Executive Operator for a high-growth marine supplies distributor based in Tampa. This COO role offers a hands-on opportunity to build scalable systems, lead multi-acquisition integration, and influence every aspect of the business as it scales from $15M to $50M in revenue.
Why We Like This
Scalable Growth Leadership: Lead the build-out of an operating platform designed to absorb 4–5 acquisitions annually, scaling revenue from $15M to $50M+
Run the Show: Own day-to-day operations across warehouse, supply chain, P&L management, sales and customer service
Team Leadership & Development: Shape the team as you see fit (hire rockstars) and develop a culture of continuous improvement across the existing team to ensure maximum efficiency during a high-growth phase
Requirements
Proven M&A Integration Leadership: Experience owning post-close integrations is non-negotiable. This role demands a COO who leads from the front, rallies the team around a clear vision, and drives execution with a "get things done" mindset.
Hands-On Operations Expertise: This isn’t an Ivory Tower gig. You need to be in the trenches daily, intimately knowing the business challenges, solutions, and priorities. Being a true partner to ownership means mastering the details to prepare for efficient scaling.
Strong Financial & P&L Acumen: They want a leader who partners closely with the Owner and finance team to manage the P&L, understand margin drivers, and leverage KPIs and dashboards for data-driven decisions that boost operational efficiency and profitability.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations: Oversee warehouse, inventory management, logistics, accounting ops, and marketing to ensure smooth, connected operations across the company
Drive M&A integration: Own the post-close playbook and results for integrating 4–5 acquisitions annually.
Build scalable operating systems: Develop and implement standardized SOPs, KPIs, and dashboards to support rapid growth and multi-site consistency
Manage financial performance: Collaborate on P&L management focusing on margin improvement, cost control, and working capital usage
Build your dream team: Leverage your network and known high-performers to design and shape a team of high-performing, self-sufficient, growth-oriented teammates
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