Regional Operations Manager

Posted 3 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Marketing Tech
The Role
Leads regional auction-site operations, budgets, staffing, customer service, safety, vendor contracts, permits, capital assets, and business processes. Manages operational teams, performance, succession planning, and regional auction execution while ensuring financial control, regulatory compliance, and safe, efficient service delivery. Requires extensive customer-facing leadership, outdoor work, weekend flexibility, regional travel, and a valid driver’s license.
Summary Generated by Built In

The ROM will be reporting to the Senior Regional Operations Manager and working in close collaboration with the Regional Sales Manager, the ROM is accountable for achieving the regional operating budgets while overseeing all operations staff and upholding the highest standards of safety and customer service for the region's permanent and temporary auction sites.

Responsibilities
  • Manage, coordinate, and report on financial activities for the region, with responsibility for budget preparation, cost control, people administration, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Maintain a high personal visibility within the region’s business community, customers and employees.
  • Foster a culture of clear, direct communication within the region so that roles and responsibilities are understood, inter-region and interdepartmental cooperation is encouraged, employee engagement is maximized, and changes to policy are understood and adopted.
  • Manage the performance of direct reports, including work allocation, performance management, coaching, succession planning, career development and compensation.
  • Plan and manage all auctions and pre-auction operations activities in the region, including preparation of brochures, sale day catalogs and the schedules for on-call staff.
  • Develop, maintain and implement policies, procedures and business processes that provide for safe and efficient operation of the region.
  • Oversee and maintain customer service levels, including customer inquiries and resolution of customer issues
  • Plan for all capital assets, including vehicle fleets and building additions.
  • Ensure appropriate licenses and permits are obtained and current.
  • Evaluate and negotiate contracts for the purchase of vendor services.
  • Promote a culture where the health and safety of our employees and customers is top priority for all.
  • Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co-workers and customers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • 5 years of work experience in managing and/or direction operations. Preferred: 10+ years of work experience, where at least 5 years involved managing and/or directing operations -- ideally in a sales-driven business environment.
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
  • The flexibility to work extended overtime and weekends, particularly around auction dates.
  • The ability to travel regionally up to 5 nights per month, plus travel internationally once or twice per year.
  • The ability to climb up onto and down off of large construction equipment regularly.
  • The ability to work outdoors for extended periods.
  • A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Strong business acumen: knowledge of business theory, business processes and operations, management principles and budgets.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and managing business plans to support evolving business goals.
  • Strong leadership, management, coaching and change management skills.
  • Extensive customer-facing experience and a strong customer service orientation.
  • A proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Previous experience working effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • A high degree of personal integrity.
  • A strong work ethic without sacrificing your sense of humour or your ability to have fun on the job.
About Us

RB Global (NYSE: RBA)

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed.  Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year.

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of experience managing and/or directing operations
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in English
  • Flexibility to work extended overtime and weekends, particularly around auction dates
  • Ability to travel regionally up to 5 nights per month and internationally once or twice per year
  • Ability to regularly climb onto and down from large construction equipment
  • Ability to work outdoors for extended periods
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Strong business acumen, including business processes, operations, management principles, and budgets
  • Experience leading and managing business plans supporting evolving business goals
  • Strong leadership, management, coaching, and change-management skills
  • Extensive customer-facing experience and strong customer-service orientation
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment
  • Previous experience working effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • High degree of personal integrity
  • Strong work ethic
  • 10 or more years of work experience, including at least 5 years managing and/or directing operations, ideally in a sales-driven business environment

Ritchie Bros. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ritchie Bros. and has not been reviewed or approved by Ritchie Bros..

  • Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage is often considered very affordable, with low employee costs noted as a differentiator. Benefits begin on day one, which strengthens perceived value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are part of the standard package across regions under RB Global. Day‑one eligibility and clear time‑off programs contribute to a well‑rounded offering.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match in the U.S. and RRSP match in Canada are offered, alongside an ESPP for employee ownership. These programs indicate solid retirement support across locations.

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The Company
HQ: Westchester, IL
2,445 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets. Operating in a multitude of sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry, the company’s selling channels include: Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial auctioneer offers live auction events with online bidding; IronPlanet, an online marketplace with featured weekly auctions and providing its exclusive IronClad Assurance® equipment condition certification; MarketplaceE, an online marketplace offering multiple price and timing options; Mascus, a leading European online equipment listing service; and Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty, offering privately negotiated sales. The company also offers sector-specific solutions including GovPlanet, TruckPlanet, Kruse Energy Auctioneers, and Cat® auctions, plus equipment financing and leasing through Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. For more information about the unprecedented choice provided by Ritchie Bros., visit RitchieBros.com.

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