BAUX is an innovative Swedish design brand providing sustainable acoustic solutions for leading global companies such as Google, Spotify, Facebook, YouTube, Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, Stella McCartney, and eBay (and many more!).
As a fast-growing company, we are eager to take our brand to the next level. Every day, we focus on learning and doing things better, growing our brand, helping each other, and making sure that what we do here in Stockholm echoes across industries globally. We value having fun, and do so in a respectful, value-driven, and diversified work environment where everyone is welcomed. As you might have guessed, we are an ambitious team. - After all, we are trying to revolutionize an entire industry.
We are now looking for an exceptional CEO to fulfill our mission to become the world’s leading provider of acoustic solutions, by accelerating BAUX’s sales. Hence, you will design and implement global strategic plans and expand our fantastic customer base. Success will require a combination of excellent relationship building and leadership skills, together with a brilliant business mindset.
About the role
The CEO's main responsibility is to lead, motivate, and develop the team at Baux, as well as to deliver in accoradance with the company's strategy. Your focus will be on sales and market, as well as to continuously strengthen the company operations, to achieve improved profitability and growth. Furthermore, you will be responsible to create an agenda for the continued development of the company's internal processes (Sales, Supply, Purchasing, IT, etc.) where sales and profitability are prioritized. To support the growth agenda you will take an active part in sales, engage in customer relationships, as well as additional go-to-market activities.
Nevertheless, you will also dedicate some of your time to drive innovation and development of new and existing products aligned with the House of Acoustics strategy. Complete and establish new products in line with strategy - Fill the pyramids with Woodwool, PULP and future products.
So, who are you?
You understand the spirit of entrepreneurship and aim to excel in everything you do.You take responsibility for your success and to get things done. And, of course, you are eager to join us in our mission to build the most sustainable interior design brand in the world.
Furthermore, you are:
· a person with a strategic mindset, yet with an ability to take proactive action
· a positive doer who will go the extra mile to get things done
· a relationship-building individual with a large network
· motivated by challenges and break the mold to do something new
· We believe you have an impressive track record from a management position and are keen to be part of a high-paced and entrepreneurial driven environment
Additionally, you have:
· a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
· excellent leadership skills
· international experience
· MSc in business and economics, or similar education
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Extra points if you also:
· have experience from working in the design industry
· have a genuine interest in design and architecture
· happen to be proficient in additional languages
For more information, please contact our consultants Charlotte Mårdh 0730228353 or Caroline Lindström 0700919251