Division President - Headwear St. Louis, MO | Base + Performance Bonus Confidential Executive Search Build It. Lead It. Make It Successful. A financially strong, established manufacturing organization is investing in the growth of a dedicated headwear division and is seeking an experienced industry executive to lead it. As Division President - Headwear , you will have responsibility for the overall success of the business—including strategy, product, manufacturing, sourcing, sales, operations, team development, and financial performance. We have the manufacturing experience, infrastructure, resources, and financial backing. We need a leader who knows the headwear industry and can turn those advantages into a successful, scalable, and profitable business. What You'll Own Full leadership and P&L responsibility for the headwear division Business strategy, growth, profitability, and market positioning Wholesale, retail, private-label, ecommerce, and key-account development Product strategy and development from concept through commercialization Manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, inventory, quality, and vendor relationships Pricing, margins, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance Building and leading the team needed to grow the division Identifying new customers, channels, products, and market opportunities Creating the structure and operating discipline necessary to scale successfully Who We're Looking For We want an executive who understands caps and headwear as a business—not just one piece of it.
The ideal candidate brings:
Significant leadership experience within the cap/headwear industry Proven success growing a business, division, product category, or major commercial channel Strong wholesale and commercial experience with established industry relationships Knowledge of headwear product development, sourcing, manufacturing, decoration, costing, and quality Strong financial and P&L management experience Experience building and leading successful teams An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to turn strategy into measurable results Most importantly, we're looking for someone who sees the opportunity in building something and wants the responsibility and authority to make it successful. Why This Opportunity? You won't be starting from scratch. You'll have the resources and stability of an established manufacturer behind you, along with the opportunity to shape the strategy, build the team, establish the market, and lead an entire business. Lead the business. Build the team. Drive the growth. Own the results.
Location:
St. Louis/St.
Charles, Missouri Benefits:
401(k), medical, dental, vision, PTO, FSA, employee discount, and relocation assistance This is a confidential executive search. Company and business details will be shared directly with qualified candidates.
Pay:
From $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance