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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced General Manager in New Orleans, LA.

Responsible for driving revenue growth and managing the P&L within the Branch by successfully managing all departments and lines of business to meet and exceed business goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Drives culture – Sets the expectation for Safety, work ethic, professionalism, ownership of the business and shares pride in the Branch and the Branch's successes.
• Direct supervision of department managers and supervisors by providing direction and training, and communicating company policies, procedures and objectives.
• Leads by example the company's commitment to safety and administers the company safety program. Includes performing safety audits when necessary and stressing the importance of safety to all employees.
• Leads by example the company's commitment to customer service. Understands the importance and need to follow through on NPS scores and customer care.
• Ensures the branch's daily operations run efficiently and cost effectively and meets financial commitments including target EBIT dollars and gross margin percent goals across all lines of business.
• Manages profit and loss (P&L) and uses accounting reports to measure each department's performance to ensure monthly budgetary goals are met.
• Works with sales managers to increase customer base or depending on the branch size, directly handles sales management responsibilities.
• Reviews and approves revenue and margins prior to submission of sales proposals. Oversees and approves sales incentives and use of CRM program.
• Oversees retention of service contracts including direct involvement in all “at risk” customer accounts.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with clients, elevator consultants, building owners, managers and prospects.
• Oversees and ensures that the employee performance process for both union and non-union employees is performed timely and consistently.
• Recommends employee merit increases as part of the performance management process for non-union employees, and meets with employees to review their compensation and bonus structure.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of the overall market area, including sales backlog, service and repair volume, market penetration, volume of outstanding bids, available new business, special projects, and staffing requirements and availability.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all federal, state and local elevator industry code requirements; and a good understanding of employment and labor laws.
• Maintains strong familiarity of company products by attending company training classes, and reviewing factory equipment updates and supplier goods.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of the contract with the International Union of Elevator Constructors.
• Reviews and approves invoices, accounts receivables, write-offs and credits. Includes assisting in the collection of problem accounts.
• Interfaces with corporate and US field departments including the factory, elevate, coordination, leasing, legal, and labor relations.
• Consults with regional and district teams in areas of operations, sales, accounting, safety and human resources.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Thorough knowledge of the elevator industry and general management methods within the elevator industry.
• Bachelor's degree (only to be substituted with extensive industry and management experience); or two years' experience managing on a branch departmental level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven success managing and developing talent within the workforce.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-###-####.

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Job details

Posting date: 2025/02/03

Experience level: Management

Type of contract: Permanent, Full time

Work mode: On Site

Job field: Overall Business Responsibility

Job number: US_901745_ET_TKELECP11924

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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