Chief Executive Officer - Pest Control
Red Bank, NJ
Full Time
Leap Brands
Senior Executive
Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our pest control company through its next phase of growth and expansion. The CEO will be responsible for setting the strategic direction, driving operational excellence, and delivering superior value to our customers, employees, and shareholders.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's strategic vision and business plan, identifying growth opportunities, market trends, and competitive positioning strategies to drive long-term value creation.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of operations, including sales, service delivery, customer support, and administration, ensuring operational efficiency, quality, and profitability.
- Business Development: Lead the identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets and expansion opportunities, conducting due diligence, financial analysis, and risk assessment to inform investment decisions.
- Customer Focus: Champion a customer-centric approach to service delivery, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and satisfaction in pest management solutions and customer interactions.
- Team Building and Development: Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing leadership team and workforce, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability to achieve business objectives.
- Sales and Marketing: Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to drive revenue growth, expand market reach, and enhance brand awareness in the pest control industry.
- Technology and Innovation: Embrace and leverage technology and innovation to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and differentiate the company's offerings in the marketplace.
- Financial Management: Manage financial performance, budgeting, and forecasting, optimizing revenue, expenses, and capital allocation to achieve financial targets and maximize returns for investors.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, industry standards, and environmental regulations governing pest control operations, mitigating risks and liabilities to protect the company's reputation and assets.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with investors, board members, and other stakeholders, providing regular updates, performance reports, and strategic insights to foster transparency and trust.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, entomology, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 3+ years of executive leadership experience in the pest control industry, with a proven track record of success in driving business growth, operational excellence, and financial performance.
- Strong business acumen and strategic mindset, with the ability to identify market opportunities, develop competitive strategies, and execute on business plans to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, build strong relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Deep knowledge of pest control operations, industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and environmental stewardship.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-oriented focus, resilience, and agility to adapt to changing market conditions and lead through uncertainty and complexity.
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