General Manager

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Vacation, sick leave and holidays

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a General Manager to oversee sales, installation and modernization servicing within the district, aligning operations with the Business Unit plan. You will mentor district leaders and drive a customer-focused strategy across multiple product lines.

The role requires 10–15 years in elevator or service industries, P&L ownership, and strong negotiation, communication, and leadership capabilities to steer region performance and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Management, or Engineering
• 10–15 years of experience in elevator or service industry
• Experience managing a full P&L
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with customers and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage sales, installation, and servicing within the district to meet business plans.
• Lead District Service Manager, District NI Manager, and senior field staff.
• Develop and execute a customer service strategy for satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with district customers and industry consultants.
• Plan and allocate district resources and budgets.
• Oversee field installation costs and process improvements.

Skills

Sales leadership

Operations management

Budgeting & P&L

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business/Management/Engineering

Job description

Location

Location: Toledo,OH,United States

Job ID: 91945

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

Join us as a

General Manager

Your main responsibilities

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide management of company's activities and functions relating to sales, installation, and modernizing servicing of products within the geographical area assigned for customer acceptance to achieve Business Unit strategic and business plan objectives.

• Develop and execute plans to support implementation of region operations and district quality initiatives to achieve strategic plan objectives.
• Manage, mentor and lead District Service Manager, District NI Manager and large contingent of Sales and Field Superintendents.
• Develop and execute a customer service strategy to ensure positive service and satisfaction with customers.
• Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with key district customers and influential industry consultants through personal contact and staff assignments.
• Develop and coordinate implementation of region operation's BDP program for field installation cost improvement goals on each product line by process step objectives.
• Administer field installation and service activities for parts inventory, company tools, vehicles and other fixed assets for most cost-effective results.
• Plan, schedule and assign workload requirements interfacing skill levels of field, marketing and administrative personnel to the needs of the district operation through PMS job elements, activities and performance reviews.
• Develop and execute market plan to direct the sale of company products and services for orders entered objective relating to price, volume, mix and market share across the various district load centers.
• Develop and recommend administrative, field and marketing budgets and control expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Initiate procedures and leadership practices to create a business environment for participative management; pro‑active labor relations with local business agents; maintain high morale of subordinates and be strong, aggressive supporter of business unit's management philosophy and practices.
• Develop and execute yearly district business plan in support region and region operation's financial and non‑financial objectives.
• 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.

What you bring

Education Level: Bachelors Degree and/or Masters Degree.

Major: BA/BS Business / Mgmt / Engineering.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

-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

-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.

EXPERIENCE:

- 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

What's in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary

148,100- 185,100

The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentives.

Salary range may differ based on the final geographic location of the position.

We Elevate... Your Career

For Questions, please contact Pooja Gupta at [e-mail].

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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