Entrepreneur in Residence

Job Description
Are you a Shopify store owner looking to scale your business while gaining hands-on experience in running a multi-million-dollar eCommerce operation? CustomBoxes.io is seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) to help with shipping/fulfillment, office management, social media growth, and various other aspects of running an eCommerce business. CustomBoxes.io is a small business that focuses on printing & agency services for SMBs and non-profits. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to Help Small Business Grow Online All While Helping Reduce Impacts On The Environment. Check out our video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ng6H9MITD8&t=1s

About The Role
This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneur who wants to see firsthand how a high-growth eCommerce company operates while using our assets—warehouse space, FedEx/UPS shipping contracts, agency partners, designers, and developers—to grow their own brand(s) or contribute to one of our emerging brands:
• CustomBoxes.io
- our main business focusing on helping SMBs grow their business through packaging and other means (80%)
• New Channels
- grow our CustomBoxes.io in channels you love
- TikTok, Etsy, Amazon, Wal-Mart, etc and earn up to 10% of revenue
• EcoPath.io (outdoor recreation equipment)
• UsedChefKnives.com (Pre-owned, high-quality kitchen knives)
• KarmaRocket.io (AI-driven marketing automation for SMBs/Non-Profits)
• SarasotaGrapevine.com (Local business and event directory) Responsibilities
• Shipping & Fulfillment: Optimize packaging and shipping processes, ensuring cost efficiency and timely deliveries
• Office & Operations Management: Assist with inventory control, supplier coordination, warehouse organization and warehouse layout & logistics
• Social Media Growth & Marketing: Develop and execute marketing campaigns, content strategies, and community engagement to drive traffic and sales
• Business Growth & Strategy: Contribute to CustomBoxes.io’s expansion and explore growth opportunities for our brands
• Entrepreneurial Development: Leverage our resources to scale your own eCommerce venture or launch new initiatives Who You Are
• A Shopify store owner or eCommerce entrepreneur looking to scale your business
• Passionate about logistics, fulfillment, and operational efficiency
- ready to get hands on with operations (e.g. fulfilling orders)
• Desire to learn Adobe / creative aspects of the role
• Hands-on and eager to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Interested in learning from and contributing to a multi-million-dollar business
• Located in Sarasota, FL What You’ll Get
• Access to our warehouse & fulfillment infrastructure
• Shipping & logistics support through our FedEx/UPS contracts
• Mentorship from experienced eCommerce entrepreneurs (we've grown 3 successful business with 2 exited to $3B+ companies)
• Collaboration with our agency partners, designers, and developers
• Potential equity or revenue-sharing opportunities for high-impact contributions Type of person that will fit in well
• Independent and goal orientated
• Driven to success (bonus opportunities on productivity)
• Problem solving and likes looking at numbers to improve results
• Intellectually curious
• Easy to get along with
• Passion for helping small business, non-profits and the environment (any or all)
• Attention to detail (mistakes cost our SMB clients a lot)
• Culture Page: https://customboxes.io/pages/working-at-customboxes-io-people-culture This role is perfect for someone looking to bridge the gap between running a small Shopify store and scaling a successful eCommerce business. If you’re ready to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level, apply today.