General Manager

About Us:
 
At Align, we help busy remote leaders find executives more efficiently by removing the wasted time spent with typical legacy exec search. As a remote-specific executive search firm, we specialize in matching experienced leaders with innovative, remote-first companies, typically in SaaS businesses and creative agencies. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities of working remotely, and we use that knowledge to streamline the recruitment process for both companies and candidates. We're white glove exec search made accessible to smaller, fast moving companies. 
 
Role Description:
 
We’re working on a confidential search for a GM of a small, profitable SaaS business. As the General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, direction, and growth of this SaaS business. The business is part of a larger company and you will be working with the CEO of the parent organization, but you will have ultimate responsibility and decision making power when it comes to the direction and ultimate success of this business. 
 
Key Responsibilities:
 

• Strategic Leadership: Establish and execute strategic plans to achieve growth objectives and deliver a top-tier SaaS product experience.
• Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop your org. Group is about 10 people at the moment across engineering, marketing and customer success.
• Product Vision: We need this person to have a strong product leadership background. As GM, you’ll ultimately have control of the direction of the product. You need to be very experienced building a product org in a B2B SaaS.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient processes and exceptional output from the team. 
• Financial Management: Monitor and manage the P&L, ensuring profitability and financial health. 

 
What you need to be successful: 
 

• Proven experience in a B2B SaaS business, ideally having directly contributed to a companies growth from 4mm -> 10mm+ ARR as a VP, C-Level executive or General Manager..
• Strong track record in product design and the crafting of compelling product roadmaps. 
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a team of 10+ individuals, ideally across product and growth teams.
• Exceptional communication and team building skills. The team needs to be confident in and motivated by their new leader. You should have multiple experiences building a remote first SaaS culture with low turnover rates for employees.

 
What We Offer:
 

• A unique opportunity to lead autonomously and shape the direction of a profitable growing SaaS business. You have full control and responsibility for the success of this business
• Competitive compensation, equity options, and benefits package.
• Dynamic, inclusive, and flexible work environment. You will be set up for success and have experienced, accomplished advisors around you

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