Chief Operating Officer

Also see attached position profile description SUMMARY Responsible for implementing and directing the mission, core values and policies of Visit KC as established by the President/Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees. Oversees day-to-day operations, including preparing operating budgets, managing strategic plans, fostering a healthy and productive work environment, strategically directing private revenue generation, as well as general operations, and serving as a liaison and organization spokesperson at board meetings and to the wider public. SUPERVISION Supervise and direct all non-administrative functions of the organization, including but not limited to the departments of sales & services, marketing/communications and partnerships/events, tourism development and government & community affairs. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE A minimum of seven (7) years of experience at the executive level and 15 years of overall related experience. A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in business, marketing, or tourism or equivalent professional industry experience. IDEAL SKILLS, ABILITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS A "big picture" strategic view Outstanding communication skills; very persuasive public speaker Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally Ability to write, review/edit, analyze, and interpret research reports and data Ability to translate policies into daily routine operations Fiscal management experience Ability to bring industry experience and contacts to the position Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels including all stakeholders, board members, elected officials, etc. An effective consensus builder Ability to support and act within a team environment Outstanding management skills with the ability to motivate people Ability to effectively delegate Solution seeker Ability to attract, develop and grow talent High integrity Self-assured, confident, and goal oriented An individual with a high likeability factor who is charismatic, confident, and humble ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Directs the Sales & Services, Marketing/Communications Departments & Partnerships & Events Leads collaborative efforts to create and maintain a shared-resource model with the Sports Commission Leads sales innovations and strategic business development efforts Manages operations and ensures that adequate funds are available to carry out vision areas Works with the President/CEO and CFO to conduct official business and execute legal documents Maintains continuous knowledge of significant developments and industry trends Serves on assigned Committees and Advisory Councils to ensure knowledge of activities and goals within each group Shares information with the board of directors to ensure it is kept up to date on activities; provides financial information and attends board meetings Establishes a beneficial working relationship with partnership members and industry partners to coordinate their efforts to help VKC carry out its mission and more closely align them to VKC Maintains a healthy work environment to attract, retain and motivate a staff of top-quality employees, and works with each individual to ensure the total functioning of the organization. Serves as acting President/CEO, as needed Other duties as assigned PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS Certified Destinations Management Executive (CDME) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer Job Posted by ApplicantPro