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General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,900.00 - $74,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401k Match
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental leave

Job Description

Schindler Group is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, with a rich legacy dating back to 1874. It is dedicated to enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe, reliable, and innovative transportation solutions such as elevators, escalators, and moving walks. Every day, Schindler's products transport billions of people across buildings and transportation hubs worldwide, helping to create accessible, inclusive, and sustainable environments that improve community living standards.

Located in Philadelphia, PA, Schindler is currently seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee its regional operations. This crucial leadership role involves managing all company activities r... Show More

Job Requirements

  • MBA or MA in related field
  • BA/BS Business, Management or Engineering
  • Ten to fifteen years in various assignments within the Company, in the Elevator industry, or in another service-oriented business
  • Experience managing a full P&L for an industrial company
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • SAP experience is preferred
  • Ability to administer field resources
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Knowledge of sales and field coverage
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Self-confidence and leadership capability

Job Qualifications

  • MBA or MA in related field
  • BA/BS Business, Management or Engineering
  • Possess overall knowledge of product and product application
  • installation and service techniques and procedures
  • ability to understand financial statements
  • legal awareness to contract terms and conditions
  • Ten to fifteen years in various assignments within the Company, in the Elevator industry, or in another service-oriented business
  • Experience managing a full P&L for an industrial company
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • SAP experience is preferred
  • Administer field resources to satisfy customer requirements for installation and service of products to Division objectives for quality, reliability and profitability
  • Allocation of human and financial resources for cost effectiveness and customer satisfaction
  • Analyze and advise change in sales and field coverage, new products, price realization and competitor's actions
  • Recognizing internal and external changes occurring in business environment and adjusting the resource focus to capitalize on those changes
  • Persuasion is required both internally and externally
  • Must have the knowledge, technical and management skills, credibility, and negotiating and communication skills
  • Must possess self-confidence to meet the challenges

Job Duties

  • Develop and execute annual regional business operations plans and budgets for service, repair and modernization in support of the territory's financial and non-financial objectives and support the implementation of territory quality and operations initiatives
  • Develop and execute a strategic, sustainable plan to deliver high quality service and grow loyalty with customers across all three product lines
  • Ensure coordination and execution on all product safety responsibilities/initiatives in partnership with Field Quality Excellence organization including execution of proper testing and technical training
  • Serve as the geographic focal point for New Installation activity included providing project resources where required and ensuring P&L oversight
  • Manage the cancellation avoidance process on all accounts with a focus on Top 20 and at risk programs
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers and influential industry consultants through personal contact and staff assignments
  • Grow portfolio unit count and value above market standards, with fixed price repairs driving the immediate business

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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