Job Description About the Company Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing heavy equipment dealership serving the construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets. With a strong reputation for customer service, technical expertise, and long-standing OEM partnerships, the organization operates across multiple locations and offers a full suite of equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service solutions. The company is entering a new phase of strategic growth and is seeking a seasoned operational leader to help scale the business while preserving operational excellence. About the Position The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for translating the CEO's strategic vision into day-to-day operational execution. This role oversees the dealership's core functions—sales, rental, service, parts, logistics, and fleet management—with a focus on profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. The COO will drive operational excellence across all branches, implement scalable processes and systems, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional performance. This executive will also partner closely with the CEO on strategic initiatives such as geographic expansion, OEM negotiations, and post-acquisition integration.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership:

Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives and the CEO's vision.

Operational Excellence:

Oversee daily dealership operations, including Parts and Service Departments, to maximize productivity, utilization, and customer satisfaction.

Process Improvement:

Implement policies, procedures, and automation tools (e.g., ERP, WMS) to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.

Team Leadership:

Recruit, develop, and motivate high-performing teams across sales, rental, service, and branch management.

Operations Management:

Lead equipment sales, rentals, logistics, maintenance, and fleet operations across multiple locations.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

Establish performance dashboards and analyze metrics to guide operational and strategic decisions.

Asset & Inventory Management:

Manage the full lifecycle of heavy equipment, including new and used equipment acquisitions, fleet rotation, and rental purchase options (RPO).

Financial Stewardship:

Develop and manage operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and revenue forecasts; oversee P&L performance and gross margin targets.

Strategic Growth Initiatives:

Support expansion into new markets, OEM relationship management, and integration of acquired businesses.

Customer & Vendor Relations:

Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers, OEMs, and strategic suppliers.

Performance Tracking:

Implement and monitor KPIs such as Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Right First Time (RFT), equipment utilization, and technician efficiency.

Requirements Experience:

10-15+ years of progressive leadership experience within heavy equipment, construction machinery, or industrial distribution environments.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA strongly preferred.

Industry Expertise:

Deep understanding of dealership operations, including rental fleets, depreciation strategies, RPO programs, and regulatory/safety compliance.

Leadership Capability:

Proven success leading multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams and building a high-performance culture.

Executive Skills:

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities, with a hands-on yet strategic leadership style.

Analytical Acumen:

Strong financial and operational analytics skills with a track record of data-driven improvement initiatives. Benefits Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits Retirement plan with company contribution Vehicle allowance or company vehicle (as applicable) Executive-level autonomy and influence within a growing organization Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a market-leading dealership Salary $200K - $300

K Yearly Location Oklahoma City, OK Job Overview Job Posted:

5 days ago

Job Expires:

1mo 7h Job Type Full Time Education Any Experience N/A Vacancies 1 Job Title C-Level, Operations Manager Job Function Executive Leadership Copy Link