Lorton, VA, USA
5 days ago
General Manager, Northern Virginia

Date Posted:

2024-11-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

OT532: NQA - Lorton, VA 9712-D Gunston Cove Road, Lorton, VA, 22079 USA

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! 

 

If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day. 

Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.2 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.  

You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 69,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.  

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.  

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.   

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