Chief Operating Officer

Ignited Recruiting; California (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignited Recruiting's client seeks an experienced Chief Operating Officer to oversee core operating divisions and drive strategic initiatives to accelerate growth, scalability, and leadership in the industry.

The COO will optimize and scale existing businesses while helping develop the next generation of products, services, technologies, locations, and business models. Translate the President's vision into measurable results and lead expansion efforts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, business management, consulting, investment banking, technology, or related field.
• Understanding of inventory management practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, reporting systems, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Company's various divisions.
• Improve operational efficiency, client experience, and profitability across all business units.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, operating dashboards, and performance management systems across the organization.
• Oversee inventory management strategies and controls.
• Improve inventory forecasting, purchasing, pricing, and working capital management.
• Develop operating plans for new business initiatives and expansion opportunities.
• Participate in the creation of new business models, products, services, and revenue streams.
• Lead operational planning and execution for new domestic and international offices.
• Support acquisition sourcing, due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition execution.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and increase organizational efficiency.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing employees and future leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

KPIs / Dashboards

Communication

Project Management

Inventory Management

Strategic Thinking

Hands-on Execution

Job description

Our client, a trading business, is looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer. The COO will oversee the Company's core operating divisions while leading the execution of strategic initiatives designed to accelerate growth, improve scalability, and expand the Company's leadership position within their industry.

This individual will be responsible for optimizing and scaling the Company's existing businesses while helping develop the next generation of products, services, technologies, locations, and business models. The COO will play a critical role in translating the President's vision and strategic priorities into measurable organizational results.

*This position is 5 days on-site in Orange County*

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Company's various divisions.
• Improve operational efficiency, client experience, and profitability across all business units.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), operating dashboards, and performance management systems across the organization.
• Oversee inventory management strategies and controls.
• Improve inventory forecasting, purchasing, pricing, and working capital management.
• Develop operating plans for new business initiatives and expansion opportunities.
• Participate in the creation of new business models, products, services, and revenue streams.
• Lead operational planning and execution for new domestic and international offices.
• Support acquisition sourcing, due diligence, integration planning, and post‑acquisition execution.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and increase organizational efficiency.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high‑performing employees and future leaders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, business management, consulting, investment banking, technology, or a related field.
• Understanding of inventory management practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, reporting systems, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

Why Work Here

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of the most respected and recognized brands in the company's industry. The COO will work directly with the President and CEO to drive growth, execute transformational initiatives, expand into new markets, and build the operational foundation for the Company's next chapter of success.