District Operations Manager
Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a District Operations Manager. The District Operations Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day field service business and personnel. In addition, this position will support the regional sales force in penetrating the regional markets through control of price and with an emphasis on value and service to the customer.This position will be based out of our Philadelpia site and is subject to 25% travel.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $146000 - $215000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
- Act as a sales and marketing agent in conjunction with sales and operations management to ensure top-line sales and bottom-line profit objectives are met.
- Develop and manage profit plan and monthly forecasts with accuracy so that the operation meets these numbers on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis.
- Responsible for budgeting and procurement of capital equipment for the territory, efficient execution of sales quotes, cost control, leveraging subcontractors, inventory management, managing receivables, and turn of backlog and projects.
- Assure an effective and skilled staff through recruiting, assessment of talent (find gaps and follow action plans to fill gaps), training & development, goal setting, communications, performance appraisal, and conformance to applicable company policies and standards
- Assure the safety of employees who work in low, medium, and high voltage work environments. Assures strict compliance with safety policies, develops and deploys safety programs, assures safety equipment resources are available and properly tested, provides direction for proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
- Effectively manages a team of diverse and dispersed field-based workforce throughout assigned territory. Demonstrates good corporate citizenship. Assures the security and effective allocation of company resources and assets.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a service, sales or engineering role within the electrical industry
- Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience leading a service or engineering unit
- Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license in good standing.
- Knowledge of power distribution, control products; as well as field service practices and procedures
- Bachelor's Degree required from an accredited institution, preferably in electrical field
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
- Relocation is offered within the United States. Candidates must currently be located in the United States to be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Electrical and EESS industry, products and solutions.
- Candidate needs to have a working knowledge of the overall sales function, customer channels to market, and negotiation techniques and must be able to manage division, customer and departmental resources to maximize growth opportunities.
- Electrical Contractor's license
- Professional Engineering license
- General Contractor's license
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)