Network Company President (Apparel Industry) - Ann Arbor, MI

About Teamshares

Teamshares is one of America's largest buyers of small businesses from retiring owners and is on a mission to make employee ownership the future of small business. We buy promising companies from retiring owners, gifting employees an immediate 10% ownership stake in the business, and supporting their ongoing growth through proprietary software, education, financial products and best-in-class leadership support.


We're building a network of 10,000 employee-owned small businesses, creating $10 billion of stock wealth for wage workers and supporting generations of business owners into confident retirement. Together, we will reduce global wealth inequality while ensuring vital small businesses-and the communities they serve-continue to flourish.

Learn more at teamshares.com.

The Opportunity

We are looking for someone to lead the next phase of growth for a longstanding, trailblazing sustainable and fair-trade apparel company in the greater Ann Arbor, Michigan area. This is a strong business, with strong, principled people, and loyal customers. It makes high quality products that honor the environment and the people involved-something that is complex and not easy to do if you are serious about it. The company has huge potential to reach a much wider audience, and we are looking for a President with the right experience to make this happen.

The ideal fit is strongly aligned with the company's values around transparency and doing right by people and planet. This person must be able to embrace the complexities of how the company does business with its supply chain and others, as this values-driven approach is the core of what differentiates the company and the brand.

Importantly, this person should also have hands-on experience growing a D2C brand from single- to double-digit MMs in revenue. Ideally, this person would have had P&L ownership while doing so. A strong marketing background is an expectation.

The company is in a good place operationally. It is about building on what the company already has in place, in partnership with the employee owners, who have a strong sense of accountability. We are looking for someone who is Michigan-based and available to work with the team in person.

What You Will Do

Serve as President of a mission-driven sustainable and fair-trade apparel company. You will own full P&L responsibility, business strategy, and operations, and will report to a Teamshares Industry Lead who supports a portfolio of 20 companies within the sector.
Drive Revenue Growth

Lead efforts to grow the business through marketing, outreach, and the development of new products and accounts-with particular emphasis on D2C channel expansion to reach a much wider audience.
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.
Lead Growth Initiatives

Act as a growth leader, working with employee-owners to improve company operations and expand revenue opportunities-building on the strong operational foundation already in place.
Manage HR and Personnel Matters

Handle HR responsibilities, including staff disputes, employee performance evaluations, job reviews, raises, and bonuses.
Build Relationships

Invest in the local Michigan community and build strong relationships with customers, vendors, supply chain partners, 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, values-aligned company culture.

What You Bring

• Values alignment: Deep personal commitment to sustainability, fair trade, transparency, and doing right by people and planet-able to authentically represent and advance the company's mission.
• D2C growth experience: Demonstrated track record of growing a direct-to-consumer brand from single- to double-digit millions in revenue, ideally with P&L ownership.
• Strong marketing background: Proven ability to build brand awareness, deepen customer loyalty, and expand reach for a values-driven consumer product.
• Supply chain fluency: Ability to engage knowledgeably and confidently with the company's complex, values-driven supply chain relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: An entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to build, innovate, and operate hands-on in a transformative environment.
• Proven leadership: Demonstrated people leadership abilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a low-ego, collaborative approach.
• Business acumen: Strong analytical skills to oversee company financials and develop effective strategies for sustainable growth.
• Project management and problem-solving: Proven project management skills coupled with a humble, hands-on, get-it-done attitude.
• Growth mindset: Willingness to explore new ideas, learn from mistakes, and innovate continuously.
• Agility and flexibility: Equally adept at thinking creatively and critically, with a natural bias toward action.
• Michigan presence: Based in Michigan or committed to being on the ground there.

What You Receive

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

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

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. As a Teamshares president, you're not alone-you'll be part of a dynamic community of fellow small business leaders, with ongoing support from Teamshares, beginning with our Leadership Accelerator program. Please don't hesitate to apply.

Teamshares is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We actively seek to build a workforce representative of various cultures, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. Our employee-driven Core Values guide how we treat each other and show up every day.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.