President

BSG | Boston Search Group, Inc.; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

BSG is conducting an executive search for a President for a fast-growing, private equity-backed building products manufacturer in New England. The role reports to the CEO and oversees Operations, Manufacturing and Technology, acting as a trusted operating partner to guide growth and organizational development.

The President will bridge execution and strategy, drive cadence, and lead through both organic and potential inorganic growth initiatives while strengthening leadership alignment and

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a President, COO, or GM with readiness for broader enterprise leadership.
• Minimum two years of multifunctional P&L leadership experience.
• Background in B2B industrial manufacturing with physical products.
• Experience in engineered or manufactured physical products and PE-backed environments.
• Comfort with leading through organizational change and scale.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day core business performance across operations, manufacturing, and technology.
• Establish weekly and monthly operating cadence with the leadership team.
• Translate strategy into functional execution plans and KPIs.
• Lead board meeting content and sponsor reporting.
• Partner with CEO and executives to drive growth and integration of acquisitions.

Skills

P&L leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Operational leadership

Strategic thinking

Board / sponsor communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Location: New England / On-Site

BSG has commenced an executive search for a President for our client, a fast-growing, private equity-backed building products manufacturer based in New England generating approximately $75 - $125M in revenue. Reporting to the CEO, the President will own day-to-day operational execution across the core business, including Operations, Manufacturing, and Technology, serving as a trusted operating partner to the CEO as the Company enters its next phase of growth and organizational development.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a fast-growing manufacturer of engineered building products, serving commercial and institutional end markets where its solutions support facility and construction-related projects. Headquartered in New England, the Company is a category leader in its niche of the building products space.

The Company is privately held and backed by a private equity sponsor that acquired a majority stake to support continued product innovation, operational scaling, and expansion into new markets. The Company generates approximately $75 - $125M in revenue and serves customers across the United States through a combination of direct relationships and channel partners.

Location: New England

The role requires full-time presence at company headquarters and close collaboration with the executive leadership team. Some travel may be required for customer engagement, partner relationships, and growth initiatives. Relocation can be supported.

THE POSITION

Our client is seeking a President to lead the Company's next phase of growth, operational scaling, and organizational development.

Reporting to the CEO, this role will own day-to-day operational execution across the core business, including leadership of Operations, Manufacturing, and Technology. The President will serve as a trusted operating partner to the CEO, helping create clearer division of labor, stronger functional accountability, and more consistent leadership cadence across the organization.

This is an enterprise leadership role for a seasoned operator who can combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. The ideal candidate will be comfortable stepping into a role that is not purely visionary or purely operational, but instead bridges execution, cross‑functional alignment, and future leadership potential.

The President will be responsible for supporting business performance, strengthening leadership team coordination, and helping the Company manage both organic growth and future inorganic opportunities. Over time, the role is expected to evolve in scope as the company continues to scale and leadership responsibilities mature.

Responsibilities

• Assume direct functional management of Operations, Manufacturing, and Technology.
• Own day-to-day core business performance, including revenue, margin, EBITDA, and working‑capital execution.
• Establish and maintain a weekly and monthly operating cadence with the leadership team.
• Convert strategic priorities into functional execution plans, departmental KPIs, and headcount plans.
• Lead the majority of board meeting content and operating‑performance reporting.
• Serve as the primary operating point of contact for the private equity sponsor on day-to-day, week-to-week, and month-to-month topics.
• Build strong, trust‑based one‑on‑one relationships with functional leaders.
• Support alignment across the leadership team while preserving and reinforcing the Company's existing culture.
• Surface market and customer intelligence to inform strategy without unilaterally setting it.
• Help evaluate and scale new growth initiatives, including acquisitions once de‑risked and integrated.
• Support the CEO's transition toward a more strategic and board‑focused role over time.

Success in this role will be defined in the first 12 months by:

• Establish a clear operating cadence and leadership rhythm across the business.
• Create trust and confidence with functional leaders through consistent engagement and disciplined execution.
• Deliver on the annual operating plan while sustaining the company's growth trajectory.
• Strengthen board reporting, management discipline, and sponsor communication.
• Translate strategy into functional execution with clear accountability and follow‑through.
• Build the credibility needed to evolve from operating partner to broader enterprise leader.
• Support integration of any acquired businesses and future growth initiatives.
• Demonstrate measurable impact on business performance and organizational stability.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Prior experience as a President, COO, or GM with demonstrated readiness for broader enterprise leadership.
• At least two years of multifunctional P&L leadership.
• Background in B2B industrial manufacturing, with responsibility for physical products.
• Experience with engineered or manufactured physical products.
• Exposure to architecture, engineering, construction, or related environments.
• Experience in companies with revenue around $100M.
• Familiarity with private equity ownership, sponsor reporting, and board governance.
• Experience in privately held, founder‑led, family‑owned, or PE‑backed companies.
• Willingness to join as President rather than CEO at the outset.
• Comfort with a dominant New England office presence.
• Strong operational leadership with the ability to manage both detail and scale.
• High EQ and the ability to navigate a dual leadership dynamic.
• RACI fluency and comfort operating within a defined division of labor.
• Ability to build trust with a leadership team accustomed to a founder‑style decision maker.
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and non‑dogmatic leadership style.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders across functions.
• Analytical and disciplined decision‑making.
• High energy, intellectual curiosity, and a bias toward action.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred, but not required.
• Experience in operational leadership roles within industrial or manufacturing businesses preferred.
• Prior exposure to building products or construction-related environments is highly desirable.
• PE‑backed company experience is strongly preferred.

TEAM AND LOCATIONS

The President will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely with the executive leadership team across operations, manufacturing, engineering, sales, finance, and human resources.

This role will oversee core functional leaders and help shape the next phase of organizational structure as the company scales. The President will be expected to operate as a strong internal leader, trusted executive partner, and unifying force across the business.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A summary of key competencies required to be successful include the following:

FUNCTIONAL skills/experience needed:

• Proven ability to lead operational execution across multiple functions.
• Experience managing core business performance in a growth‑oriented manufacturing business.
• Strong board and sponsor communication skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into execution through clear accountability.
• Experience working in founder‑led, privately held, or PE‑backed environments.

INDUSTRY Experience:

• Experience in B2B industrial manufacturing.
• Exposure to engineered physical products or building/construction‑related products.
• Familiarity with architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) customer environments.
• Experience serving contractors, facility owners, or similar institutional and commercial customers.

STAGE of Company Experience:

• Experience in mid‑market companies undergoing operational scaling.
• Comfort with businesses pursuing both organic and inorganic growth.
• Experience leading through organizational change and increasing complexity.

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP Experience:

• Ability to operate as a trusted co‑pilot to a CEO.
• Strong collaboration across operations, manufacturing, technology, and commercial teams.
• Ability to build structure, cadence, and accountability in evolving organizations.
• Comfortable balancing near‑time execution with longer‑term leadership potential.
• Change leadership in a shared leadership structure.
• Talent development and succession building.
• Process and operating cadence discipline.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:

Finally, this individual should have as many as possible of the traits required to succeed in this leadership position:

• Strategic and operationally grounded leader.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder.
• Comfortable in a high‑growth, private equity‑backed environment.
• Disciplined, analytical, and execution‑oriented.
• High energy and inquisitive.
• Financial acumen and P&L ownership.
• Commercial and customer orientation.
• Executive presence and influence without title power.
• Ability to scale through both organic and inorganic growth.

Compensation

The compensation package will be competitive and structured to attract a high‑caliber executive aligned with the Company's growth objectives. It is expected to include a market‑based base salary, performance bonus, and meaningful long‑term incentive opportunity.