CEO of Small Startup in low tech

One of our clients headquartered in Calgary is looking for a strong Seattle-based CEO for a small public voltage-regulation company.  The company began 6 years ago as as science play and has become an entity on its own, with about 5 employees currently.

 

They have decided to go for it as a company, and this position will really be a "Pick Up the Ball and Run with It" opportunity. They are not demanding that this candidate have been a CEO previously, but that the person must know how to run a business with little or no direction.  This person must have the proven ability to take a product and a small group of people and produce strong margins for the shareholders.

 

The right candidate will be heavily involved in Business Development in the beginning but must have the following skills and experience to bring to the table:

 15 years minimum business and management experienceExperience in several functions/departments within a company (sales, operations, hiring, P&L, contracts, customer services, etc.)Strong deal-making experience at high decision-making levels within high tech or low tech industries5 years managing people10 years in Sales and/or Business Development with a technical productStrong communications, speaking and evangelizing skillsSome direct business operations experience (either in setting up or turning around a business)Product launch experience with a fairly technical productSome experience in the power industry, particularly voltage regulation, would be helpful but not mandatoryWillingness to roll-up-the-sleeves and work long, hard hours to push this company to the next levelProven ability to work remotely with little to no direction and still make things happen on a daily basisSolid business ethics and a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of all that you doBachelor's Degree with MBA preferred

 

If you feel that something like this is a good next step for you, please send your resume and detailed cover letter to CEO.dja@hiredesk.net .