Network 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 support their ongoing growth through proprietary software, education, financial products and best‑class leadership support.

We are looking for a President to lead the next phase of growth for a long‑standing, trailblazing sustainable and fair‑trade apparel company in the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan area. The company has huge potential to reach a wider audience and is seeking a leader aligned with its values of transparency, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. The ideal candidate must have hands‑on experience growing a D2C brand from single‑ to double‑digit millions in revenue, with P&L ownership, and a strong marketing background.

Serve as President of the company with full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations, reporting to a Teamshares Industry Lead who supports a portfolio of 20 companies within the sector.

Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and new product and account development, emphasizing D2C channel expansion.

Develop and execute repeatable business processes to achieve key business results, document existing effective methods, and establish and track key operational metrics and financial outcomes.

Work closely with Teamshares staff and company‑level financial partners to manage ongoing expenses, capital purchases, and 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.

Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses.

Invest in the local Michigan community and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, supply chain partners, and mission‑aligned organizations.

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 personal commitment to sustainability, fair trade, transparency, and doing right by people and planet.
• D2C growth experience:
  Proven track record of growing a direct‑to‑consumer brand from single‑ to double‑digit millions in revenue, ideally with P&L ownership.
• Strong marketing background:
  Proven ability to build brand awareness, deepen customer loyalty, and expand reach for a values‑driven consumer product.
• Supply chain fluency:
  Ability to engage knowledgeably and confidently with the company’s complex, values‑driven supply chain relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset:
  An entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build, innovate, and operate hands‑on in a transformative environment.
• Proven leadership:
  Demonstrated people leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low‑ego, collaborative approach.
• Business acumen:
  Strong analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective strategies for sustainable growth.
• Project management and problem‑solving:
  Proven project management skills with a humble, hands‑on, get‑it‑done attitude.
• Growth mindset:
  Willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate continuously.
• Agility and flexibility:
  Equally adept at thinking creatively and critically, with a natural bias toward action.
• Michigan presence:
  Based in Michigan or committed to being on the ground there.

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

Teamshares is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We actively seek to build a workforce representative of various cultures, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. Our employee‑driven Core Values guide how we treat each other and show up every day.