Who is a Chief Operating Officer ?
The position of the Chief Operating Officer in a company is one of the highest-ranked positions. A COO is a senior executive who is also the second-in-command person in a company or a firm. He or she is responsible for the day-to-day operational and administrative functions of the company.
What does a Chief Operating Officer do?
A Chief Operating Officer is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the company and has the vision to contribute towards the growth and success of the company. She or he also contains the duty of evaluating strategies developed by the managerial teams of the companies and estimate the risks involved.
The Chief Operating Officer of a company is chosen to bring out the best leadership possible for the company. This is achieved by the COO complementing the greatest strengths and weaknesses of the CEO of the company.
Job brief
Our company is on the lookout for a self-driven Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our team. As the COO of this company, you will be responsible for overseeing all the business-related operations and strategies to work towards our growth and success.
You will only report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this job, you will have to manage and control various business operations and functions, which requires you to be an inspiring and hardworking leader.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend meetings and collaborate with the CEO to determine the company’s organizational strategies
- Determine the company’s hiring needs and take necessary actions
- Implement the company’s long-term goals and objectives
- Cater to the company’s growth and development
- Look after the recruitment activities of the company
- Lead expansion activities and maintain healthy relationships
- Create and submit reports for management
- Oversee day-to-day activities and motivate employees
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
- 5+ years of proven work experience in leadership positions
- Strong leadership skills
- Able to understand business planning strategies and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of data analysis and performance metrics
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving in nature
- International business experience
