Position Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Company: Mr. Christmas

Location: Greater Washington DC area, Los Angeles, CA, New York, NY or Jackson Hole, WY preferred, but remote possible for the perfect candidate

Overview: Mr. Christmas is a third-generation, family-run business that specializes in animated, musical and nostalgic holiday collectibles with the unique ability to foster the magic of Christmas. Founded in 1933, our products are sold at retailers from Walmart and Target to Neiman Marcus and Macy’s. Our brand reaches millions of customers through QVC and HSN, and most of our products are increasingly available directly to consumers through major ecommerce sites and the Mr. Christmas website. As an example, this past Christmas we were highlighted by Whoopi Goldberg on The View.

The company’s founding family partnered with the private equity firm Mauloa in 2022, and together they are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will serve as a visionary leader to drive the company's next phase of growth. Having historically focused on its specialty products, the company is seeking to establish itself as the premier brand for creating magical Christmas traditions. The CEO, who will report directly to the board, must possess strong communication and collaboration skills. The CEO will be pivotal in ensuring that Mr. Christmas teams collaborate effectively across the enterprise, while maintaining a culture of integrity and productivity. More specifically, potential CEO candidates must embody all the following:

1. You are a proven leader, having successfully guided and grown teams at companies (or divisions) generating over $25M in revenue, ideally having helped at least one surpass $100M in revenue during your tenure.

2. You are an accomplished brand builder, with expertise in DTC/e-commerce but have led a thriving omni-channel sales strategy, including retail.

3. You are customer obsessed with an understanding of how your company improves customers’ lives, preferably having introduced new products that found and then effectively scaled product-market-fit (PMF).

4. You are culture-focused, fostering a fantastic work environment, eagerly and confidently surrounding yourself with people even more talented than yourself.

5. You are a continuous learner.

6. You believe in Santa Claus…... okay, not exactly. But you love Christmas, and you have an appreciation for the magical memories and connectivity it provides families from one generation to the next.

Compensation: At least $250K base salary as well as annual profit sharing, based on company’s financial performance, and ownership (in the event of a sale).

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. Advanced degree welcomed but not mandatory.

Market and mentality: Christmas is an almost one trillion-dollar industry in the US alone, in large part because of its special ability to bring people together, spread love, and deliver joy. We at Mr. Christmas don’t take this responsibility lightly. We have great admiration for other holiday brands from Coca-Cola to Hallmark, as well as newer entrants like Elf On The Shelf, that delight customers around the world. At the same time, we are inspired by a company like Stanley and how it has successfully reimagined its thermos, winning over millions of new customers in the process. Similarly, our next CEO will relish the opportunity to lead Mr. Christmas into the future and help the brand reach unprecedented heights. For qualified candidates, please apply on LinkedIn.

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