Operations Manager

Operations Manager – KDK Sales & Equipment, LLC

KDK Sales & Equipment, LLC is a private, family-owned equipment company based in eastern Iowa. KDK has earned the reputation for offering a VIP experience to our global ag and construction customers. We're looking for an ambitious and long-term Operations Manager to lead our staff, continue the aggressive company growth trajectory, and be a professional representative of the only concierge company in the equipment industry.

Role Overview:

As the Operations Manager, you will be the person to bring the CEO’s long-term KDK vision to life. You will own the planning and execution process while managing daily operations of the business to achieve the goals. This role is for an exceptional leader who has unparalleled integrity and in-depth experience driving revenue growth. Paramount to this role is the ongoing performance of our first-class customer service.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about the equipment industry, takes ownership in the job, and expects real results. This position offers you the chance to be an integral part of a forward-thinking and fast-growing company.

The 3 core departments you will be responsible for leading will include:

·      Sales

·      Operations

·      Facilities and Logistics

Key Responsibilities:

·      Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective, working closely with the CEO with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, systems, reporting and controls.

·      Spearhead the development, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes to continue building a world class, industry leading organization.

·      Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance and profitability.

·      Act as a leader and trainer for our staff and manage their performance through KPIs relative to their respective job responsibilities. Motivate and encourage in a way that aligns with the company’s business plan and overall strategic vision.

·      Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal processes and use results to continually improve.

·      Oversee and manage upkeep and condition of facilities and fleet.

·      Establish and maintain important relationships with product vendors and manufacturing partners.

·      Provide accurate and timely reports outlining the operational condition of the company.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in agriculture required
• Significant equipment knowledge required
• Must be extremely detail-oriented, with a commitment to producing high-quality, consistent results
• Must be organized, with the ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• 3 years of operational management experience in the agriculture industry
• Proven experience with platforms and tools such as Salesforce
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong and professional communication skills.
• Top-tier customer service skills
• Sales experience is helpful

Work Conditions:

• On-site in Washington, Iowa. 40 hours per week.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This is a salary position with performance-based bonuses.

KDK Sales offers paid holidays, flexible and remote work opportunities for eligible roles, PTO, and other benefits dependent upon employment position.

• Specific employment details and benefits will be outlined in employment agreement.