CEO | Erwerben & Führen : Ihr Weg ins Unternehmertum - CEO / Entrepreneur through Acquisition

Novastone CA; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 150.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global investment firm in Hamburg is seeking a Chief Executive Officer with over 10 years of experience to lead the acquisition of small to medium-sized businesses. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in business growth. This full-time position offers significant incentives as part of an Operator-Led Search Fund Program.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Min. 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams.
• Track record of running and growing businesses in Germany.

Aufgaben

• Establish a search process to find a business to acquire.
• Manage the acquisition process with Investment Management support.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Business Development

Entrepreneurship

Fluent in English and German

Ausbildung

Executive MBA or MBA

Jobbeschreibung

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Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Through our Operator-Led Search Fund Program, we provide a structured and scalable solution for business succession, ensuring lasting success for all stakeholders. NCA is looking for motivated, talented, aspirational mid-career professionals with the ambition to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or medium-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer.

As an NCA Searcher, you will spearhead an up to 24-month professional search to acquire one small – midsized company. Within the scope of our Operator-Led Search Fund program, you will have access to financial and business support from NCA during the search, as well as an attractive incentive package in the form of a base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company that will further enhance and secure your entrepreneurial journey.

• Please note that we do not invest in start-up or scale-up companies.
• Successful candidates will search, acquire, and manage a company in Germany.
• Applications close on May 1st, 2025.
• We strongly recommend attending one of our Q&A sessions to learn more about the opportunity; registration is mandatory: https://insights.novastone-ca.com/register-qa-l-jobs/.
• The partnership between the program and successful candidates is defined by several agreements and is not an employment/employer contractual relationship. During the search phase (up to 24 months), NCA Searchers have a budget to cover their living expenses.

SEARCHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow with the goal of finding a business to acquire according to pre-defined criteria.
• Manage the acquisition process with support from our experienced Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business.
• Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities, develop long-term business strategies and 100-day plans.
• Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brand positioning, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
• Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and implementing market entry strategies.
• Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Academic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA preferred).
• Min. 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across geographies and locations.
• Min. 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in Germany.
• P&L responsibility.
• Having a strategic vision for a sector or industry.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Fluent in English and German.

NICE-TO-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• M&A experience.
• Consulting experience from a top consulting firm.
• Experience managing and operating an SME.
• Owner, Founder, or co-Founder of a Start-up.
• Experience in global business development and international expansion.
• Recent successful business transformation experience.
• Open mind towards learning, people, and even failure.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Selected candidates will undergo several in-depth interviews, online assessments, complete and present a business case, and participate in a jury review of their investment thesis over several weeks.
• Webinars are available for candidates to learn more about the program and meet the NCA team.
• The Final Assessment Center with the jury will take place in July 2025.

We are an Equal Opportunity program, and all CVs are considered equally, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.

For more information, visit our website: www.novastone-ca.com.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business, Management, and Finance

Industries: Financial Services and Investment Management