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| Job Code: |
EM55-496 |
| Title: |
Chief Operating Officer |
| Office Location: |
Starting on the East coast,
permanent location in the Southwest |
| Base Salary: |
$300,000 + |
| Incentives: |
(To be discussed) |
| Expenses Covered: |
All (Company credit card provided) |
OVERVIEW
A billion dollar conglomerate which provides services to the Leisure/Vacation
Market, which is not known by a branded name. Company owns single and
multiple locations throughout the US. Goal is to launch a new name and
logo and launch a major marketing campaign once all operations are in
line.
THE ROLE
The role of the COO is to provide strong direction for company's operations
located throughout the US, as well as overseas. Must have strong experience
in strategic planning short and long term and have the "know how"
to get things done and done correctly. Will additionally be responsible
for multiple call centers located throughout the US.
EDUCATION
The preferred candidate will hold an MBA: or 15+ years of related experience
and/or training; or equivalent of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
The preferred candidate has noteworthy experience in the following areas:
• Working in a similar position within the travel industry or
related industries
• Proven track record in providing its clientele with the best of services.
• Business acumen (business knowledge, competitor awareness, organization
strategies).
• Strong delegation and motivation
• Must have flexibility to travel.
KEY COMPETENCIES
The preferred candidate possesses the following competencies:
• Integrity and work commitment (trust, confidentiality, fair
process, positive attitude, honesty)
• Able to influence others (gain support, influences commitment
to business/customer)
• Oral communication (face to face, telephone, giving/getting
information, listening)
• Self reliance (works independently, gets things done, takes
responsibilities)
• Handles difficult clients and customer relations (resolution
of complaints, problems, presenting options and solutions, compromise,
and creating win-win situations)
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible (adjusts to multiple demands,
work area/organization needs/change)
• Results orientation (quality, quantity, efficiency, performance,
high expectation)
• Thinks strategically (future oriented, adjusts to trends, thinks
in strategic terms)
• Establishes and tracks projects and plans against goals and
budget (sets and monitors budget, forecast resources, establishes measurements,
controls costs)
• PC skills (windows, off-the-shelf software as related to business)-
especially Word and Excel
• Must possess a corporate wardrobe
The preferred candidate is also one who demonstrates the following:
• Effective communication (oral, written, behaviors, actions,
and inspires confidence)
• Ability to build business relationships (relationships with
co-workers, partners, customers, suppliers)
• Ability to conduct oral presentations (presentation to individuals,
groups)
• Personal organization (time management, prioritization, neat,
orderly, focused, plans)
EOE
While performing this job,
it will require:
• Eight (8)
hours or more a day of sitting; walking; standing; bending; answering
the telephone; entering data into the computer; retrieving data from
the computer or analyzing data from reports.
• This position may require overnight travel up to 40% (including travel
by car and by airplane).
• Must have a valid driver's license and willingness to fly on an airplane.
APPLY
FOR THIS POSITION
Please Note:
If you have filled out an Application (Form B) with Yours In Travel
Group (within this year) please DO NOT fill out an
Application on this site (Executive Registry). Yours In Travel Group
is owned by P. Jason King Associates, Inc. and we utilize the same propriety
database. Thank you.
