Chief Operating Officer

at  BARRETTJACKSON AUCTION CO LLC

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. These events are now known outside of the Automotive industry and attended by an eclectic group, celebrities, musicians, car collectors, car enthusiasts and general festival attendees.
BJAC was founded by Scottsdale business partners Tom Barrett and Russ Jackson. The first Barrett-Jackson auction, originally meant as a one-time event, was held in December 1971. Due to its success, it became an annual event, eventually prompting the creation of other collector car auctions in the Scottsdale area. Craig Jackson took over full operations in 1995, following the death of his brother and his father. Jackson added vendors and live entertainment to the auction events increasing popularity and eventually leading to Speedvision network, later Speed Channel, to begin broadcasting the auctions in 1996 with the History and FYI channels broadcasting today.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
Preferred: Master’s degre

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 lead the alignment of the enterprise’s operating model (people, processes, technology, and innovation) to the organization’s strategic plan. In addition, 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: Continuously ensure organizational structure is aligned to the enterprise’s strategic goals, including assessing roles/responsibilities, implementing ongoing training/continuing education, etc
• Resource Management: Manage resource allocation for all departments, programs, and projects to ensure operations/strategic initiatives have proper staffing and budgets levels.
• Ensure each resource has timely and accurate performance feedback and leadership is apprised through proper reporting.
• Process Management: Responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of internal/external processes, including:
• Inter-departmental workflow and communication processes
• Third Party service providers and vendor relationship management to support the company’s operational activities.
• Maintain oversight of costs and expenses to ensure all initiatives meet stated budget parameters and margin expectations.
• 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
• Partner with company executives to innovate all aspects of the organization to ensure industry, market, business, and technology trends are adopted and strategic goals are achieved.
• Strategic Planning: Lead the annual strategic planning process to align all operational activity to the Principals Mission, Vision and Goals.
• Corporate Goals: Set comprehensive goals aligned to the strategic plan for performance and growth on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Governance and Reporting: Develop, implement, and oversee executive and management level Governance to include:
• Executive, Department Leadership and Project based meeting cadences including agenda, minutes and assign task ownership.
• General operational reporting on various operating aspects of the company provided timely, accurate, and complete.
• Prepare and oversee the implementation of action plans for meeting the company’s stated objectives on a quarterly or annual basis.
• Ad-hoc reporting as requested by the senior management team
• Collaborate with senior management team members on matters related to the company’s auction venues. This includes exploring new potential venues, coordinating annual event dates, and negotiating pricing for venues and related infrastructure and services required for conducting the company’s auction events.
• With guidance from the senior management team
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas of process enhancement.
• Drive the company’s operations to exceed customer satisfaction, retention, and company goals.
• Implement different coaching strategies to help employees enhance their skills and abilities to their fullest potential.
• 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:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 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 (or comparable experience that can be applied) 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.