DEPUTY CEO

About the Job – Deputy CEO The Hive Careers is seeking a commercially driven and execution-focused Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) to support the CEO in driving business growth, financial performance, operational excellence and regional expansion. This is a senior executive role requiring a leader who can translate strategy into measurable business results, with a strong focus on revenue generation, revenue protection, profitability and cost optimization . Key Responsibilities • Partner with the CEO to execute the company's strategic and commercial priorities. • Drive revenue generation through business development, enterprise sales, strategic partnerships and market expansion. • Protect existing revenue through strong client retention, account management, contract performance and commercial oversight. • Lead cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives to improve margins and profitability. • Provide executive oversight of Sales, Operations, Talent Delivery and other key business functions. • Own and monitor P&L performance, budgets, forecasts, margins and key business KPIs. • Strengthen enterprise client relationships and lead high-level commercial negotiations. • Identify new markets, service offerings and revenue opportunities across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. • Drive scalable processes, technology adoption, automation and performance management. • Build and develop high-performing leadership teams. • Identify business, financial and operational risks and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented. • Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CEO to support business decisions and sustainable growth. Required Experience • 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience in general management, commercial leadership, operations, consulting, staffing, HR technology, B2B services or related areas. • Proven ownership of P&L, revenue and profitability targets . • Demonstrated success in generating and protecting revenue while optimizing costs . • Strong track record of growing businesses, markets, teams or service lines. • Experience managing enterprise clients, strategic partnerships and executive-level stakeholders. • Strong commercial, financial, strategic and operational acumen. • Experience leading multiple business functions and senior teams. • Staffing, outsourcing, consulting or workforce solutions experience is preferred. • Caribbean, regional or multi-country leadership experience is an advantage. Who We're Looking For A commercially strong, strategic and execution-driven executive who can operate as a trusted partner to the CEO while taking ownership of business performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record of growing revenue, protecting profitability, optimizing costs and scaling businesses , combined with the leadership presence and accountability required to help drive The Hive Careers' next phase of growth.