Summary/Objective: The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for modeling a positive organizational culture providing inspired leadership that promotes trust and integrity within the corporation. The responsibilities of the CEO include overseeing and managing day-to-day operations, establishing direct communication, and acting as a liaison between the LDF BDC Board of Directors, management and operations teams while upholding a public image for the corporation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Specific duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Make major corporate decisions, develop high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
• Manage the overall operations and resources in accordance with the strategic plans, providing leadership and management that align to the Mission, Vision, and Values of BDC.
• Drive the corporation to achieve and surpass goals and objectives, sales, cash flow, and profitability.
• Lead in the development of the corporation’s plans and programs for both growth and as a strategic partner.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning and the introduction of new programs, strategies, and regulatory actions.
• Develop plans, analyze, and report on fiscal budgets and performance.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; recruit and retain needed members of executive team not already in place.
• Enhance, develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
• Be an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
• Promote a success-oriented and accountable environment within the corporation.
• Ensures staff and board members have accurate and up-to-date information by efficiently delivering data and information as required.
• Provide executive level oversight to all the human, financial, and physical resources of the corporation.
• Actively participate and network with a variety of external business professional and developmental groups and industry specific organizations to increase opportunities for LDF BDC growth and progress.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EXPECTATIONS/ABILITIES:

• Present a positive, professional appearance and demeanor while conducting business on and off the premises.
• Possess a thorough understanding of complex sales techniques, negotiating skills, and closing high-dollar sales tactics while operating calmly in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills, speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, effectively speaking to public audiences, and presenting numerical data efficiently.
• Possess effective organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, problem solving, and remaining detail oriented.
• Possess strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Utilize strong financial and analytical skills while reporting and measuring data such as business ratios, markups, P&L margins, and other key indicators.
• Demonstrate integrity and maintain confidentiality in every aspect of work while consistently modeling a perspective of diversity and inclusion.
• Act and perform in a manner that supports and encourages the company values, mission, and vision statements of the LDF BDC.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position manages the executives, subordinate supervisors, non-supervisory employees and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of subsidiary units. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.