General Manager (Branch Manager) – Elevators/ Construction/ Engineering

Otis Elevator Company currently has a newly created leadership opening within Northern Virginia. The General Manager will be accountable for all areas of the Installation, Service & Modernization businesses, including P&L, sales & operations, customer satisfaction, as well as being an inspiring leader for the branch. 

Essential Responsibilities 

• Hire, develop, and lead a team of salaried and field associates 
• Lead 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 staff to create and execute sales and operations strategy that will increase branch profitability and share of elevator market 
• Ensure that sales and operations goals are achieved, new customers are added to increase revenues, and relations with existing customers are maintained and strengthened 
• Manage all field activities for the most cost-effective results that drive growth 
• 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 

• 5+ years’ experience in the elevator industry experience 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 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Management experience highly preferred 

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!