Associate Director, West Region - ADESA (Can live anywhere in MT or PT Time Zone)

About the role

A Regional Auction Associate Director leads a high-performing team of General Managers across assigned auction sites. This leader displays an elevated understanding of operational, sales, and financial processes and provides senior-level leadership to their regions.

Responsibilities

• Provide local auction leadership senior level direction to support business goals and initiatives, auction processes, customer and team member engagement.
• Build and leverage strong relationships throughout the organization and with key customers to deliver results.
• Strategically work through and with various teams to identify project prioritization and drive key business initiatives across the region.
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the regional operations, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and objectives.
• Advise senior leaders on strategic goals by gathering and analyzing pertinent business, financial, and operational information from the region.
• Utilize data to quickly identify areas of opportunity and recommend solutions to improve business activities and performance within the region.
• Ensure efficient and economical performance of the regional operations and individual locations in accordance with strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Partner with project management and operations teams to ensure change management initiatives are effectively executed across the region and its locations.
• Provide mentoring and accountability to a team of General Managers (Senior Leaders).
• Successfully execute efficient succession planning through appropriate coaching, leadership development, and performance management for the General Managers.
• Act as a key point-of-contact and change agent for other business groups throughout the organization regarding the regional operations.
• Partner cross-functionally to clearly conceptualize and build new processes, systems, programs/platforms to be effective in the regional operation.
• Ensure Auction team members and General Managers adhere to established safety policies and procedures, promoting a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience leading complex business transformation initiatives, developing people, and solving complex operational problems in a high-volume environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of key operations principles (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.) is beneficial.
• Proven ability to quickly identify areas of opportunity and independently recommend viable solutions, change management, and leadership.
• Strong leadership skills - lead through encouragement and coaching, navigates conflict through positive conflict resolution.
• Proven ability to resolve complex issues without guidance from others and to guide others through complex issue resolution and lead change.
• Highly proficient with computer systems and applications.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment.
• Ability to provide valuable and actionable feedback.
• Ability to work variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must live in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zone or be open to relocating to an area within one of these time zones.
• Ability to travel up to 60% of the time, as indicated for the Associate Director role supporting sites.

Skills and Attributes

• Expertise in ADESA General Manager Core Competencies: Process Execution, Business Acumen, Change Management, Team Development, Communication, Reasoning.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal, with the ability to interact effectively and courteously with others.
• Strong organizational skills, demonstrating an organized, systematic, and forward-thinking approach to work.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and related business and communication tools.
• Effectively manage remote teams, including delegation.
• Talent Development and Leadership skills, including Change Management skills.
• Accounting and Financial skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and consistent in the execution of job duties.
• Self-motivated, with a drive to deliver the best customer experience possible.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through with both internal partners and external customers.
• Excels in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where speed and quality are paramount.

Benefits and Perks

Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!