CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER – ASIA

The Requirement:
With the twin goals of growth in profitability, and consolidation of market leadership in the Asia Pacific region, you, as the Chief Operating Officer will play a major role in upgrading corporate performance standards, systems, image and results.

The short term objectives are to:

    Review the performance and future viability of offices and personnel throughout the Group and make recommendations to the MD for improvements.
    Review current marketing activities in all offices and make recommendations to the MD for improvements.
    Prepare a Business Plan – for raising the profile of the company, improving enquiry and follow-up levels and sales revenues; particularly in China.
    Implement a program of Sales and CRM training and office improvements to bring all offices in line with company standards and procedures.
    Establish stronger teamwork within and between offices.


The medium term objectives are to:

    Free the Managing Director from day-to-day administration so he can devote more time to concentrate on major deals and customers and the strategic development of the company.
    Strengthen the agency network for new yacht sales in all offices.
    Assist the MD in expanding the coverage of the group in growth markets, particularly in China.


The long term objectives are to:

    Maximize the earnings stability and value of the business.
    You will be expected to recruit (as necessary), coach and supervise a team of brokers who are sales oriented and focused, while building a more effective marketing system and an efficient back-office to support the business, providing consistently high standards in both physical services (such as commissioning and maintenance) and personal service (the manner of handling customers and developing referral sales and new introductions).
    You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Group and will submit reports to the Managing Director on a regular basis (at least weekly) on the performance of the Group.
    You will be responsible for the achievement of Budgeted Sales Targets by all offices in the Group, while at the same time controlling expenses at all levels in order to achieve or exceed budgeted profits.
    You will make regular visits to all offices in the Group to ensure that the company’s standards and procedures are maintained and improved when appropriate.
    You will be responsible for ensuring that the website, brochures, newsletters, flyers and advertisements are of a high and consistent standard and will ensure that a common “image” format and quality is maintained in advertising and promotional material produced and used by all offices.
    You will be responsible for the marketing through Boat Shows, Launch Parties, Owners’ Days and other promotional events.
    You will be responsible for ensuring that our client has the facilities, systems and personnel to provide consistently reliable and efficient after-sales service in all sales regions.


Candidates must:

    Have a strong leisure marine / superyacht background    
    Have worked at Senior Management level for a similar marine business
    Have experience of living and working abroad
    Be happy to relocate and stay in Asia on a permanent basis

SALARY

To be discussed on application.

Excellent package

For mroe information and to apply follow the link below.

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/_CHIEF_OPERATING_OFFICER.htm