Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Automative Vertical

at  Aspire Software

Valsoft Corporation is looking to hire a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to operate one of our software companies within the Aspire Automative Vertical!
This position provides critical operational leadership to a company within a growing software vertical. As CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the business strategic plan spanning sales & marketing, R&D, customer service, professional services, and human resources.
Along with the rest of the Business Unit leadership team, the CEO must identify, define, and execute the strategies required to achieve growth plans and operating objectives with a focus on improving operational excellence. You will be fully accountable for the results of this business.
Here is a little window into our company: Valsoft specialises in acquiring and growing vertical market software companies. Our mission is to provide a permanent home for software businesses, preserving the legacy of their founders while investing in the long-term growth and success of the companies we acquire. We operate and manage a global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, delivering mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Valsoft ensures a time-sensitive integration process and operates a decentralised model, fostering rapid growth through reinvestment in its portfolio.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:

• Ensure clear product roadmaps are established, followed, and adapted to meet market needs
• Balance investment in R&D with maintenance efforts to maximize new customer growth and retain existing clients while maintaining efficient Customer Care and R&D operations
• Track Product Manager prioritization of R&D tasks, ensuring they are entered into the corporate system and executed by software developersFacilitate the growth of Product Managers by aligning their activities with job descriptions

REQUIREMENTS

About you:

• Prior experience in managing a B2B software company is mandatory
• A natural ability to lead performance and financial health in a business
• Bring a proven entrepreneurial spirit and pace-setter traits
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in technical or business discipline, MBA, or advanced degree, a plus
• 7+ years of direct cross-functional team management experience and full P&L management is mandatory
• Broad financial acumen across the organization (e.g., managing a P&L, understanding financial documents, business intelligence, FP&A processes, etc.)
• History of developing and implementing successful strategies for net new customer acquisition and market penetration is essential
• Ability to structure, analyze, and solve complex business problems, as well as deliver impact against concrete business goals
• People Leadership, Building teams, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• A ‘roll up the sleeves’ attitude towards problem-solving is essential
• Goal-oriented with comfort in setting measurable goals for others and him/herself
• Actively engages in continuous learning and self-development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role
• Ability and willingness to create change, passion for continuous improvement
• 30% of travel required for internal and customer meetings
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom

For information about Valsoft Corporation, please visit our website at www.valsoftcorp.com

• Own the long-range, annual and quarterly financial and non-financial goals
• Develop and communicate a clear vision of goals and objectives, strategies, philosophies about growth, revenue generation and profitability, customer care agenda.
• Be hands-on in day-to-day operations including sales performance, sales opportunity management, forecasting, R&D capacity management, services resourcing, customer support, and customer project deliveryAttend trade shows and panel