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Small Business President (Always Accepting Applications)

Ownershift
United States, USAfull_timePosted 5 Jun 2026

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p>Ownershift is a for-profit, purpose-driven acquisition platform that purchases high-quality, long-tenured small businesses from retiring owners and implements broad-based employee ownership programs upon closing, enabling employees to directly participate in business success. Our goal is to become the preferred buyer for retiring owners by offering quick, efficient acquisitions and facilitating employee ownership legacies. This creates a win-win for retiring owners, employees, communities, and investors, ensuring secure financial positions and legacies for owners, financial participation and wealth creation paths for employees, retention of valuable businesses for communities, and strong financial returns for investors.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Summary:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re seeking a dynamic </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Small Business President</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> of an Ownershift company, to play a crucial role in facilitating a successful transition to employee ownership, driving steady growth, and boosting profitability. An Ownershift company can range in size from 10-40 employees, producing an average profitability of $1 million. This individual will oversee all aspects of the business, including P&amp;L management, strategy, and operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead an established team and institute effective management practices, fostering transparency and accountability within the organization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This position provides a unique opportunity to lead a well-established company that is deeply rooted in its community. Achieve financial growth by earning a competitive salary and performance-based compensation, ensuring you are financially rewarded for the value you create. Network with other company leaders and access a wealth of resources, including leadership and management coaching. Create an impact on closing the wealth gap in this country by implementing a broad-based employee ownership program. We welcome humble, ambitious leaders from diverse educational and professional backgrounds to join us in fostering shared equity and growth for all.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;469777462&quot;:[2083],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">How you’ll make an impact: </span></strong><

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