Network Company President - Greater Chicago

What You Will Do:

Serve as president of a small business in the marketing & advertising industry
Determine/be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management
Lead an experienced team of existing employee owners

This includes:

Driving Revenue Growth: Lead new client acquisition and business development efforts. Build relationships with prospective clients, convert opportunities into long term partnerships, and expand the agency’s client portfolio.
Strengthen Client Relationships: Serve as a senior client leader and trusted partner. Maintain and deepen relationships with key accounts while identifying opportunities to expand services.
Execute Operational Business Objectives: Develop and execute repeatable business processes to achieve key business results. Whether it's documenting existing effective methods or developing new structures, you will be responsible for establishing and tracking key operational metrics and financial outcomes. 
Collaborating on Financial Decisions: Work closely with Teamshares staff and company-level financial partners to manage ongoing expenses, capital purchases, and growth initiatives. 
Leading Growth Initiatives: Act as a growth leader, working with employee-owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities. 
Managing HR and Personnel Matters: Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses. 
Relationship management: invest in your local community, and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and partners. 
Transitioning to Employee Ownership: Collaborate with Teamshares and fellow shareholders during the transition to employee ownership, coaching and partnering to instill an owner’s mindset that drives better business outcomes and fosters a positive company culture.

What You Have:

A strong background in advertising or marketing agency executive leadership, with a demonstrated ability to grow revenue, lead client relationships, and guide cross functional teams while ensuring high quality campaign execution and client satisfaction.
Proven ability to prioritize growth initiatives, client opportunities, and operational needs, balancing new business development, client delivery, and team leadership to drive sustainable agency performance. 
Clear Communication and Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and foster constructive collaboration with all employees. 
Demonstrated Leadership Skills: Proven people leadership abilities through previous work experiences, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego approach. 
Entrepreneurial Mindset: Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build and innovate. 
Project Management and Problem-Solving: Proven project management and problem solving skills, coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude. 
Business Acumen: Strong business acumen and analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective business strategies. 
Growth Mindset: Embrace a growth mindset, with a willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate. 
Agility and Flexibility: Demonstrate an open, agile mind, equally adept at thinking creatively and critically, with a flexible and generous spirit and a natural bias toward action. 
Strategic Partnership: Ability to partner with stakeholders to establish a clear vision, define measurable KPIs, and develop strategies to achieve financial goals.

As President of a Teamshares network company, you will receive:

• Equity stake both in the network company and in Teamshares
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing business and leadership development training throughout your tenure
• Access to exceptional medical/dental/vision benefit plans
• Paid parental leave