Search for Success
Join us in a dynamic and fast-paced environment as we seek an experienced professional to spearhead our Operator-Led Search Fund Program. Our mission is to solve succession challenges faced by Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) worldwide.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the ambition to partner with us to search, acquire and lead a small or medium-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for establishing a search process to generate sufficient deal flow with the ultimate goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with pre-defined criteria.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in Germany, with a minimum of 10+ years of professional experience and 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across multiple geographies and locations.
Prior experience in M&A, consulting, or entrepreneurship would be beneficial but not essential. The successful candidate will be fluent in English and German, possess strong strategic vision, and demonstrate a strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish a search process to generate sufficient deal flow
* Manage the acquisition process with support from our Investment Management team
* Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business
* Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities
* Develop long-term business strategy and 100-day plans
* Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives
* Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements
* Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies
* Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth
Must-Have Requirements:
* 10+ years of professional experience
* Academic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred)
* Min. 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across multiple geographies and locations
* Min. 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in Germany
* P&L responsibility
* Having a strategic vision for a sector or an industry
* Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship
* Fluent in English and German
Nice-to-Have Requirements:
* M&A experience
* Consulting experience from a top consulting firm
* Experience managing and operating an SME
* Owner, Founder or co-Founder of a Start-up
* Experience in global business development, international expansion
* Recent successful business transformation experience
* Open mind towards learning, people and even failure
Selection Process:
* Selected candidates will have several in-depth interviews, take online assessments, complete and present a business case assignment, and have a jury review of their investment thesis over several weeks
* Also includes webinars for candidates to gather more information about the program and meet the team
* Final Assessment Center with the jury selection happens in December
We are an Equal Opportunity program, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.
For more information on the program, our application and selection process, please refer to our website.