We are an renowned Auckland-based travel company seeking a Chief Operating Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for the right people and will allow access into a reputable company.
Key responsibilities:
- Set organizational-wide policies, service benchmarks, and strategic performance objectives.
- Approve funding and resource allocation for major policy-driven programs and strategic initiatives.
- Provide the day-to-day management, leadership, and operational direction across all branches, ensuring the achievement of setting targets.
- Direct, endorse, and implement corporate policies that maximise profit and cost-efficiency.
- Monitor evolving travel industry conditions and respond proactively by issuing directives to branch managers and adjusting operational strategies as needed.
- Collaborate with branch managers and senior subordinates on key operational matters, including workflow methods, financial planning, sales performance, technology needs, and human resources.
- Represent the company at official events, industry negotiations, conventions, seminars, and forums; act as a key liaison between different areas of responsibility.
- Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, branch performance reports, budgets, and financial forecasts, and present these findings to executive leadership.
- Select, mentor, and manage the performance of branch managers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Where required, take direct responsibility for accounting, sales, marketing, human resources, and other critical operational areas.
Hours of Work: fixed 35 hours per week
Minimum Skills or Experience requirements for candidates:
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in the same industry or field, Or
- A bachelor degree in any discipline