Small Business Operator-in-Training: Executive Development Role

Application Link: https://zurl.to/KX9c?source=CareerSite Job Description We are a growing flooring business, and our next phase of growth will come through acquisitions of complementary businesses. To prepare for this expansion, we are seeking a driven and entrepreneurial leader who can take an executive role within our current operations, learn our systems, improve them, and ultimately step into the operator role of our next acquisition. Role Overview This is a hands-on executive development position designed for someone interested in small business leadership, operations, and private equity–style acquisition growth. The role blends day-to-day management with long-term strategy. The successful candidate will gain direct exposure to small-business M&A, private equity-style investment, and the realities of operating and scaling a growing company. Key Responsibilities Take a leadership role in our current flooring business, learning and managing operations, finance, and sales. Partner with ownership to refine systems, processes, and reporting for greater efficiency and scalability. Lead teams across operations, sales, and installation to ensure daily excellence and customer satisfaction. Contribute to evaluation and integration of future acquisitions. Develop into the primary operator for an acquired business within 12–24 months. Why This Role? This is an opportunity for an ambitious leader to accelerate their career in entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), SMB private equity, or small business leadership. You will gain a unique blend of exposure to deal-making, operations, and strategy, while preparing to step into a CEO/operator role of a profitable business. Requirements What We’re Looking For Strong interest in entrepreneurship, small business operations, or private equity/M&A. Proven leadership experience (operations, consulting, finance, management, or similar). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias for action. Comfort with rolling up your sleeves—this is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. Excellent communication and team management skills. Open to relocating anywhere in the Southeast Benefits Compensation & Growth Competitive salary Equity participation Direct exposure to small-business M&A, operations, and finance A clear path to becoming the operator of a business we acquire