Chief Executive Officer

Bay Colony Search; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Colony Search in Fort Myers, FL seeks an accomplished executive to lead a blue-collar field services business through its next growth phase. You will drive revenue growth, expand market share, and set strategic direction across B2C and B2B channels.

Responsibilities include owning the P&L, guiding a leadership team, presenting quarterly updates to the Board, and scaling operations while maintaining profitability. A bachelor's degree is required; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in leadership roles.
• 5+ years in executive leadership of a blue-collar field services business.
• Strong track record growing revenue and profitability while improving operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategy to expand market share and win new customers.
• Own the P&L and provide strategic financial leadership.
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team and report to the Board.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Growth strategy

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Field-Based Service Business | Fort Myers, FL

Overview

This is a great opportunity to come into a blue-collar services business that is on an upward trajectory. The company has a strong reputation in the Fort Myers market, and the current CEO is ready to step into the Chairman seat and hand the reins to someone who can take it to the next level. This is a company with room to expand and the investors are ready to partner with the next CEO to do so.

If you're a commercially-driven executive who's grown a blue-collar field services business before and you're looking for your next chapter, keep reading.

What You'll Be Doing

Driving Growth

• Build and execute the growth strategy to expand market share with existing customers and channels
• Identify and win new customers across existing and new markets throughout Florida
• Set revenue and profit goals by division and product line, then go hit them

Running the Business

• Own the P&L and provide strategic financial leadership on major decisions
• Lead, motivate, and hold accountable a team of functional leaders
• Use financial data and performance metrics to track progress and adjust course as conditions change
• Find operational gaps and fix them — professionalizing the business as it scales

Leading at the Top

• Report to and present quarterly updates to the Board
• Act as the face of the company's next phase of growth

What You Bring to the Table

Experience

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience, including 5+ years in executive leadership
• A track record running a $50M–$150M blue-collar field services business (think lawn care, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or similar) selling both B2C and B2B
• Proven ability to grow revenue and profitability while improving operations along the wayPrior experience with a PE-backed business is highly desired
• Strong P&L management and business acumen

The Intangibles

• You’re a \"general athlete\" — someone who can win in different environments, not just one narrow lane
• You hire, coach, and retain great people, and you know the difference between the two
• You're strategic but not afraid to roll up your sleeves
• You set ambitious targets and consistently deliver on them
• Sharp analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
• Energetic, positive, and relentlessly driven

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA is a plus

Why This Role

You will have a real opportunity to put your stamp on things while taking it to the next level. There is a foundation already in place, a CEO to show you the ropes before moving into a Chairman role, and real runway to build something bigger.

Ready to lead the next chapter?

Let's talk.