Chief Operating Officer (COO), B2B Rental Services
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About the Role
Greater Milan, Italy Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in the organization's growth and development. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating key functions, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, operational performance, and business development initiatives. This includes overseeing operations, service, logistics, quality, branches, sales, customer service, procurement, and human resources. The COO will also be instrumental in driving growth, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness, and will be expected to maintain a strong field presence, working closely with employees, customers, and operational teams. Applicants for the COO position at the company should have a proven track record in a similar role within entrepreneurial businesses, particularly those with significant operational, logistics, or service complexity. A strong background in B2B services, especially within recurring-revenue business models, is essential. The role requires a leader with a solid track record in managing people, processes, and operational and financial performance, as well as the ability to lead change while preserving the company's culture and values. The ideal candidate will have an authoritative leadership style, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build consensus across all organizational levels. Experience in companies with active ownership and/or private equity involvement is also a key requirement.
Functions:
- Operations
About the Company
Established Italian market leader in high-value-added services for food, retail, and Ho.Re.Ca. sectors
Industry
Facilities Services
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed