District Manager III

ITW•New Orleans, LA

16h

About The Position

SUMMARY The District Manager 3 is responsible and accountable for leading and directing their multiple assigned branch operations to achieve ongoing service revenue growth, profitability, productivity, quality, and service levels. This position will be responsible for the management and administration of general business operations for their branch. This position provides strategic leadership as well as the day to day management of a team of Field Service Technicians, Administrative Staff, and lower-level supervisory staff (where applicable). Our District Managers ensue the efficient use of their assigned budget while meeting service revenue targets through active collaboration with Finance, Sales, and Marketing. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Developing, maintaining, and managing a highly technical field service team Oversight of installations, preventative maintenance, equipment upgrades and updates, sales support for new systems Establishing and growing customer relationships Strategy focused on meeting or exceeding financial metrics Meeting or exceeding customer satisfaction results Talent development Increasing employee retention and engagement levels Responsible for a $6.1-$10M budget, 2-3 cost centers, and 6-10 direct reports. Span of control is between 20-50 employees. Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed may also be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has direct supervisory responsibilities and carries out these responsibilities in accordance with ITW’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, coaching for performance, and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; OR 5-7 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
Previous management experience is required
Leadership – demonstrates strong strategic leadership skills across a team of varied skill sets and exempt/non-exempt status (e.g. coaching, talent development, performance management, discipline, etc.)
Finance & Accounting – Intermediate knowledge of financial drivers of a business (e.g. analysis of financial statements, setting and administering a budget, expense control, pay practices and laws, etc.)
Sales & Marketing – Proven selling and negotiating skills with effective sales ability and persuasiveness and marketing techniques. Demonstrates knowledge in the following skills: client interviewing, sales, cross-selling, consultative sales, proposals preparation, and presentation.
Customer Service – Highly professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively assist and influence customers.
Basic knowledge of/working knowledge of Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
Synthesizes complex or diverse information.
Collects and researches data.
Uses intuition, experience, and data to drive decision making.
Designs workflows and procedures.
Ability to read and understand safety guidelines of the business.
Ability to approach job responsibilities with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and quality.
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of company products and services.
Must be dependable, have good attendance, be punctual, and have a positive attitude.
Prioritizes regular workload, special tasks, and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within established time frame.
Demonstrated ability to communicate orally with individuals from within and outside the organization.
Demonstrates crisis/conflict resolution skills.
Ability to self-motivate and self-direct with little to no supervision.
Thrives in multi-tasking environment and can adjust priorities quickly.
Proven experience in Continuous Improvement activities (i.e. 80/20).
Effective organizational, leadership and presentation skills.
Proven leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees.
Performs with high level of initiative exhibiting persistence and willingness to stimulate new ideas with the organization.
Takes calculated risks, makes strategic, results-oriented decisions, and accepts responsibility for the results (positive or negative).
Makes self-available to staff.
Provides regular performance feedback.
Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external).
Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally.
Effectively recruits candidates and interviews job applicants for open positions, supporting ITW Diversity and Inclusion strategies.
Represents Hobart Service within their community well.
Recognize unusual or emergency situations and take appropriate actions.
Lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance
Climb up to 10 ft with an A-frame ladder
Occasional roof access may be necessary through extension ladders or fixed ladders greater than 20 feet
Extensive walking 3-5 miles / day
Extensive driving 5-6 hours/day
Kneel, squat, bend, push/pull
Move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
Operate machinery and/or power tools

Nice To Haves

Sales Strategy and Customer Development
Knowledge of an Annual Operating Plan/Long Range Plan
Experience managing a Profit & Loss statement, cost control, inventory management, customer facing metric management (KPI, etc.)
Service/product knowledge for commercial food equipment
Mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

Developing, maintaining, and managing a highly technical field service team
Oversight of installations, preventative maintenance, equipment upgrades and updates, sales support for new systems
Establishing and growing customer relationships
Strategy focused on meeting or exceeding financial metrics
Meeting or exceeding customer satisfaction results
Talent development
Increasing employee retention and engagement levels
Responsible for a $6.1-$10M budget, 2-3 cost centers, and 6-10 direct reports.
Span of control is between 20-50 employees
Interviewing, hiring, and training employees
Planning, assigning, and directing work
Appraising performance
Rewarding and disciplining employees
Addressing complaints, coaching for performance, and resolving problems