What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Installation Manager position at Sub-Zero Group, Inc.?
Sub-Zero Group, Inc. inspires moments worth savoring in the home by providing highly refined, specialized appliances and memorable experiences that bring substance to luxury through doing the right thing, together, and with purpose. The National Installation Manager’s role will deliver on our promise by developing and managing our Factory Certified Installation program through a network of Factory Certified Installers. This new and exciting opportunity will have an impact on every appliance Sub-Zero Group, Inc. sells in the United States and Canada.
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in the world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
Growth and development are important aspects of this position and will set you up for success in the future.
This is a remote position which would oversee a team of 4 Regional Installation Managers throughout the US.
Primary Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Development
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in the world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.
Growth and development are important aspects of this position and will set you up for success in the future.
This is a remote position which would oversee a team of 4 Regional Installation Managers throughout the US.
Primary Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Regional Installation Managers responsible for supporting Factory Certified Installation partners within their territories
- Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development of regional team members
- Establish clear expectations, priorities, and accountability while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Provide national oversight of the FCI program to ensure consistent execution of installation standards and program requirements
- Guide regional teams in monitoring compliance, supporting certification requirements, and reinforcing best practices within the FCI network
- Partner with internal stakeholders to evolve FCI requirements in support of installation quality, reduced claims, and improve customer satisfaction
- Refine, develop, and track key performance indicators related to installation quality, customer experience, and partner performance
- Assess installation trends and risks across regions and direct corrective actions where needed
- Support regional teams in managing complex or high‑impact installation issues and escalations
- Direct regional efforts to build and maintain strong relationships with Factory Certified Installation owners, distribution partners, and internal teams
- Collaborate with Sales, Quality, Reliability, Liability, and Business Units to resolve issues and support continuous improvement
- Represent the installation organization in cross‑functional initiatives impacting product design, installation processes, and customer experience
- Serve as project manager for strategic installation initiatives aligned to enterprise priorities
- Optimize the FCI partner network by region in partnership with distribution leadership to best meet customer and market needs
- Coordinate national sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and process improvements across regions
- Ensure Factory Certified Installation partners meet training requirements and expectations
- Identify national training needs and collaborate with training teams on program development and delivery
- Provide feedback on training effectiveness, facilities, and opportunities for enhancement based on field insight
- Manage installation‑related warranty expense in partnership with internal teams
- Develop and manage personal and team travel and expense budgets
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field
- Proven leadership experience managing geographically dispersed teams
- Strong background in operations, installation, service, or field-based partner networks
- Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
- Excellent organization, communication, and problem solving skills
- 7 years of experience in an operations management leadership role
- Experience with certified partner or authorized programs
- Deep understanding of customer experience drivers
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change to scale
- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
- On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Electric vehicle charging
- Maternity & paternity leave
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