President - Distribution Company
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President - Distribution Company
Seattle WA
Our client is a privately held distribution company with approximately $20M in annual revenue serving industrial and construction markets across the U.S. The business combines product distribution fabrication and processing capabilities. With a solid foundation and loyal customer base the company is entering a critical phase of transformation and is seeking a hands-on executive to lead that effort.
We are seeking a President to lead the organization with a focus on strategic sales management operational oversight and cultural reset. The company is profitable but under-optimized with a need for structure discipline and performance tracking. This is a high-impact role for a leader who can bring analytical rigor to the sales function manage a unionized workforce and align the team toward long-term growth goals.
The ideal candidate has successfully led within small to mid-sized businessesbringing a balance of strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. Experience in a distribution-heavy environment particularly with sales-focused transformation is key.
What Youll Do:
- Lead day-to-day operations with a strong focus on sales performance process improvement and business development
- Build a metrics-driven sales culture: implement tools for forecasting pipeline analysis and performance management
- Manage and develop a cross-functional leadership team including quality engineering and commercial operations
- Establish systems for financial reporting operational reviews and strategic planning
- Partner with ownership and participate in quarterly board updates
- Navigate legacy challenges and cultural resistance while creating alignment and accountability
- Make key hires elevate team performance and lead organizational transformation
What You Bring:
- Proven leadership experience at the executive level in distribution or related industries
- Strong background in sales management and analytics with the ability to implement structure and systems
- Experience managing warehouse or operations teams (manufacturing exposure a plus but not required)
- Ability to lead through change especially in environments that have historically operated informally
- Excellent communication reporting and financial acumen
- Comfortable in a unionized environment and experienced in managing personnel issues with confidence
- Practical grounded and execution-focused leadership style
Benefits & Appreciation:
- Medical Insurance provided
- 401K matching
- Competitive Compensation: $200-225K Bonus potential
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
