Chief Executive Officer

Direct message the job poster from Black Tusk Partners LLCOverviewCompany: Black Tusk Partners is representing a 38-year-old distributor that supplies goods (not services) to City of Chicago and Cook County agencies under long-term master contracts.Business: Government-contract distributor (pipes, industrial supplies, safety gear, etc.).Location: Chicago, IL.Size: ~$15 MM revenue.Team: 7 employees.Moat: 50+ evergreen contracts, deep agency relationships.OpportunityOperator Mandate: We are looking for an experienced Operator. This is a unique “Owner / Operator” opportunity with a Salary + Equity stake.Goal: Institutionalise founder-driven operations, safeguard contract renewals, and grow revenue to $25MM+ from $15MM+ within three years.Scope: Full P&L, strategic plan, contract management, supplier negotiations, tech/ERP upgrade, business development on customer and supplier side.Ideal Profile / Qualifications+5 years with operational leadership role in distribution (B2G preferred but not necessary)Excellent business development skillsProven P&L responsibilityHands-on operator comfortable with ERP roll-outsSelf-starter, mission-oriented, and drivenEmployment detailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Business DevelopmentIndustries: Government Relations Services, Business Consulting and Services, and WholesaleNotes: Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing. Get notified about new Chief Executive Officer jobs in Chicago, IL. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21