What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Regional Business Director position at Thompson Safety, LLC?
Job Summary:
The Fire Regional Business Director is responsible for the performance of fire protection branches within a region. Responsibilities include, monitoring sales and financial performance of branches, developing, and implementing competitive economic strategies, hiring, training, and developing sales and operational leaders, on-going mentorship, goal setting, and upholding policies and regulations. Other responsibilities include, researching acquisition prospects, integrating acquired fire businesses and staying abreast of industry trends and licensing requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directly manages a team of leaders.
- Responsible for hiring, coaching, developing, and managing performance for direct reports.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assume all profit and loss accountability for region.
- Builds, develops, and leads a management team and staff capable of achieving organizational objectives.
- Works collaboratively with other team leaders by contributing strategic vison.
- Develop/execute acquisition implementation strategies as needed for the fire protection business.
- Assists in development and implementation of employee programs.
- Recommends methods, resources, and implementation for sales and service improvement and growth based on operational needs/capabilities.
- Manages the client and community relationships at the location, continually assessing operations, and developing plans to provide optimal service and drive employee and customer satisfaction.
- Assists in writing and implementation of divisional policies/procedures.
- Ensures compliance with Thompson Safety’s standards of operation including safety standards and on-going employee compliance training.
- Manages compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or related field, preferred
- Ability to travel 50% of the time.
- 8 years’ proven experience managing leaders and front-line teams in various markets.
- Meaningful experience in the sales/service industry.
- Experience in creating and managing a department budget, financial controls, and analysis.
- Experience crafting product sales strategies and implementing operational programs and initiatives.
- Working knowledge of fire protection industry
- Ability to set and meet aggressive commitments to achieve business objectives.
- Ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-paced business environment.
- Ability to build strategic partnerships and possess a strong and positive track record of growth within a market.
- Maintain a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and ability pass a drug and background check.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and talking on the phone, attending virtual online meetings, and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and travel when needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
