Chief Operating Officer (COO), Heavy Equipment

About the Company: Well-established heavy equipment dealership serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets.

Industry: MachineryTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join its executive team and play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational growth of the business. The COO will be responsible for translating the CEO's vision into daily operations, with a focus on profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. This includes overseeing the core functions of the dealership, such as sales, rental, service, parts, logistics, and fleet management. The successful candidate will be a seasoned operational leader with a proven track record in heavy equipment, construction machinery, or industrial distribution environments, and will be tasked with driving operational excellence, implementing scalable processes, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional performance. Key responsibilities for the COO include strategic leadership, process improvement, team management, data-driven decision-making, asset and inventory management, financial stewardship, and support for strategic growth initiatives. The role requires a leader with 10-15+ years of progressive experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (MBA preferred), and a deep understanding of dealership operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial and operational analytics, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and a hands-on yet strategic leadership style. They will also be expected to build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers, OEMs, and strategic suppliers, and to ensure the company's operational and strategic decisions are guided by performance metrics and KPIs. Hiring Manager TitleCEOFunctionsOperations