Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

A leading classifieds vertical in the Mena Region is seeking a COO to power its phenomenal growth into the future. This is a unique opportunity to spearhead one of the fastest growing portals in the region.

The leading auto portal in the MENA region empowers users with tools and information to make all their car-buying decisions.

As the COO, you will be responsible for creating and implementing the business strategy and taking full ownership of the business outcomes. You will:

• STRATEGIZE: Participate in setting companywide revenue-generating strategy to achieve the company's vision. In particular, develop strategy and tactics for each of: HR, Marketing, Sales, Technology, Product, Operations, and Finance.

• PLAN, BUDGET, DOCUMENT: Translate the strategies into specific, measurable, executable, realistic, and timely plans. These should include revenue and expense projections and the method to achieve them.

• HIRE, TRAIN & MENTOR: Take a leadership role in attracting and retaining a group of A players.

• SET SMART OBJECTIVES, MONITOR PERFORMANCE, MAINTAIN ACCOUNTABILITY, & DELIVER RESULTS: Coordinate and manage resources and teams so that planned outcomes are exceeded.

• LEARN, ASSESS, & INNOVATE: Continually build global best-of-class products and services.

You will report to the CEO of the Company.

Skills

• Proven experience in a leadership role in General Management, Sales, Marketing, or Product in an established business.

• Extensive experience in managing online operations (product, marketing, community building, etc.).

• Prior experience in the classifieds business, preferably in the auto industry, is an advantage.

• Being passionate about cars and having superior knowledge of cars is a plus.

• Must be a critical thinker and possess superior analytical skills.

• Able to think outside the box and come up with innovative techniques and solutions.

• Must possess superior interpersonal skills with the ability to build, lead, and manage a team.

• MBAs and/or Engineering Degrees are preferred.