Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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Our client, a prominent business conglomerate, is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead the Industrial & Energy Divisions operations across KSA and Bahrain.

The role carries overall operational responsibility for diverse business activities in machinery distribution, leasing, and energy products & services, with a strong mandate to achieve revenue and profit targets while driving the transformation from trading into a services- and local value additionled sustainable business model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and implement business objectives, operational procedures, and staff structures for the Industrial & Energy Division.
• Set comprehensive goals for business growth and success, ensuring alignment with the divisions strategic business plans.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures that promote company culture, vision, and compliance with group guidelines.
• Oversee daily operations across machinery distribution, leasing, and energy products & services, providing direction to divisional general managers and executive teams.
• Lead employees by example, fostering a performance-driven, customer-focused, and collaborative culture.
• Evaluate business performance by analyzing and interpreting financial and operational data, metrics, and KPIs.
• Create regular reports and presentations for the CEO and Executive Committee, covering strategic implementation, financial performance, and operational progress.
• Take the lead in business expansion activities, including new business lines, offerings, and regional growth within KSA and Bahrain, and support the CEO in executing strategic plans.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key customers, principals, partners, and vendors, including senior management teams of key accounts.
• Ensure positive cash contribution to the group through focused management of stocks, receivables, and working capital.
• Continuously evaluate and improve core processes against industry best practices across planning and budgeting, workforce management, operations, customer satisfaction, and staff performance.
• Drive succession planning for key positions, maintain prescribed localization levels in each country of operation, and attract and retain local talent.