CEO (Supply Chain Software)

Overview

In this remote UK-based role, you will lead a small, growth-focused supply chain software unit within a PE-backed portfolio. You will shape and execute a refreshed go-to-market plan to scale the business from sub £1m ARR, leveraging a hands-on sales approach in a lean 7-person team. You’ll drive strategic planning, financial discipline, and customer partnerships to increase pipeline, revenues, and value. This is a high-impact, entrepreneurial leadership position with long-term incentives.

Pay / Benefits

• base salary
• variable components
• long-term incentives
• remote home-based role (UK)
• no sponsorship required

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute revised go-to-market strategy to grow new business pipeline and revenue
• Own strategic planning for long-range, annual, and quarterly targets; prepare strategic reviews
• Plan quarterly forecasts and long-range P&L projections; support QSR meetings
• Develop annual/quarterly product roadmaps with monetized customer sponsorships
• Oversee talent management and cascade scorecard objectives across the BU
• Track and publish financial and non-financial metrics; present Quarterly Operations Reviews
• Manage invoicing, collections, renewals, pricing actions, and working capital improvements
• Provide hands-on issue resolution across sales performance, forecasting, resourcing, and delivery
• Sponsor key customers and partners; contribute to strategic development and expansion
• Identify and mitigate risks with remediation plans

Key requirements

• Degree-level education
• Sales background prioritized; P&L leadership experience is desirable
• Knowledge of the supply chain software space
• Ability to travel
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Team leadership experience in a small, cross-functional team
• Experience with product management and marketing is a plus

• High energy and sense of urgency
• Curiosity and fast learning
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Account Management and New Sales Business Development
• Product Management & Marketing
• Strategic planning and financial forecasting

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