Description

About BearCom:

• Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America
• 40 Years Industry-Leading Experience
• Partnerships with Motorola, JVC Kenwood, Avigilon, More
• 75 Branches Across North America

As the Branch Operations Lead, you will be responsible for managing the service and operations team. The service team consists of technicians and installers with varying level of competencies. This position requires extensive interaction with multiple customer organizations in both commercial and public safety market segments, product vendors and manufacturers, and with senior management of the company. The operations team consists of service team members and customer support representatives, that run the daily branch operations.

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage a complex program environment and provide leadership to an extremely diverse team. The branch technical team has significant potential for expansion and growth which will be driven by incremental business opportunities. The team leader must have the ability and willingness to develop new approaches for satisfying the customers requirements that are technically superior and efficient.

As part of the responsibility, the candidate must have the skills and willingness to personally perform equipment installations at customer sites, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and have a solid understanding of all component level repairs on radios and LMR equipment. A preferred candidate will have a solid understanding of Radio infrastructure systems and video camera installations as well as a good understanding of computer networking and WiFi design and implementation. This person will participate in the development of the SOW and Bill of Materials pricing metrics in support of the proposal process. Overall the selected candidate will provide leadership to the branch technical staff and liaise between sales and technical staff, as well as manage the day to day operations of the branch.

Responsibilities:

• Direct all phases of technical and service programs from inception through completion.
• Participate in customer site walks with the sales organization to determine optimum systems and network design, antenna location, etc. to satisfy the customer requirements.
• Work directly with Motorola Service team members and directly with customers and prospects to seek, design, propose and secure yearly and multi-year service contracts and man-on-site contracts.
• Coordinate recruitment and hiring of technical staff.
• Assign training programs to personnel, deliver personnel performance assessments, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Assume responsibility for the cost, scheduling and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.
• Participate in the negotiation of customer contract and contract changes.
• Manage the operations of the branch, including operational processes, incoming and outgoing shipments, and facilities management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in technical / service management in the wireless industry, or similar experience.
• Leadership experience.
• Experience in developing, qualifying, and directing new business opportunities through customer interface and requirements gathering process.
• Knowledge of, and experience with a network of vendor resources.
• Management of Sales Engineers and complex project implementations.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Background checks are part of the hiring process, which may include a Motor Vehicle check.

Benefits:

BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training, and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.

You’ll also receive:

• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

BearCom is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool 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 disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.