Chief Operating Officer

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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 sales & services department, marketing/communications and partnerships and events, 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
Responsible for sales innovations and strategic business development
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.
Serve 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

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