Area Vice President, Client Solutions
About the role
Securitas, a global leader in the security industry, has been providing security services since 1899. With over 7,500 employees in 25 offices across Canada and 320,000 employees globally, we possess the experience and knowledge to offer a broad range of services including: Leading Technology Solutions, On-site and Mobile Guarding, Remote Guarding, and Investigations. The Vice President, Client Solutions is a senior-level position responsible for a variety of security offerings and services to new and existing clients while developing strategic solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role works in conjunction with the President and other Company executives to accelerate revenue and drive business growth within Canada). Although this role continues to expand with changing technology and/or Company offerings, the primary function provides leadership focused on advancing the Company’s Intelligent Guarding (“IG") technology and related services within Canada. The incumbent will execute an IG strategy aimed at enhancing client security through technology adoption and security service. This involves close collaboration with leadership, teams, and direct client engagement to drive successful IG adoption. The VP, Client Solutions will also be responsible for executive level management of the Canadian Security Operations Centre.
Competitive Compensation Package, position based in the GTA with office in North York. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. Please email your resume to HRCorpResumes@securitas.ca The posting will remain open until filled. Key Responsibilities ( but, may not be limited to ):
- Reporting Structure: To ensure alignment with Canadian leadership and IG solutions goals, this position reports directly to the Country President.
- Client Solutions Strategy: Develop and execute plans to increase adoption of Securitas Intelligent Guarding (“IG”) solutions. The Client Solutions will include but not be limited to technology enhancements, remote guarding services, mobile guarding, risk intelligence services, track and trace and lone worker.
- Collaboration & Training: Work closely with the management team to provide the training, collateral, and tools necessary for successful IG solution adoption. The VP, Client Solutions will also work in conjunction with the Sales Team to build business opportunities and pipelines.
- Teamwork, People & Culture: As a Senior Leader, the VP, Client Solutions also works in conjunction with various cross-functional executives and teams to advance various business goals and objectives to deliver Company results. To cultivate the work environment, the incumbent participates in applicable internal initiatives, performance reviews, and other Company programs to foster the Company’s people & culture goals.
- Innovation Team Partnership: Serves as the main contact to the Division IG Innovation Team, helping to test new solutions, organize focus groups, and manage beta tests. This includes rolling out new products and ensuring training and awareness for District Managers and Area VP’s.
- Strategy: Experience with developing IG growth and profitability strategies that can be converted into clear action plans for deliverables and measuring quality outcome results.
- Metrics & Performance: Establish and report on goals, metrics, and success indicators to measure performance, identify trends, and update progress to senior leadership. Provide corrective actions when needed to ensure ROI improvement.
- Pricing & Client Retention: Ensure pricing strategies align with business objectives to maximize ROI and improve client retention.
- Client Engagement: Develop strategies, presentations, and support materials tailored to clients' needs. The role will develop and maintain client relationships, including clearly articulating and defining the benefits of IG.
- Problem-Solving: Identify and overcome obstacles to success, ensuring smooth implementation and continuous improvement.
- Aspirational Orientation: this role will be crucial in developing our client base for solution-oriented products and services, as well as demonstrating value add.
- Executive management of the Canadian Security Operations Centre: The VP, Client Solutions is responsible for ensuring the overall senior leadership & management of the Communication Centre. This includes (but not limited to): Customer Service, Communication Management, including liaison and strategy alignment with other internal executives within North America (or beyond). Also, team leadership, operational efficiency, and reporting and analysis at a senior leadership level.
Requirements
- Experience: At least 10 years of experience in a leadership or client service role within the security industry; the incumbent demonstrates success in IG technology and service solution implementation. The incumbent also has solid knowledge in Guarding and Mobile services.
- Leadership Skills: Functioning at an Executive level, demonstrates strong operational leadership with a proven track record in delivering IG solutions and addressing client needs.
- Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree or college is preferred, or comparable experience and background to the Company’s satisfaction.
- Project Management: Ability to manage projects effectively, setting clear goals and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Communication: Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Technical Knowledge: A thorough understanding of relevant technologies and their application to security solutions.
Travel : Must be able to travel as required for the job role, mostly within the Region or occasionally in North America.
Please email your resume to HRCorpResumes@securitas.ca Securitas Canada promotes diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups; namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. The posting will remain open until it is filled. To learn more about Securitas Canada, please visit: www.Securitas.ca #AF-CanadaGTSO
Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
About Securitas Canada
Over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies around the world. Find out more about our security services, solutions and strategies.
Securitas, a global leader in the security industry, has 24 offices across Canada, 36 District Managers and over 8,000 well trained, dedicated and professional team members who are ready to provide you with the customized security solution that you need. We service condominiums, private and public corporations, government facilities, manufacturing plants and institutions.
As a large organization, we offer a wide range of opportunities for employment. Positions range from a security guard, scheduling manager, branch manager, human resources staff, business development staff, and a wide variety of support staff. You are sure to find something that matches your skill-set and career goals. Visit securitasjobs.ca to browse and apply for jobs at Securitas Canada.
