Network Company President - New York City Area

The Opportunity: We are looking for a President to lead a well-established distributor of automotive aftermarket supplies in New York City. The company serves a loyal base of business customers across the city from two locations.

This is a strong, established business with a loyal, long-tenured team. The next president will bring structure and stronger financial discipline, and will work closely with an experienced leadership team that is staying on.

The ideal fit is a hands-on operator with strong accounting and finance skills who has led a systems and process overhaul in a small or mid-sized business before. Leadership experience in the distribution industry is preferred, and Spanish fluency is a strong plus.

The company has a solid foundation and a team that knows the industry well. This role is about earning the team’s trust, putting the right systems in place, and building the foundation for long-term growth as an employee-owned company. We are looking for someone who is based in the New York City area and available to work with the team in person, full time, splitting time between both locations.

What You Will Do: Serve as President of an established automotive aftermarket supply distributor in New York City. You will own full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations, and will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead who supports a portfolio of companies within the sector.

- Determine/be responsible for all business strategy, operations, and P&L management

- Lead an experienced team of about 30 existing employee owners across two locations

Build the Financial Foundation

- Take ownership of the company’s accounting and financial reporting. Clean up the books, establish monthly close and reporting discipline, put customer credit controls in place, and create a single source of truth for financials and inventory.

Lead Systems and Process Transitions

- Project-manage the move to new accounting/ERP software and the migration of banking and payroll, keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly for customers, drivers, and counter staff throughout.

Drive Revenue Growth

- Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new product lines and accounts.

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.

Collaborate on Financial Decisions

- Work closely with Teamshares staff and company-level financial partners to manage ongoing expenses, capital purchases, and growth initiatives.

Stabilizing Through Ownership Transition

- Serve as a steady operational leader during the transition to the Teamshares model, maintaining continuity for customers, employees, and vendors. Partner closely with the outgoing owner during the handoff, take over key supplier and purchasing relationships, and build a strong working partnership with the founding family’s operations leader, with clear roles for each.

Lead Growth Initiatives

- Once the foundation is in place, act as a growth leader, working with employee-owners and the sales team to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities.

Manage HR and Personnel Matters

- Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses. Define clear roles across the team and build out the office and administrative function.

Build Relationships

- Invest in your local community, and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and mission-aligned organizations.

Transition 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 v