CEO job in Gardiner
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Captain Blankenship, a clean beauty company based in Gardiner, NY seeks a CEO to help manage their team and support the growth of the company. Founded in 2009, Captain Blankenship makes haircare, skincare and bodycare products and scents with organic ingredients. Social responsibility and sustainability of ingredients and packaging is at the heart of the company, which is both a B Corp, Leaping Bunny Certified and part of 1% for the Planet. Captain Blankenship was born out of Jana Blankenship’s desire to create organic beauty products that create a direct link with nature. From its birth in Jana’s kitchen, the company has grown into a full product line sold on Sephora.com, Anthropologie, Follain, CAP Beauty, The Detox Market and over 300 stores nationally and internationally. Captain Blankenship also has a line called Sailor by Captain Blankenship in Target stores nationwide that is about to open up to wider distribution.
We are seeking someone to jump aboard and help our crew sail our ship into new waters. Our ideal candidate would be based in the Hudson River Valley or NYC. A business degree is required as is significant experience managing operations and finances for a CPG company, ideally in the beauty or wellness sector. This person would be a real go getter and people person able to work closely with our tight knit crew. Our goal is to find someone to help our company’s development and sail it towards long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Develop high level business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
- Manage and work closely alongside our team
- Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and consistency with strategy and vision
- Make strategic investment decisions to advance the business and increase profits
- Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics
- Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements
- Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders and act as a point of contact for important shareholders
- Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
- Maintain a deep knowledge of the clean beauty market and natural beauty industry
- Have an investment in social responsibility and sustainable business
Requirements
- Proven experience as CEOor other comparable managerial position
- Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles
- Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance etc.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
- An entrepreneurial mindset with strong organizational and leadership skills
- Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills
- Based in Hudson Valley or NYC area
- MBA or equivalent
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