Network Company President – Automotive Retail/Wholesale

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 Staten Island in the automotive parts retail/wholesale 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as president of a small business in the automotive accessories and installation industry.
• Determine/be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management.
• Lead an experienced team of existing employee owners.
• Collaborate on financial decisions: Work closely with the bookkeeper to make informed decisions about ongoing expenses and capital purchases, optimize efficiencies, and develop business metrics.
• Drive revenue growth: Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new product lines and accounts.
• Manage HR and personnel matters: Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses.
• Analyze business practices: Analyze current business methods and practices, and promote opportunities for team development and growth.
• Manage relationships: Invest in your local community, and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
• 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 company culture.
• Lead growth initiatives: Act as a growth leader, working with employee-owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities.
• Small businesses sometimes require going above and beyond, and being a plumbing company, this may require occasionally rolling up your sleeves and doing manual work to get the job done.

Requirements

• A strong background in retail, automotive, truck upfitting, or related service operations, with a demonstrated ability to manage multi-location or high-volume installation and retail environments, ensuring operational excellence, team coordination, and consistent customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to prioritize and delegate across sales, service, and operations, addressing day-to-day challenges efficiently while maintaining focus on long-term growth, profitability, and process improvement.
• 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 mindset: Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build and innovate.
• Project management and problem-solving: Proven project management and problem-solving skills, coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude.
• Business acumen: Strong business acumen and analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective business strategies.
• Growth mindset: Embrace a growth mindset, with a willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate.
• Agility and flexibility: Demonstrate an open, agile mind, equally adept at thinking creatively and critically, with a flexible and generous spirit and a natural bias toward action.
• Strategic partnership: Ability to partner with stakeholders to establish a clear vision, define measurable KPIs, and develop strategies to achieve financial goals.

Benefits

As a President of a Teamshares Network Company:

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

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. As a Teamshares president, you’re not alone; you'll be part of a dynamic community of fellow small business leaders, with ongoing support from Teamshares Inc.—beginning with our Leadership Accelerator program.