Website Cento Group
With almost two decades of expertise, Cento stands as an unrivalled global market leader in recruitment for the Building Services sector. Our reputation is built on forging strategic partnerships, delving into client culture for tailored recruitment. We don't just source top-tier talent; we ensure each placement aligns seamlessly with client objectives. Beyond that, we prioritise our candidates, fostering an environment that values their aspirations and career growth.
General Manager
Location: Farmingdale, NY (branch-based, with travel to customer sites and company offices)
Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: $160,000–$180,000 + benefits
The Company: An established Northeast systems integrator delivering electronic security, audiovisual, network infrastructure, communications and emergency notification solutions. It serves schools, municipalities, higher education and commercial customers from several offices, with a strong public-sector base and a growing recurring service book.
The Role: Reporting to the CEO, you’ll run the Long Island branch end to end. You’ll own sales growth, bookings, revenue and gross profit, including recurring service revenue, and lead the sales, estimating, project management, installation and service teams so every job is scoped, staffed and delivered profitably.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive branch bookings, revenue and gross profit, including recurring service agreements
- Coach the sales team, win new accounts and grow existing customers through cross-selling
- Review scope, labor, equipment and schedules before customer commitments
- Track project margins, milestones and change orders through to completion
- Manage the branch budget, forecasts, billing and receivables
- Hold quality, safety and documentation standards across installation and service
- Recruit, develop and set clear expectations for the local team
Requirements
- Progressive leadership in systems integration, electronic security, AV, communications or related technical services; branch or general management strongly preferred
- Proven sales growth and P&L or budget ownership
- Experience leading both sales and delivery teams
- Solid grasp of estimating, labor planning, gross margins, change orders and service agreements
- Public-sector bid and commercial customer experience; Long Island or New York relationships a plus
- Comfortable with CRM and project/service management systems
- Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred, or equivalent experience
To apply for this job please visit www.centogroup.com.
