Chief Operating Officer / Integrator

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER / INTEGRATOR

THE COMPANY – PRIORITY FLOORS
Priority Floors is an innovative and entrepreneurial business enterprise, which has been led by the current owners for over 17 years. Having accomplished a consistent yearly growth of 10 - 20% for the last five out of six years, we plan to double our revenue growth within the next five years. Priority Floors is a proud member of MultiFamily Solutions by FloorExpo, Fuse Commercial Flooring Alliance, the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA), Association of Builders & Contractors (ABC), Louisiana Associated General Contractors, and Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. Located in Elmwood Business Park in Harahan (Greater New Orleans area), Louisiana, we currently serve the multi-family and commercial flooring client needs in southern Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

THE PERSON (WHO)
Are you a confident and humble leader with great people skills who is able to see the big picture? Do you consider all departments and their individual needs while knowing and taking into account what is best for the overall company? We are looking for a quick learner who is willing and able to understand our industry and both sides of the business (multi-family as well as commercial). If you are a problem solver who enjoys planning and forecasting, has a desire to grow personally and professionally, and you are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the work done, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Chief Operating Officer / Integrator is:
• A strong leader who loves to develop team members
• Driven by sales and operations
• Accountable, detail-oriented, and open-minded while holding others accountable
• Able to delegate while retaining ownership
• Fair-minded and comfortable with conflict
• Able to motivate and inspire others

Are you an excellent communicator with great listening skills, as well as a diplomatic teacher who understands others? Are you analytical and have a passion for data? Our ideal Chief Operating Officer / Integrator is able to hold others to high standards in a compassionate way, possess a strong work ethic, and has excellent financial knowledge. Apply today if you are a decisive and organized manager with a high EQ who knows how to prioritize and take a company to the next level!

RESPONSBILITIES (WHAT)
The responsibilities of this Chief Operating Officer / Integrator position include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee day-to-day operations, clearly communicating company vision, mission, and direction
• Lead, manage, and hold accountable 3-4 direct reports (Sales, Operations, HR, IT, and Admin), including managing outsourced Controller
• Own P & L responsibilities, including budgeting and forecasting
• Provide leadership, ensuring everyone is “rowing in the same direction,” by effectively identifying and resolving issues
• Bridge gaps and remove obstacles between departments
• Partner with Owners to take company to the next level
• Analyze data to maximize inventory (monitor and improve turn rate) and oversee use of technology for real-time measurement of inventory
• Strategize and drive sales to increase market share
• Increase efficiencies through developing, improving, and implementing processes and procedures
• Implement EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System) concepts (including scorecards and performance metrics) at all levels and conduct weekly leadership team meetings

QUALIFICATIONS (TICKET)
Required
• Minimum 10 years relevant leadership work experience with a proven track record in a similar role, leading department managers
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience
• Strong understanding of accounting (AR, AP) and finance (P & L, forecasting, balance sheet experience)
• 4-year degree (MBA preferred)
• Live within a 45-minute radius of Harahan

Preferred
• Commercial construction experience

• Experience leading multiple business units
• Experience with business expansion through entering new markets and/or acquisitions
• Inventory management experience

Desired
• Experience working for a small business
• Project management experience
• Commercial Subcontractor experience
• Flooring experience

WHY PRIORITY FLOORS?

• Growing, scalable company with untapped potential that is committed to becoming bigger and better
• Well-established business that has been well-respected in the market we serve for over 16 years
• Company runs on EOS® and ownership is committed to using those tools to provide structure, purpose, and a plan for growth
• Great company culture where people value and help each other
• Employees are empowered and committed
• Opportunity to wear multiple hats, take ownership, exceed expectations, and have a direct impact on the business – without any limitations
• Be part of a team that leans on each other like a family but works like a business to get things done

COMPENSATION

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000+(commensurate with experience) Base Salary plus Unlimited Incentive Bonus based on Company Performance and Profitability.