Automation Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

At Horwitz, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. For over 100 years, we’ve been a leader in HVAC, plumbing, electrical services, delivering exceptional service while fostering a supportive and innovative workplace. Joining our team means working with passionate professionals in a culture built on safety, accountability, professionalism, motivation, curiosity, and a can-do attitude.

We’re committed to your growth with training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Along with competitive benefits—you’ll be part of a company that values its employees and makes a positive impact in the community. Join Horwitz and become part of a legacy of excellence and opportunity.

The Automation Group Leader provides leadership for the Automation team by driving sales growth, operational execution, and employee development. This role plays a critical part in driving the division's vision forward by championing the Horwitz core values while building a high-performing, innovative, and customer-focused team. 

Key Responsibilities:  

These responsibilities generally describe the nature of the position and may not be all inclusive:

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and implement growth strategies for the Automation group. 

• Recruit, retain, and mentor a strong team with a focus on long-term growth and succession planning. 

• Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and professional development. 

• Develop and maintain key client and industry relationships, particularly with direct to owner stakeholders and decision-makers. 

• Support achievement of annual revenue, margin, and profitability objectives. 

• Ensure consistent execution that delivers exceptional customer experiences. 

• Leverage deep technical and commercial expertise to position Horwitz Automation as a trusted industry leader. 

• Coordinate resources and remove obstacles to ensure timely delivery of customer commitments and business objectives. 

• Promote the integration of innovative solutions and emerging technologies. 

• Represent the division at industry and networking events. 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends and competitor activities. 

• Lead the Automation sales strategy and pipeline, coaching the team to achieve revenue, gross margin, and growth objectives. 

• Conduct yourself in accordance with Horwitz core values:  Safe, Accountable, Professional, 
  Motivated, Can Do, and Curious. 

• Continuously seek out ways to "get better every day.". 
  

Skills and Abilities:  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• High emotional intelligence and leadership maturity. 

• Results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. 

• Strategic thinking and business acumen. 

• Proficiency in project and financial management. 

• Willingness to travel regionally as needed (up to 20%). 
• Valid driver’s license required. 
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 
• Minimum 3 years of successful experience in HVAC or Building Automation Systems (BAS) sales, leadership, or management.