Market General Manager – FIRE

Jobtailor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an accomplished leader to drive the Metro FIRE business in Minnesota, owning growth, profitability, and customer experience. You will craft local market strategies aligned with Johnson Controls growth objectives and manage P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for the assigned portfolio.

Candidate should bring 10+ years in FIRE systems or related fields, with proven success in leading geographically dispersed teams, delivering sustainable growth, and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in FIRE systems and services or related industries.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and large operational organizations.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and drive sustainable growth.
• Strong strategic planning, financial management, and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience leading sales, operations, service, and project execution functions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Metro FIRE business with accountability for growth, profitability, and customer experience.
• Develop and execute local market strategies aligned with Johnson Controls growth objectives.
• Own the P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for the assigned business.
• Drive revenue growth, margin performance, and operational efficiency across sales, service, and project delivery.
• Lead and coach cross-functional teams across sales, operations, service, and project management.
• Build executive-level relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Support disciplined service delivery, project execution, inventory management, and cost control.
• Identify market trends and customer needs to guide business decisions.
• Develop future leaders and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality standards across all activities.

Job description

• Lead the metro FIRE business with full accountability for growth, execution, profitability, and customer experience
• Develop and execute local market strategies aligned with Johnson Controls growth objectives
• Own the P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning for the assigned business
• Drive revenue growth, margin performance, and operational efficiency across sales, service, and project delivery
• Lead and coach cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, service, and project management leaders
• Build executive-level relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders to strengthen retention and expand business opportunities
• Support disciplined service delivery, project execution, inventory management, and cost control
• Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to guide business decisions
• Develop future leaders, strengthen succession plans, and foster a high-performing, inclusive culture
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality standards across all business activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in FIRE systems and services, building automation, controls, mechanical services, construction services, industrial services, or a related technical industry
• Significant experience leading geographically dispersed teams and large operational organizations
• Proven success managing a substantial P&L and delivering sustainable business growth
• Demonstrated strength in strategic planning, operational leadership, and financial management
• Experience leading sales, operations, service, and project execution functions
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence customers, employees, and senior leadership
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading FIRE business operations, including P&L management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to build executive relationships and foster high-performing teams while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• P&L Management
• Strategic Planning
• Operational LeadershipSales Management
• Team Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Management
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Resource Planning
• Project Execution
• Inventory Management
• Cost Control
• Market Analysis
• Business Growth Strategies
• Operational Efficiency

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Coaching
• Relationship Building
• Influencing
• Leadership

Industry Keywords

• FIRE Systems
• Building Automation
• Controls
• Mechanical Services
• Construction Services
• Industrial Services
• Customer Experience
• Safety Standards
• Quality Standards
• Operational Organizations