Asst. Professor - Music jobs in North Dakota

Description

Are you passionate about leading people-focused organizations towards unprecedented growth to inspire kids’ lives through meaningful musical experiences, fearlessly embracing every opportunity to excel and be the leader in an industry? 

As the President of Eckroth Music, you will collaborate closely with the CEO and the board to shape the future trajectory of this esteemed company. As the driving force behind Eckroth Music’s vision, you’ll spearhead our strategy that ignites growth and innovation, while fostering a culture of excellence and maintaining a keen focus on maintaining robust financial health. In addition, you will be instrumental to fulfill the commitment we have made to our customers since 1972 and in cultivating our team through mentorship and knowledge.

Are you? 

A STRATEGIC THINKER AND NATURAL PROBLEM SOLVER. You drive innovation by seeking and accepting challenges, championing diverse perspectives, and setting company standards through doing your best…always. 

FOCUSED ON LONG-TERM GROWTH AND EXCELLENCE. You excel in strategically navigating organizational hurdles, mitigating risks, focusing on profitability more than growth to empower our family-owned company to thrive for decades to come.  

We are excited to offer this opportunity to someone who believes ‘those we serve deserve our best’ and you’re passionate about inspiring young people to integrate music into their lives and their communities! 

HERE IS A ROADMAP OF YOUR FIRST YEAR – WHICH MAY INCLUDE: 

Within the first 60 days: 

· Travels with 2-3 School Service Representatives on school routes to gain an understanding of the impact that Eckroth Music has on the children within different assigned schools.

· Meets with the CEO to review major objectives, develop rapport/trust, and have general discussions of the market, business, and the team.  

· Is introduced to key ESOP partners: Trustee, Legal, Accounting, TPA, etc. 

· Independently monitors and assesses organizational performance against the vision and strategic goals laid out by the CEO and collaboratively adjusts tactics when needed to successfully execute our strategy. 

2 to 6 months and ongoing: 

· Begins to establish a framework for strategic planning and continuing a culture of “Team Before Self.”  

· Leads a state of the company meeting where the team believes we achieve more together and participates in a board meeting.  

· Assesses the senior leadership team to identify talent needs and gaps and creates high quality plans. 

· Is recognized by internal/external key stakeholders as the senior point of contact for Eckroth Music and has established clear expectations amongst team members. 

· By 6 months, develops a strategic planning framework and a process for implementation surrounding talent, the talent gap, financial model, etc. 

9-12 months and ongoing: 

· Continues the CEO’s work of implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overarching goals to all team members to ensure a unified vision. 

· Recommends a Human Capital Strategy including tactics to further evolve Eckroth Music’s approach to talent acquisition, talent management, and succession planning. 

· Reports to the CEO and the board progress, alignment, and positive operational and leadership team growth results across locations and functions. 

COMPENSATION & COMPANY BENEFITS:

Compensation: Competitive base compensation aligned with experience and skillset

Short-term incentive: 25% annual incentive package based on metrics and outcomes defined by the board

Long-term incentive: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Participation

Financial Wellness: 401K / Flexible Benefits – Day Care Expenses / Christmas Club Account/ Aflac Insurance

Health: Medical / Dental / Vision 

Well-being: PTO / Supplemental Sick Leave (SSL)

WHO WE ARE AND OUR VALUES:

Since 1972 Eckroth Music has been all about the kids, music, and helping them find their passion in music. We specialize in providing the best quality band and orchestra instruments, accessories, method books, and instrument repair. We take immense pride in providing outstanding customer service by inspiring lives through instrumental musical experiences.

At Eckroth Music, we believe in creating a family-oriented environment not only for our customers but employees as well that puts on display our passion for music and people alike. Music is our passion, and we hope to ignite that passion in others through the embodiment of our 5 core values:

? Excellence – Those we serve deserve the best

? Passionate – Inspiring people to play music

? Dedicated – Committed to our customers and each other since 1972

? Knowledgeable – Constantly curious and creating solutions 

? Team Before Self – Achieving more together

Requirements

 EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

· 5 years of experience building, leading, and successfully executing strategic planning within a business organization required

· 6 years of demonstrated executive leadership experience (i.e., strategic management of teams, driving organizational growth, fostering a culture of excellence) required 

· 5 years of comprehensive experience in overseeing Profit and Loss (P&L) functions with proficiency in financial strategy, budgetary management, and driving profitability required 

· 4 years of experience in leading and scaling B2C growth plans for multi-location and/or multistate business required 

· Demonstrated ability to successfully integrate cross-functional strategies and initiatives, fostering cohesion, collaboration, and synergy across all organizational facets required 

· A financially savvy leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills, which support and enable sound decision-making required 

·  Excellent collaboration skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive facilitator able to achieve consensus amongst differing opinions required 

· Outstanding presentation and communication skills and the experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson, and relationship builder required 

· Strong commitment to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams required 

· Proven experience and knowledge of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) frameworks, driving organizational alignment, accountability, and sustainable growth strategies a huge plus 

· Background in instrumental or music education, either personally or through family involvement a huge plus