General Manager

Location: Seattle, WA, United States Job ID: 90898 We Elevate... Quality of urban lifeOur elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.Join us as aGeneral Manager Your main responsibilitiesOverall managerial responsibility for operations across sales, installation, and modernization services within an assigned geography to achieve business unit strategic and financial objectives. Lead district operations across sales, installation, and modernization services to achieve strategic, financial, and operational objectives.Develop and execute regional business, operations, and quality plans aligned with company strategy.Manage, coach, and develop District Service Managers, Construction Managers, Sales teams, and Field Superintendents.Drive customer strategy and strengthen relationships with key customers, contractors, and industry consultants.Oversee field operations including installation, service delivery, resource planning, and asset management for cost efficiency.Direct sales and market execution to achieve targets in price, volume, product mix, and market share.Develop and manage district budgets, ensuring financial control, cost optimization, and profitability.Monitor market conditions and competitor activity, adjusting strategy and resource allocation to drive performance and growth.What you bringBA/BS; MBA or MA preferred10+ years in various assignments within the Company, in the Elevator industry, or in another service-oriented business. Experience managing a full P&L for an industrial company, preferred.Strong understanding of products and applications, including installation and service methods, with the ability to interpret financial statements and understand contract terms and conditions.Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade both internal stakeholders and external customers.Strong technical, managerial, negotiation, and communication skills with established professional credibility.High level of resilience to effectively meet complex business challenges.What’s in it for you?Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.Base Salary $164,200 - $205,300The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include commissions or longer-term incentivesWe Elevate… Your CareerBecome part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values: Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.Discover more on our career website.At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.