Kimmel & Associates · 18 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer-Heavy Equipment
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expKimmel & Associates is a well-established and rapidly growing heavy equipment dealership serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets. They are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee core functions and drive operational excellence while supporting strategic growth initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company’s growth objectives and the CEO’s vision
Oversee daily dealership operations, including Parts and Service Departments, to maximize productivity, utilization, and customer satisfaction
Implement policies, procedures, and automation tools (e.g., ERP, WMS) to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
Recruit, develop, and motivate high-performing teams across sales, rental, service, and branch management
Lead equipment sales, rentals, logistics, maintenance, and fleet operations across multiple locations
Establish performance dashboards and analyze metrics to guide operational and strategic decisions
Manage the full lifecycle of heavy equipment, including new and used equipment acquisitions, fleet rotation, and rental purchase options (RPO)
Develop and manage operating budgets, capital expenditure plans, and revenue forecasts; oversee P&L performance and gross margin targets
Support expansion into new markets, OEM relationship management, and integration of acquired businesses
Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key customers, OEMs, and strategic suppliers
Implement and monitor KPIs such as Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), Right First Time (RFT), equipment utilization, and technician efficiency
Qualification
Required
10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience within heavy equipment, construction machinery, or industrial distribution environments
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA strongly preferred
Deep understanding of dealership operations, including rental fleets, depreciation strategies, RPO programs, and regulatory/safety compliance
Proven success leading multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams and building a high-performance culture
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities, with a hands-on yet strategic leadership style
Strong financial and operational analytics skills with a track record of data-driven improvement initiatives
Preferred
MBA strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive executive compensation package with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan with company contribution
Vehicle allowance or company vehicle (as applicable)
Executive-level autonomy and influence within a growing organization
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a market-leading dealership
Company
Kimmel & Associates
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Josh Calloway
Chief Technology Officer
Sean Kerschen
Chief Financial Officer
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