Network President; Retail Industry - Providence, RI Area

What is Teamshares?

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.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial business leader who wants to serve as the Small Business President/CEO of one of our network companies in the Providence, RI metro area in the home furnishing/decor retail industry.

As a Teamshares network company president, you’ll be responsible for increasing profitability and successfully transitioning the business to employee ownership. You’ll run and work IN the business, including owning full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations. You will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead who supports a portfolio of 5–15 companies within the sector, serving as a strategic partner to help drive operational and financial performance.

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• Serve as president of a small business in home decor & retail industry

• Determine/be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management

• Lead an experienced team of existing employee owners

• Driving Revenue Growth:
  Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new product lines and accounts.

• 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.

• Collaborating on Financial Decisions:
  Work closely with Teamshares staff and company-level financial partners to manage ongoing expenses, capital purchases, and growth initiatives.

• Leading Growth Initiatives:
  Act as a growth leader, working with employee‑owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities.

• Managing HR and Personnel Matters:
  Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses.

• Relationship management: invest in your local community, and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.

• Transitioning 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 company culture.

• Small businesses sometimes require going above and beyond and will require occasionally rolling up your sleeves and working to get the job done.

• A strong background in retail operations, with a demonstrated ability to manage high‑end sales floors, ensuring operational excellence, staff coordination, and seamless customer service.

• Demonstrated expertise in B2C marketing, sales management, and e‑commerce.

• Energized by transformation environments:
  Willing to personally drive change, solve problems at the ground level, and operate hands‑on during a period of significant transition.

• Proven capability to prioritize and delegate tasks based on urgency and impact, ensuring critical issues are addressed efficiently while maintaining a focus on long‑term operational goals.

• Clear communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and foster constructive collaboration with all employees.

• Demonstrated Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven people leadership abilities through previous work experiences, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low‑ego approach.

• Entrepreneurial…