Area Director - Data Center

The Area Director will be responsible for leading NTI’s engineering, splicing, and data center installations in the market. In collaboration with department leaders, create strategic plans aligned with company objectives and ensure that the market is compliant with company protocols while achieving financial targets, maximizing sales and profitability. They will be expected to drive new revenue and growth, as well as maintain and grow customer relationships with key stakeholders in the industry. The Area Director will manage all operational aspects of the market and organize highly effective operational staff through hiring, mentoring, and training to ensure all projects are carried out effectively and efficiently to ensure that project work is completed above organizational and client expectations.

Responsibilities

Manage the operational aspects in the market; Organize operations and staffing such that all required tasks are carried out effectively and efficiently; Oversee area leadership and their subordinates; Serve as an active participant in national and regional meetings; Ensure future profitability through performance reviews and routine discussions on competencies and achieved results; Provide detail-oriented leadership and direction to team members regarding costs associated with customer quotes; Build and maintain a customer base with new and existing clients; Collaborate with senior leaders to develop sound business cases for strategic priorities and initiatives; Manage human resources with respect to selection and retention of qualified staff, orientation and training, compensation, discipline, employee recognition and implementation of policies; Conduct market evaluations of personnel and market status; Hold staff meetings and mentor regional staff; Ensure compliance with local and federal regulations, accreditation standards and corporate policies; Utilize one’s own network of contacts to source high quality operational, engineering, and administrative resources; Identify and establish new markets through detailed research; Acquire assets necessary for success including real estate, vehicles, tools, and stock items; Utilize budget minded principles to review and ensure profitability on new, ongoing and completed projects; Provide both a positive and safe working environment; Serve as a corporate liaison to champion cultural change; Set the example as a team player that coordinates and communicates activities with other employees, departments, and management; Engage with customers and employees via phone or email in a timely manner 24/7; This position may require extended office hours, weekends, holidays, and off hours; Travel may be required depending on business needs

Requirements

Familiarity with the overall local market including target client base, competition, project opportunities, suppliers, and partners; Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; Ability to review and fully understand the contracts and requirements of each project; Proven skills in Customer Service and maintaining composure in a shifting environment; Dynamic, innovative thinker with a strong track record of success in fiber optics and data center industry

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Plan; Basic Life Insurance fully funded by company; Short-Term Disability Insurance fully funded by company; 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching immediate vesting; 10 Paid Holidays per year