Become CEO Through Acquisition: Lead a US SME

Novastone Capital Advisors; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is seeking motivated mid-career professionals to partner and lead a small to mid-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer. You will spearhead a 24-month search to acquire and manage the company, with a base compensation and vested shares as part of the OLBO program, and a focus on the US market.

Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a US-based company, with comprehensive support from NCA and access to an attractive incentive package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles with full P&L responsibility.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.
• Min. 10+ years of proven track record running and growing businesses or business units in the US.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Deep expertise in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled Businesses, or Distribution & Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Establish together with us a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow with the ultimate goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with pre-defined criteria.
• Manage the acquisition process with the support of 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 strategy and 100-day plans
• Grow the business top line via marketing and sales initiatives
• Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements
• Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies
• Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth

Skills

Leadership with P&L

Entrepreneurship mindset

US market experience

Education

Executive MBA or MBA preferred

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is seeking motivated mid-career professionals to partner and lead a small to mid-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer. You will spearhead a 24-month search to acquire and manage the company, with a base compensation and vested shares as part of the OLBO program, and a focus on the US market.

Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a US-based company, with comprehensive support from NCA and access to an attractive incentive package.