Hydrosense CEO
United Kingdom
Full Time
Senior Executive
Company Overview
Hydrosense is a profitable, investor-backed Scottish technology business specialising in rapid water testing and environmental monitoring products. The business has established strong international distribution, a growing direct-to-consumer presence through HydroHawk, and annual revenues approaching £2 million.
The Board is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of growth and transformation.
The Opportunity
The Board believes the next stage of value creation will come from building a digitally-led international product business, increasing direct customer relationships, expanding online sales channels, and accelerating growth in both consumer and small business markets.
This role is focused primarily on commercial growth, digital channel development, customer acquisition and strategic execution rather than scientific or technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the transformation of Hydrosense from a predominantly distributor-led business to a digitally-led international product company.
• Accelerate growth through Amazon, online marketplaces and the Hydrosense webstore.
• Increase the proportion of revenue generated through owned digital channels and direct customer relationships.
• Build and optimise digital customer acquisition across SEO, PPC, content marketing, email marketing and marketplace advertising.
• Expand HydroHawk into a leading international testing brand serving both consumers and small businesses.
• Identify and launch complementary products that leverage existing customer channels and fulfilment infrastructure.
• Develop scalable systems, processes and teams capable of supporting substantial growth.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with distributors and value-added resellers who provide genuine market access, technical support or customer value.
• Work closely with the Board and shareholders to deliver long-term growth in revenue, profitability and enterprise value.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a commercially driven leader with a proven track record of scaling product-based businesses through digital channels.
The successful candidate is likely to have held positions such as:
• Chief Executive Officer
• Managing Director
• General Manager
• Commercial Director
• Ecommerce Director
• Growth Director
Essential Experience
• Growing revenue through Amazon, ecommerce, digital marketplaces or direct-to-customer channels.
• Building and scaling online sales operations.
• Selling products to both consumers and small businesses (SMEs).
• Developing customer acquisition strategies and improving conversion rates.
• Managing international growth and multi-channel sales operations.
• Building brands and creating repeat-purchase customer bases.
• Managing P&L responsibility within a growth business environment.
Desirable Experience
• Experience transitioning customers from traditional reseller channels to direct purchasing models.
• Experience managing distributor and partner networks.
• Experience launching new products internationally.
• Experience in testing products, environmental products, healthcare products, industrial products, trade products or specialist consumables.
Industry Background
Experience in life sciences, diagnostics or environmental testing would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Board is more interested in candidates who have successfully built digitally-led product businesses serving consumers and SMEs than candidates with deep technical or scientific expertise.
Success Measures
The successful CEO will be expected to:
• Grow revenue significantly over the next three to five years.
• Increase the proportion of sales generated through direct digital channels.
• Build HydroHawk into a substantial international brand.
• Expand the product portfolio through complementary products and services.
• Strengthen profitability and increase enterprise value for shareholders.
Hydrosense is a profitable, investor-backed Scottish technology business specialising in rapid water testing and environmental monitoring products. The business has established strong international distribution, a growing direct-to-consumer presence through HydroHawk, and annual revenues approaching £2 million.
The Board is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of growth and transformation.
The Opportunity
The Board believes the next stage of value creation will come from building a digitally-led international product business, increasing direct customer relationships, expanding online sales channels, and accelerating growth in both consumer and small business markets.
This role is focused primarily on commercial growth, digital channel development, customer acquisition and strategic execution rather than scientific or technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the transformation of Hydrosense from a predominantly distributor-led business to a digitally-led international product company.
• Accelerate growth through Amazon, online marketplaces and the Hydrosense webstore.
• Increase the proportion of revenue generated through owned digital channels and direct customer relationships.
• Build and optimise digital customer acquisition across SEO, PPC, content marketing, email marketing and marketplace advertising.
• Expand HydroHawk into a leading international testing brand serving both consumers and small businesses.
• Identify and launch complementary products that leverage existing customer channels and fulfilment infrastructure.
• Develop scalable systems, processes and teams capable of supporting substantial growth.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with distributors and value-added resellers who provide genuine market access, technical support or customer value.
• Work closely with the Board and shareholders to deliver long-term growth in revenue, profitability and enterprise value.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a commercially driven leader with a proven track record of scaling product-based businesses through digital channels.
The successful candidate is likely to have held positions such as:
• Chief Executive Officer
• Managing Director
• General Manager
• Commercial Director
• Ecommerce Director
• Growth Director
Essential Experience
• Growing revenue through Amazon, ecommerce, digital marketplaces or direct-to-customer channels.
• Building and scaling online sales operations.
• Selling products to both consumers and small businesses (SMEs).
• Developing customer acquisition strategies and improving conversion rates.
• Managing international growth and multi-channel sales operations.
• Building brands and creating repeat-purchase customer bases.
• Managing P&L responsibility within a growth business environment.
Desirable Experience
• Experience transitioning customers from traditional reseller channels to direct purchasing models.
• Experience managing distributor and partner networks.
• Experience launching new products internationally.
• Experience in testing products, environmental products, healthcare products, industrial products, trade products or specialist consumables.
Industry Background
Experience in life sciences, diagnostics or environmental testing would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Board is more interested in candidates who have successfully built digitally-led product businesses serving consumers and SMEs than candidates with deep technical or scientific expertise.
Success Measures
The successful CEO will be expected to:
• Grow revenue significantly over the next three to five years.
• Increase the proportion of sales generated through direct digital channels.
• Build HydroHawk into a substantial international brand.
• Expand the product portfolio through complementary products and services.
• Strengthen profitability and increase enterprise value for shareholders.
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