District General Manager (Houston)

District General Manager (Houston)

TK Elevator CorporationHouston (TX), Houston (TX), Houston (TX)

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What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced District General Manager in Houston, TX.

Responsible for driving revenue growth and managing the branch’s P&L by successfully managing all departments and lines of business to exceed business goals. Drives the culture and sets expectations for safety, work ethic, professionalism, ownership of the business and shares pride in the branch and the branch’s successes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Supervises department managers and superintendents by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives.
  • Leads by example the company’s commitment to safety and administers the company safety program.
  • Ensures the branch's daily operations run efficiently and cost effectively and meets financial commitments including target EBIT dollars and gross margin percent goals across all lines of business except New Installation.
  • Manages profit and loss (P&L) and uses accounting reports to measure each department's performance to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met.
  • Works with sales managers to increase customer base
  • Oversees retention of service contracts including direct involvement in all “at risk” customer accounts. Plays leadership role in customer retention programs using NPS scores, processes, tools and technology.
  • Develops and maintains strong working relationships with clients, elevator consultants, building owners, managers and prospects.
  • Oversees and ensures that the employee performance process for both union and non-union employees is performed timely and consistently.
  • Recommends employee merit increases as part of the performance management process for non-union employees and meets with employees to review their compensation and bonus structure.
  • Maintains a strong working knowledge of the overall market area.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements; and a good understanding standing of employment and labor laws.
  • Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods.
  • Maintains a maintaining a strong working knowledge of the contract with the International Union of Elevator Constructor. Includes meeting with local business agents to resolve issues involving contract work, grievances and union employee issues.
  • Responsible for Reviews and approves invoices, accounts receivables, write-offs and credits.
  • Consults with regional and district teams in areas of operations, sales, accounting, safety and human resources. Ensures that all HR matters are coordinated with the regional HR team. Responsible for multiple levels of approvals including but not limited to purchasing, contract execution, contract modifications, and price adjustments

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Thorough knowledge of the elevator industry and general management methods within the elevator industry
  • Bachelor's degree (only to be substituted with extensive industry and management experience); or two years' experience managing on a branch departmental level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proven success managing and developing talent within the workforce
  • Ability to define problems collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.

Contact

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For any additional questions or job specific requests, please use the contact
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Elevatorjobs.AMS@tkelevator.com

Job details

Posting date:2024/11/06
Experience level:Management
Type of contract:Permanent, Full time
Work mode:On Site
Job field:Overall Business Responsibility
Industry:Engineering & urban mobility
Job number:US_901745_ET_TKELECP11726

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

Health and Safety

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work Life Balance

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and paid time off

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Onboarding

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

401(k) Plan

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Who we are

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TK Elevator, we understand, respect and appreciate that everyone is different. We value everyone as an individual. We believe that when our employees bring their authentic selves to work, and we recognize them as such, we strive to nurture a culture characterized by equal opportunities, mutual trust and respect. At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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