Hobart Service, an Illinois Tool Works Company, has been in business for over 125 years and is the trusted source for Commercial Food Equipment Service Solutions. We have over 1,700 associates nationwide who serve as valued partners to our customers. Our employees are dedicated to providing the best customer service, give back to the communities where they live and work, and demonstrate the ITW values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.
Job Description
The District Manager 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 ensure 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
- Increasing employee retention and engagement levels
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
- Sales Strategy and Customer Development
- Experience managing a Profit & Loss statement, cost control, inventory management, customer-facing metric management
- Experience dealing directly with customers
- Supervisory / direct staff management
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Strong communication skills; verbal and written
Preferred education and experience:
- 5-7 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; AND previous Management experience
- Knowledge of an Annual Operating Plan/Long Range Plan
- Service labor product knowledge for commercial food equipment
- Mechanical aptitude
Physical Requirements:
- Office and field environment
- Up to 50% travel
- May be exposed to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet conditions
- May be required to sit/stand/walk
- May be required to lift up to 75 lbs
- May be required to climb a 10 ft ladder
- Driving company vehicles for extended periods of time
Additional Information
Why work for us?
- Competitive pay
- Great insurance options with low premiums
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401K with company match
- Extensive on-the-job, online, and classroom training
- Service vehicle, uniforms, and safety equipment provided
- Safety-conscious work environment
Hobart Service is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ITW and Hobart Service are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for all employees. To demonstrate this commitment, Hobart Service is tobacco-free (including e-cigarettes) on campuses and within company vehicles and maintains a drug-free workplace.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please contact Human Resources at to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.
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