Chief Operating Officer (COO), Heavy Equipment

Chief Operating Officer (COO), Heavy Equipment

About the Company

A well-established, rapidly growing heavy equipment dealership serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets.

Industry
Machinery

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their executive leadership team. The COO will be instrumental in translating the CEO's strategic vision into daily operational execution, with a primary focus on the dealership's core functions, including sales, rental, service, parts, logistics, and fleet management. This role demands a seasoned operational leader with a proven track record in heavy equipment, construction machinery, or industrial distribution environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing scalable processes and systems, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Key responsibilities for the COO include strategic leadership, operational excellence, process improvement, team leadership, operations management, data-driven decision-making, asset and inventory management, financial stewardship, and support for strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 10-15+ years of progressive leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred), and a deep understanding of dealership operations. They must demonstrate exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities, as well as strong financial and operational analytics skills. The role also requires a leader with a hands-on yet strategic leadership style, capable of building and motivating high-performing teams across multiple locations.

Hiring Manager Title
CEO

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Operations