CEO

Our client is a long-established family-owned distributor of replacement small gasoline engines and outdoor power equipment parts serving customers nationwide and in some cases globally. As the business enters its next chapter they are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to build on this foundation and help unlock the companys next phase of growth.

This is a high-visibility leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a niche market leader. The Chief Executive Officer will have the chance to expand the business beyond its current scale by strengthening core channels exploring adjacent product lines and evaluating acquisition opportunities that fit the companys customer base and infrastructure. The role also offers the ability to modernize operations through new tools and capabilities including AI-enabled support and drop-ship solutions while preserving the service model that has made the company successful. For the right leader this is an opportunity to drive meaningful growth improve profitability and leave a lasting imprint on a respected deeply rooted business

Lead the overall strategy growth agenda and day-to-day management of the company

Build on the organizations multichannel model across direct e-commerce phone sales and third-party marketplaces such as Amazon

Drive expansion into adjacent product categories and evaluate organic and acquisitive growth opportunities

Oversee functional leaders across marketing sales IT operations/procurement shipping finance and HR

Strengthen the companys customer experience particularly in technical and consultative sales environments

Identify and implement operational and technology enhancements including AI-assisted service and drop-ship capabilities

Maintain strong vendor customer and internal stakeholder relationships to support growth and continuity

Foster a collaborative culture that honors the companys Muncie roots and long-tenured employee base

Partner with the founders son and current CEO during transition planning and ongoing advisory involvement

Improve performance across revenue growth margin expansion and organizational scalability

Required:

Proven success leading and scaling a multichannel distribution e-commerce or consumer product business

Experience managing a complex organization with responsibility for both commercial and operational functions

Strong general management background with the ability to lead through cross-functional influence

Demonstrated ability to grow revenue while improving operational efficiency and customer experience

Executive presence and sound judgment in a hands-on entrepreneurial environment

Ability to fit within a close-knit values-driven culture with appreciation for legacy and continuity

Preferred:

Experience in e-commerce Amazon specialty distribution or technical product categories

Background in consumer-facing businesses with consultative sales models

Exposure to acquisitions new product line development or category expansion

Comfort leveraging technology and AI to improve service coverage and scalability