About Barrett-Jackson Auction Company:
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company (BJAC) is a multifaceted media, technology and auction company. BJAC specializes in live events, media content creation, automotive auctions/dealerships, financial services, and logistics. BJAC was founded in 1967 and has grown to be a brand known worldwide. BJAC and its partners put on must-attended events throughout the United States which have become part of American pop-culture.
Position Purpose:
The COO is an enterprise-wide leadership role accountable for managing the daily operations of the company. The primary responsibility of the executive is to lead strategic planning and ensure all functional areas are aligned with the company's objectives. The COO will work closely with the CEO, CBO, President, and other members of the senior management team to drive the company's strategic objectives, continuous operational improvement, change management, and financial optimization.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day leadership: Provide management/oversight for company operations at the corporate office and auction event venues throughout the U.S.
- Operating Model Optimization and Continuous Improvement:
- People: Ensure organizational structure is aligned to the enterprise's strategic goals, including assessing roles/responsibilities, implementing ongoing training/continuing education.
- Resource Management: Manage resource allocation for all departments, programs, and projects to ensure operations/strategic initiatives have proper staffing and budget levels.
- Process Management: Responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of internal/external processes, including inter-departmental workflow and communication processes.
- Technology: Work with CTO to coordinate the deployment of technology resources and personnel for all functional departments within the company at auction locations around the U.S.
- Innovation: Create an enterprise-wide culture of innovation.
- Strategic Planning: Lead the annual strategic planning process to align all operational activity to the Principals Mission, Vision, and Goals.
- Governance and Reporting: Develop, implement, and oversee executive and management level Governance.
- Collaborate with senior management team members on matters related to the company's auction venues.
- Analyze internal operations and identify areas of process enhancement.
- Drive the company's operations to exceed customer satisfaction, retention, and company goals.
- Create an environment in the company that fosters success, collaboration, and accountability.
The list of Responsibilities provided above is non-exhaustive; you will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Qualifications:
- Significant operational management experience, including experience in leading, planning, and managing change.
- Leadership skills must be balanced with a willingness to work in a hands-on manner regularly.
- Experience in planning and managing large events in motorsports, sports, or entertainment fields is desired.
- High energy and optimism with a proven track record of achieving results in a consistently evolving environment.
- High level of demonstrated ethical behavior as well as relentless determination to see things through to completion.
- Ability to interact with people at diverse levels and continuously align strategic, operational, and common-sense perspectives.
- Proven ability to forge strong working relationships with customers, partners, staff, community representatives, and other stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Required: Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
Preferred: Master's degree
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