What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Group Leader position at Horwitz?
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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:
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.".
- 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.
- 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.