A CEO (chief executive officer) is crucial in setting the organization's strategic course, guiding it to success, managing the regular flow of company operations, and making major corporate decisions. Chief executive officer responsibilities include:

Setting the company's overall vision, mission, and strategic direction
Making high-level decisions on company operations and investments
Leading and guiding executive leadership and the management team
Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, investors, and partners
Assuming ultimate responsibility for the company's financial and operational success

Below is a job description template built specifically for the CEO (chief executive officer). Feel free to use it and adapt it to your specific needs.

About [Company]

This section convinces candidates to apply for a role at your company instead of another. Include practical information about the company, as well as details about its culture and values.

[Company] helps [Target] do [x].

[Company] consists of over [x] employees spanning over [x] countries. Our culture combines unity and diversity of culture to drive learning and innovation, improving ourselves and our products.

Delivering unparalleled products in the market is made possible by our cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a global team, all of which are vital to our success and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Why should you be part of [Company] success story?

To work with a talented and passionate team dedicated to positively impacting the [Target] industry.
To grow your skills and knowledge through ongoing training and development opportunities.
To work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that rewards creativity, innovation, hard work, and continuous improvement.

We envision a world of [x].

We offer [Target] all the tools they need.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join [Company].

About the CEO role

Consider whether you need a description of the role or prefer to list duties and responsibilities directly as a bullet-point list.

Use this section to provide a brief overview of the role and its primary responsibilities.

As our chief executive officer (CEO), the highest-ranking executive at [Company], you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the company and overseeing all aspects of its operations. You will work closely with the board of directors and the executive team, including the chief financial officer (CFO) and chief operating officer (COO), as well as other key stakeholders, to drive growth, ensure financial sustainability, and advance our mission.

Responsibilities of a CEO at [Company] include:

Developing and implementing the [company] strategic plan and vision
Leading the executive team and providing guidance to other key stakeholders
Ensuring the company's financial sustainability and growth, including managing cash flow and fundraising activities
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients/customers, investors, and other stakeholders
Overseeing day-to-day operations and making decisions that drive growth and success
Representing the company to the public and media
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements, including corporate governance
Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
Providing leadership and management skills to create a high-quality work environment
Motivating and developing the management team and high-performing employees
Utilizing problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and drive continuous improvement
Leading and executing mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships to further the company's strategic direction
Providing ethical leadership and upholding integrity, ethics, and corporate social responsibility

About compensation

The more openly you talk about compensation and benefits, the more honest and attractive your job listing will be. We suggest a brief introduction about the values behind your compensation package, followed by a bullet-point list with the details of what is offered.

Salary
Bonuses
Equity
Perks
PTO
Personal development budget
Health and wellness budget
Pension plan
Insurance contribution
Off-sites or events