Vice President of Operations, Southeast

What You'll Be Doing (and Doing Well!)

• Lead and manage Divisions in our Southeast region.
• Develop and implement a strategic growth strategy in line with company objectives.
• Work with Division managers and controllers to develop annual budgets to achieve revenue and profitability targets.
• Manage Profit and Loss (P&L) statements for our Divisions and achieve operating targets.
• Work with the Regional Vice President of Finance to support achievement of cash flow and networking capital (NWC) targets.
• Manage and achieve operations performance, including key metrics.
• Support development of a healthy internal culture that retains key employees, motivates, and encourages professional development.
• Achieve employee and customer satisfaction targets.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and help sales team generate new business.
• Responsible for efficient asset management, such as inventory and company service vehicles.
• Responsible for workforce planning, staffing, and allocation.
• Communicate with customers, employees, vendors, and partners to achieve annual targets.
• Ensure all employees embrace the safety culture and comply with all safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) to 10 years of experience in a general or regional management role within the fire and security industries.
• Proven track record and experience in business development and sales leadership as a General Manager.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse group of individuals, including company leadership, employees, regional staff, customers, and vendors.
• Strong, positive team builder with leadership ability.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a solid vision.
• Working knowledge of current fire alarm, fire protection and security businesses.
• Strong understanding of P&L statements and key financial drivers.
• Possess the ability to attract, develop, grow, and retain a team.
• Professional business, engineering, or equivalent degree.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, proficient at Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement program.