Associate Director, West Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Offer senior-level leadership for local auctions to support business objectives and initiatives, auction procedures, and engagement with customers and team members.

• Develop and utilize strong relationships within the organization and with key clients to achieve results.

• Collaborate strategically with various teams to determine project priorities and propel key business initiatives throughout the region.

• Engage in the formulation and execution of strategic plans, goals, and objectives for regional operations, ensuring alignment with overarching organizational aims.

• Counsel senior management on strategic objectives by collecting and analyzing relevant business, financial, and operational data from the region.

• Employ data to swiftly pinpoint opportunities and propose solutions to enhance business activities and performance within the region.

• Guarantee efficient and cost-effective performance of regional operations and individual locations in line with strategic goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with project management and operations teams to ensure effective execution of change management initiatives across the region and its locations.

• Provide mentoring and accountability to a team of General Managers (Senior Leaders), successfully implementing effective succession planning through appropriate coaching, leadership development, and performance management for the General Managers.

• Serve as a key point of contact and change agent for other business units within the organization regarding regional operations.

• Work cross-functionally to clearly conceptualize and develop new processes, systems, and programs/platforms to enhance the regional operation.

• Ensure that Auction team members and General Managers comply with established safety policies and procedures, fostering a safe working environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is mandatory.

• Must reside in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone or be willing to relocate to an area within one of these time zones.

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time, as required for the Associate Director role supporting sites.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in leading complex business transformation initiatives, developing talent, and addressing intricate operational challenges in a high-volume setting, potentially leveraging experience in areas such as lean manufacturing.

• Familiarity with key operations principles (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.) is advantageous.

• Proficient in strategic data analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly identify areas of opportunity and independently suggest viable solutions, change management, and leadership strategies.

• Strong leadership abilities - motivate through encouragement and coaching, and manage conflict through positive resolution techniques.

• A robust understanding and proven track record of leading operations, particularly in Auction Operations.

• A documented history of leading and developing exempt-level leaders while smoothly implementing significant changes and growth or efficiency initiatives.

• Proven capability to resolve complex issues independently and to guide others through intricate problem-solving processes and lead change.

• Highly skilled in computer systems and applications.

• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving production environment.

• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive and actionable feedback.

• Flexibility to work variable schedules as necessary.

• Must be eligible to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Quality Benefits

• Holiday and Paid Time Off

• Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs

• Matching 401(k)

• Career Path Opportunities

• And More!