Director & General Manager, Atlanta

Otis Elevator Co.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director and General Manager to lead business operations in Marietta, GA. This role involves managing P&L, sales, and field operations while fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of management experience in the elevator industry, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. Join a company that prioritizes safety, ethics, and quality, and be part of a diverse, innovative team committed to excellence. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a leading global organization.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Employee Scholar Program

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management experience in the elevator or similar industry.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of associates to meet business objectives.
• Collaborate on sales strategy to increase profitability.

Skills

Management Experience

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Business Acumen

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-03-17

Country: United States of America

Location: OT410: TAT - ATLANTA, GA 840 Franklin Court Suite 200, Marietta, GA, 30067 USA

Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Director and General Manager responsible for all areas of the business including P&L, sales, field operations, customer satisfaction, and overall general business management along with fostering a team environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and manage a team of salaried and field associates
• Manage direct reports by providing coaching, mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to promote employee development
• Meet or exceed all financial performance targets including profit and net working capital
• Grow the profitability of this branch operation to meet or exceed business objectives
• Collaborate with Regional Sales Manager to create and execute sales strategy that will increase branch profitability and share of elevator market
• Ensure that sales goals are achieved, new customers are added to increase revenues, and relations with existing customers are maintained
• Manage all field activities for the most cost-effective results
• Lead in safety and EH&S programs while creating and promoting a safety culture that is present and part of every associate’s everyday work routine

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree a plus

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years’ management experience in the elevator or similar industry required
• Ability to lead a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
• Candidate must demonstrate strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
• Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
• Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
• Strong leadership skills, goal-orientated, and self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience managing and driving change
• Ability to prioritize, take on new challenges, be detailed oriented, and make sound business decisions
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated business decision making skills

Location/Relocation

• This is an in-office position. Relocation assistance may be provided for out of market candidates.

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.

We provide opportunities, training, and resources that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

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