Chief Executive Officer

BackStretch Recruitment Group; Surrey; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading niche company in Canada seeks its inaugural CEO to spearhead growth and market expansion. This is a unique opportunity for someone experienced in scaling technical businesses, particularly in regulated industries, to drive sales and team performance within a flexible and autonomous work environment.

Benefits

Flexible location and autonomy

Supportive shareholder base

Opportunity for international travel

Qualifications

• Experience scaling a technical or product-based business.
• Track record of driving sales and revenue through distribution models.
• Experience managing P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead company strategy focused on sales growth and new markets.
• Build and lead a high-performing team.
• Prepare the business for public market entry.

Skills

Sales growth

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Business development

Job description

The Opportunity

BackStretch Recruitment is working with our client to find their inaugural CEO. This is a rare chance to step into the top role of a niche, high-margin company that’s primed for breakout growth.

A science-backed product line, with proven success in international markets, strong recurring revenue and profitability, the groundwork is in place, now we’re looking for a CEO to turn traction into scale.

With US EPA, Heath Canada and EU registrations in place, you’ll have the autonomy to shape strategy, expand into untapped markets, build out a high-performing team, and elevate the company’s visibility with investors and partners. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building and who sees the upside in transforming a strong foundation into something exceptional.

If you’re energized by the idea of taking a specialized product with global potential and driving it toward a market-leading position, this is your opportunity.

What you’ll do:

• Lead overall company strategy and execution with a strong focus on sales growth, distribution partnerships, and new market development.
• Activate underutilized regions where regulatory approval already exists.
• Build and lead a lean, agile team with a performance-oriented culture.
• Represent the company to stakeholders and potential investors.
• Prepare the business for public market entry.

About you:

You are a commercially minded leader with experience scaling a technical or product-based business. You thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments and are comfortable owning the P&L while building the team beneath you.

You bring:

• A track record of driving sales and revenue opportunities through distributor or channel models.
• Strong people leadership and financial acumen; you know how to put together and deliver on a budget.
• Willingness to travel for business development and international partner management.
• Proven success in markets involving wholesale and channel partners

Ideal, yet not required:

• Operational leadership experience in a regulated or science-backed industry (e.g. agri-tech, biotech, industrial products, water treatment, chemicals).
• Worked with a company that has transitioned from private to public and been involved with key decision makers throughout

Why this role?

• High-margin business with international traction.
• Strong foundational assets with large growth potential.
• Flexible location, high autonomy, and supportive shareholder base.
• Opportunity to lead a company through its most exciting stage yet.

Work Site & Compensation:

• Ability to work at our South Surrey location.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Compensation: On target earnings with bonus range from $150,000 - $500,000

Sound Like You?

Apply now! We are interviewing immediately, no cover letter required.