Partner with an experienced entrepreneur to build a new ecommerce/catalog company from the ground up. You will be responsible for bringing innovative product ideas from sketchpad to reality using your contacts and experience in consumer goods manufacturing. Your primary responsibilities will be overseeing the development of product prototypes based on sketches provided, lining up suppliers to provide manufacturing services, and negotiating sales agreements with vendors whose products complement our own.
You will also be expected to assist in the development of the business plan and participate in raising venture capital.
| Position Location | Washington, DC (District of Columbia) |
| Opportunity Type | Co-founder / Partner |
| Functional Areas | Business Development, Manufacturing / Production, Product Development, Supply Chain / Logistics |
| Industry Experience | Consumer Goods |
| Time Committment | Negotiable |
Position Requirements
Bachelor's or graduate degree
experience in product manufacturing
familiarity and contacts in consumer goods industry
ability to help raise VC
some travel required
Compensation Offered
Equity
Industry
Consumer Goods, Fashion / Apparel / Textiles, Internet / E-Commerce, Manufacturing
Current Status
Startup - Idea / Concept
Current Financing
Self/Private
Seeking Financing
Seeking financing
Franchisee
No
Company Overview
Experienced entrepreneur seeks partner/co-founder with manufacturing consumer goods experience to help start up and raise VC for ecommerce & catalog business featuring innovative products for traveling professionals. I have 15 years experience with direct mail & Internet businesses, have managed two previous start-ups. Need someone who can help move innovative product ideas from drawing board to reality.