly respected home furnishings retailer in Central Maryland. For generations, this business has been a destination for families across the region, known for their selection of high-quality furniture, a design-led showroom experience, and white-glove service from the first visit through delivery. It is a growing company with strong operations, loyal customers, a talented sales team, and deep roots in the local community.

The ideal fit is a hands-on leader who has experience in the home furnishings industry, whether from running a furniture store or showroom, working for a furniture brand or manufacturer,, or in high-ticket, design-led home retail. You will partner with a strong sales team, and you will take ownership of the vendor relationships, merchandising, and pricing decisions that keep the showroom compelling.

You should be comfortable reading and managing a P&L, with support from an experienced controller.

The first year is about stability and continuity: earning the trust of the team, customers, and vendors as the business transitions to employee ownership, while building the foundation for growth. The exiting owner will remain involved for a transition period to support a smooth handoff. This is also a community-facing role. The business has a long tradition of local involvement and philanthropy, and we are looking for someone who wants to be a visible, engaged presence in the community.

This is a full-time, onsite role, five days a week, at the showroom.

Serve as President of a longstanding, community-rooted home furnishings retailer. You will own full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations, and will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead who supports a portfolio of companies within the sector.

• Determine and be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management
• Lead an experienced team of existing employee owners

• Support the Sales Team: Partner with the sales manager to lead a commission-based team of sales associates and designers. Support and retain top performers, coach and develop the team, and protect the high-touch, consultative experience that sets the business apart.
• Own Merchandising and Vendor Relationships Take ownership of purchasing, pricing, and vendor partnerships, including buying-cooperative programs and regular market trips. Keep the showroom assortment fresh, differentiated, and profitable.
• Drive Revenue Growth Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, community outreach, showroom improvements, and expanded digital discovery and appointment booking, while preserving the in-store experience customers value.
• 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 across sales, warehouse, and delivery.
• Collaborate on Financial Decisions Work closely with Teamshares staff and company-level financial partners to manage ongoing expenses, capital purchases, and growth initiatives.
• Stabilize Through Ownership Transition Serve as a steady operational leader during the transition to the Teamshares model, maintaining continuity for customers, employees, and vendors while building the foundation for long-term growth under new ownership.
• Lead Growth Initiatives Act as a growth leader, working with employee owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities.
• Manage HR and Personnel Matters Handle HR responsibilities,…