Operating Partner, Consumer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver market insights regarding bolt-on targets, the competitive landscape, and valuation context within the subsector.

• Facilitate introductions to founders, family owners, and senior executives within the existing network.

• Evaluate confidential information memoranda and management presentations to assess sector-specific operational fit and risks.

• Engage in private equity sponsor pitches when the subsector and operational background are pertinent.

• Offer operational due diligence insights on target companies.

• Counsel the Fireclay team on positioning and messaging for sponsor outreach and sourcing initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Fireclay team on specific deals where domain expertise adds value.

• Support engagements that typically span three to twelve months on a deal-specific basis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience as VP, SVP, President, or CEO in a consumer brand, multi-unit operator, or PE-backed consumer platform.

• Over fifteen years of experience in consumer operations.

• Direct involvement in brand building, retail or restaurant unit economics, or DTC growth.

• Familiarity with operational dynamics in the subsector, including supply chain, channel mix, and customer retention.

• Established network of relationships with founders, family owners, senior executives, and PE professionals in the subsector.

• Ability to represent Fireclay professionally to PE sponsors and target company management.

• Discretion in handling non-public information and competitive intelligence.

• Openness to work on a flexible per engagement basis without fixed hours or commitments.

• Based in the US or Canada.

• Resume or LinkedIn URL required.

• A brief statement outlining subsector focus along with two or three relevant operating engagements or transactions.

• Two or three references required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Success fees per deal on closed engagements where your contributions are significant.

• An optional retainer for active sourcing assignments.

• Equity participation available in select strategic engagements.

• No fixed hours or minimum time commitments.

• Flexible consulting basis per engagement.

• Minimal, deal-specific travel required.