CEO (Tobacco)

ACCUR Recruiting Services | Executive Search for Consumer Industries; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A prominent recruiting agency is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead a tobacco products company through a leadership transition. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in P&L leadership in regulated environments, focusing on strategy, compliance, and sustainable growth. The role requires a Florida-based leader who can develop teams and drive commercial performance while maintaining compliance. Relocation assistance to Houston is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in regulated consumer products or manufacturing.
• Proven capability in commercial execution and compliance.
• Strong executive presence and governance-facing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and full P&L; set KPIs and accountability.
• Lead the leadership team and clarify decision rights.
• Drive commercial performance and oversee operations.

Skills

P&L leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial execution

Operational leadership

Multilingual capability

Job description

Relocation: Relocation allowance to the Houston, TX area

Market: US & Europe

Channel: Direct-to-consumer website

Reporting to: Founder-CEO

Direct Reports: Team of about 10 people (content creation & production, social media, paid media, emailing)

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9535_JOB

Job Seniority: Executive Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Function(s): General Management (of company or division)

Region(s): NORTH AMERICA, USA, Miami, Florida

Company Description

Privately held tobacco products company headquartered in Florida with an established U.S. market presence. Operates in a highly regulated environment and commercializes a branded portfolio through a mix of compliant channels and partners. Maintains an execution-focused operating model with strong emphasis on product, compliance, and long-term continuity.

Objective of the Role

The Chief Executive Officer will lead the business through a leadership transition and assume full responsibility for strategy, performance, and risk management. The CEO will strengthen leadership effectiveness and operating cadence, ensure a best-in-class compliance posture, and drive sustainable, profitable growth while protecting brand equity.

Ideal Profile

Seasoned P&L leader (CEO/President/GM/COO) from tobacco products or a similarly regulated consumer category. Proven capability across commercial execution and operational leadership, with strong judgment, stakeholder management skills, and comfort operating in a privately held governance environment. Experience leading diverse teams; multilingual capability (including Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and full P&L; set KPIs, operating rhythm, and accountability.
• Lead and develop the leadership team; clarify decision rights and succession depth.
• Drive commercial performance across channels; sharpen route-to-market and portfolio focus.
• Oversee operations/supply chain via internal teams and external partners to ensure quality, service, and cost discipline.
• Maintain rigorous compliance across relevant federal/state/local requirements; partner with legal/regulatory advisors.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship (budgeting/forecasting, controls, audit readiness) and enterprise risk management.

Requirements

• 15+ years progressive leadership with senior P&L ownership in a regulated, manufacturing-led and/or consumer products business.
• Demonstrated success improving execution and compliance under scrutiny, with strong executive presence and governance-facing communication skills.
• Florida-based (or willing to relocate) with regular on-site leadership presence;