Territory Operations Manager NI

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical Dental Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional growth

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) is seeking a Territory Operations Manager - New Installations in Atlanta, GA to lead the execution of new product installations across the territory. You will partner with the NI Sales team, manage budgets, and guide a team of Superintendents and Coordinators to deliver on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in elevator or service industries, strong leadership and financial acumen, and willingness to travel up to 50% within the territory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience.
• 5-7 years in elevator industry or service-oriented business.
• Experience managing a P&L for an industrial company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business plan to support territory objectives and NI operations initiatives.
• Build and manage an operational budget for time/materials and fixed assets including parts inventory, tools, and vehicles.
• Maintain commercial relationships with key customers, GCs and influential industry consultants.
• Lead and develop a team of NI-focused Field Superintendents and Project Coordinators to meet financial targets and KPIs.
• Hire and onboard NI Superintendents and Project Coordinators.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution and turnover at completion.
• Coordinate with Product Line experts on operational challenges and safety concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Client relations

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Job ID: 90734

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

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

Territory Operations Manager New Installations

Your Main Responsibilities

The Territory Operations Manager - NI should provide management of the company’s operational activities and functions relating to the installation of new products as well as partner with the NI Sales team on all acquisition of opportunities outside our portfolio within an assigned geographic span. All this work is to be fulfilled in a manner that achieves customer satisfaction as well as the strategic business objectives of the region.

• Develop and execute a business plan in support of the territory’s financial and non-financial objectives and support the implementation of territory NI operations initiatives.
• Build and recommend an operational budget and manage expenditures within approved specifications for time and materials and other fixed assets including parts inventory, company tools, and vehicles for the most cost-effective results.
• Responsible for managing networking capital via appropriate asset management measures and billing procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with key customers, GCs and influential industry consultants through personal contact and staff assignments.
• Responsible for managing, mentoring and leading a team of NI-focused Field Superintendents and Project Coordinators by setting and clarifying employee objectives, managing their ongoing performance and continuously developing their skills, all in an effort to drive the NI team to meet required financial targets/metrics and performance KPIs.
• Lead the hiring and onboarding of all new NI Superintendents and Project Coordinators.
• Initiate procedures and leadership practices to create a business environment for participative management, maintain high morale of subordinates and demonstrate strong support of Schindler’s cultural beliefs and best practices.
• Engage in pro-active labor relations with local business agents with the support of Schindler’s Labor Relations team.
• Set expectations for Field Technician engagement and provide Superintendents with the support necessary to provide ongoing training and performance management essential to productivity and quality improvement and ensuring the active participation of all technicians in performance reviews.
• Advise Superintendents on the utilization and assignment of resources appropriate for project timelines and budgets that ensure quality job completion and drive installation efficiency.
• Ensure all required NI operations meetings are effective. Lead meetings where appropriate.
• Provide expert technical knowledge for any project that needs additional oversight or intervention by visiting jobsites and reviewing ongoing project work with the operational team to ensure that projects close-out at the required efficiency and profitability levels avoiding overruns.
• Ensure team organizes and handles proper inspection and turnover process at project conclusion.
• Interface with Product Line experts on operational challenges, including but not limited to product issues, CQRs, safety concerns, supply chain.
• Ensure coordination of personnel and product safety responsibilities in partnership with the Field Quality Excellence organization including driving personnel safety training and process adherence and the execution of proper technical training and equipment testing.

What You Bring

Mobility needs you

Work Experience

Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent in relevant work experience

• 5-7 years in various assignments within the Company, in the Elevator industry, or in another service-oriented business.
• Experience managing a P&L for an industrial company.

Additional

• Up to 50% travel within the territory will be required
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office

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 and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate... Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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• 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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