COO / CEO-in-Training

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the founder to develop and implement strategic initiatives

• Assemble the team, establish systems, and create an operational rhythm for a growing company

• Define the product roadmap for the supplier platform

• Partner with technical teams to deliver value to product companies and manufacturing suppliers

• Design and execute go-to-market strategies for customer acquisition and the expansion of the supplier network

• Foster relationships with product companies, engineering teams, and manufacturers

• Recruit the initial leadership team

• Implement scalable processes

• Prepare the business for its next growth phase and potential capital formation

• Expand the engineering services division into a premier product development partner

• Create a global network of qualified manufacturing suppliers

• Launch and grow the Trustbridge supplier platform

• Establish Trustbridge as the trusted partner for companies bringing products to market

• Transition into the role of Chief Executive Officer upon achieving specified growth objectives

• Report directly to the Founder of Vulcury Venture Studio

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, engineering services, or industrial markets

• MBA or equivalent strategic leadership experience

• Demonstrated success in leading teams and building organizations

• Strong operational skills with a focus on building systems rather than just presentations

• Authentic entrepreneurial spirit

• Willingness to take ownership of business outcomes, including P&L responsibilities and significant equity

• Experience in top-tier management consulting is a significant advantage

• Background in manufacturing technology, B2B marketplaces, or supply chain platforms is highly desirable

• Proven experience collaborating closely with engineering organizations or product companies is a plus

• Experience in scaling early-stage businesses or new business units is advantageous

• Ability to submit a resume or LinkedIn profile along with a brief note highlighting the most impressive business or team you have built or scaled

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant equity participation in Trustbridge

• Performance incentives linked to company growth

• Access to research, marketing, finance, operations infrastructure, technical development, and investor connections through Vulcury Venture Studio

• Clearly defined pathway to the CEO position with full P&L ownership

• Competitive base salary