District General Manager

Lunova Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Lunova Group is seeking a District General Manager to lead the Houston branch, drive profitability, manage customer relationships, and develop the local team. The role carries full P&L responsibility across service, repair, modernization, and new installation and requires strategic oversight of branch performance.

You will work closely with regional leadership to grow revenue, enhance safety, and ensure operational excellence while building strong relationships with owners, managers, and key

Qualifications

• P&L ownership and accountability for a branch or business unit.
• Proven leadership of managers and teams across multiple functions.
• Growth-focused mindset with emphasis on customer relationships and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Houston branch with priority-setting and consistent execution across service, repair, modernization, and new installation.
• Own the branch P&L, monitor results, and drive revenue, EBIT, gross margin and budget performance.
• Drive growth and retention by expanding revenue and strengthening customer relationships in Houston.
• Build and maintain relationships with building owners, property managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the team, coaching managers and employees, ensuring accountability and performance.
• Champion safety and compliance with company standards and elevator codes.

Skills

P&L leadership

Operational leadership

People leadership

Growth & customer management

Business judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ready to lead a full branch operation, drive profitable growth, and shape business performance across the Houston market?

Our client, a leader in the elevator industry, is seeking a District General Manager to oversee branch operations, financial performance, customer relationships, and team development in Houston, TX. This role carries full P&L responsibility and strategic oversight across all lines of business, including service, repair, modernization, and new installation.

You’ll lead department managers and supervisors while setting branch priorities and supporting consistent execution. You’ll also work closely with regional leadership to drive revenue growth, profitability, safety, customer retention, and operational performance.

Why Join Our Client?

• Branch Leadership & Business Impact: Lead the full Houston branch with direct influence on financial performance, team development, customer retention, and long-term market growth.
• Houston Market Opportunity: Help shape branch strategy, strengthen customer relationships, and identify opportunities for growth across the Houston market.
• Team & Organizational Support: Partner with regional and corporate leaders across operations, sales, finance, safety, HR, and other key functions.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• performance-based bonus opportunity
• comprehensive benefits package

What You’ll Own:

• Lead Branch Operations: Direct department managers and supervisors, establish priorities, and ensure consistent execution across service, repair, modernization, and new installation.
• Own Financial Performance: Manage the branch P&L, monitor departmental results, and drive revenue, EBIT, gross margin, and budget performance.
• Drive Growth & Retention: Expand revenue, strengthen market performance, oversee customer retention efforts, and engage directly with key or at-risk accounts.
• Build Customer & Market Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with building owners, property managers, contractors, consultants, and other key stakeholders throughout Houston.
• Develop & Manage the Team: Lead, coach, and evaluate managers and employees while building accountability and driving performance across union and non-union teams.
• Champion Safety & Compliance: Reinforce a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with company standards, elevator codes, labor requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Cross-Functional & Business Oversight: Collaborate with regional and corporate teams across operations, sales, accounting, safety, HR, legal, and labor relations while overseeing key branch decisions involving contracts, pricing, purchasing, and financial commitments.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• P&L & Operational Leadership: Proven experience leading a branch, business unit, or operation with responsibility for financial performance, profitability, and day-to-day execution.
• People Leadership: Demonstrated success developing managers and teams, driving accountability, and managing performance across multiple functions.
• Growth & Customer Management: Experience driving revenue growth, strengthening customer relationships, and supporting retention and business development.
• Business Judgment: Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and execute improvements.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

Location:

Houston, TX – Branch-based leadership position with local travel throughout the Houston market.

Relevant backgrounds may include elevator operations, HVAC, mechanical contracting, fire and life safety, technical services, or other multi-functional service businesses. Experience as a General Manager, Branch Manager, Director of Operations, Regional Manager, District Manager, or other P&L-focused operational leader is highly relevant to this opportunity.