Chief Operating Officer (COO), Heavy Equipment

Chief Operating Officer (COO), Heavy Equipment About the Company Well-established, rapidly growing heavy equipment dealership serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Industry Machinery Type Privately Held About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their 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 business, such as sales, rental, service, parts, logistics, and fleet management, and driving operational excellence across all branches. The successful candidate will be a seasoned operational leader with a deep understanding of dealership operations, including rental fleets, depreciation strategies, and regulatory compliance. They will be expected to lead cross-functional teams, implement scalable processes and systems, and partner with the CEO on strategic initiatives. Applicants for the COO position at the company should have 10-15+ years of progressive leadership experience in heavy equipment, construction machinery, or industrial distribution environments. A Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field is required, with an MBA strongly preferred. The role demands a leader with exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities, as well as a hands-on yet strategic leadership style. The COO will be tasked with data-driven decision-making, financial stewardship, and performance tracking, and must have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and driving a high-performance culture. Hiring Manager Title CEO Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Operations