What we stand for
- Integrity, vigilance, helpfulness
- Customer-focus and personalized service
- Individual and social responsibility
Regions and divisions:
- Western Canada
- Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario
- Eastern Canada
- National and Strategic Accounts
- Mobile Division
Different clients need different solutions. Through consultation, we can design the right mix of people and cutting-edge technology to help reduce your costs, without cutting corners. We offer a wide range of customized solutions to meet our clients' requirements.
Area Vice President, Client Solutions
About the role
Securitas, a global leader in the security industry, has been providing security services since 1899. With over 7,500 employees in 25 offices across Canada and 320,000 employees globally, we possess the experience and knowledge to offer a broad range of services including: Leading Technology Solutions, On-site and Mobile Guarding, Remote Guarding, and Investigations. The Vice President, Client Solutions is a senior-level position responsible for a variety of security offerings and services to new and existing clients while developing strategic solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role works in conjunction with the President and other Company executives to accelerate revenue and drive business growth within Canada). Although this role continues to expand with changing technology and/or Company offerings, the primary function provides leadership focused on advancing the Company’s Intelligent Guarding (“IG") technology and related services within Canada. The incumbent will execute an IG strategy aimed at enhancing client security through technology adoption and security service. This involves close collaboration with leadership, teams, and direct client engagement to drive successful IG adoption. The VP, Client Solutions will also be responsible for executive level management of the Canadian Security Operations Centre.
Competitive Compensation Package, position based in the GTA with office in North York. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. Please email your resume to HRCorpResumes@securitas.ca The posting will remain open until filled. Key Responsibilities ( but, may not be limited to ):
- Reporting Structure: To ensure alignment with Canadian leadership and IG solutions goals, this position reports directly to the Country President.
- Client Solutions Strategy: Develop and execute plans to increase adoption of Securitas Intelligent Guarding (“IG”) solutions. The Client Solutions will include but not be limited to technology enhancements, remote guarding services, mobile guarding, risk intelligence services, track and trace and lone worker.
- Collaboration & Training: Work closely with the management team to provide the training, collateral, and tools necessary for successful IG solution adoption. The VP, Client Solutions will also work in conjunction with the Sales Team to build business opportunities and pipelines.
- Teamwork, People & Culture: As a Senior Leader, the VP, Client Solutions also works in conjunction with various cross-functional executives and teams to advance various business goals and objectives to deliver Company results. To cultivate the work environment, the incumbent participates in applicable internal initiatives, performance reviews, and other Company programs to foster the Company’s people & culture goals.
- Innovation Team Partnership: Serves as the main contact to the Division IG Innovation Team, helping to test new solutions, organize focus groups, and manage beta tests. This includes rolling out new products and ensuring training and awareness for District Managers and Area VP’s.
- Strategy: Experience with developing IG growth and profitability strategies that can be converted into clear action plans for deliverables and measuring quality outcome results.
- Metrics & Performance: Establish and report on goals, metrics, and success indicators to measure performance, identify trends, and update progress to senior leadership. Provide corrective actions when needed to ensure ROI improvement.
- Pricing & Client Retention: Ensure pricing strategies align with business objectives to maximize ROI and improve client retention.
- Client Engagement: Develop strategies, presentations, and support materials tailored to clients' needs. The role will develop and maintain client relationships, including clearly articulating and defining the benefits of IG.
- Problem-Solving: Identify and overcome obstacles to success, ensuring smooth implementation and continuous improvement.
- Aspirational Orientation: this role will be crucial in developing our client base for solution-oriented products and services, as well as demonstrating value add.
- Executive management of the Canadian Security Operations Centre: The VP, Client Solutions is responsible for ensuring the overall senior leadership & management of the Communication Centre. This includes (but not limited to): Customer Service, Communication Management, including liaison and strategy alignment with other internal executives within North America (or beyond). Also, team leadership, operational efficiency, and reporting and analysis at a senior leadership level.
Requirements
- Experience: At least 10 years of experience in a leadership or client service role within the security industry; the incumbent demonstrates success in IG technology and service solution implementation. The incumbent also has solid knowledge in Guarding and Mobile services.
- Leadership Skills: Functioning at an Executive level, demonstrates strong operational leadership with a proven track record in delivering IG solutions and addressing client needs.
- Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree or college is preferred, or comparable experience and background to the Company’s satisfaction.
- Project Management: Ability to manage projects effectively, setting clear goals and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Communication: Excellent presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Technical Knowledge: A thorough understanding of relevant technologies and their application to security solutions.
Travel : Must be able to travel as required for the job role, mostly within the Region or occasionally in North America.
Please email your resume to HRCorpResumes@securitas.ca Securitas Canada promotes diversity, and we welcome and encourage applications from the four designated groups; namely women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. The posting will remain open until it is filled. To learn more about Securitas Canada, please visit: www.Securitas.ca #AF-CanadaGTSO
Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.
About Securitas Canada
Over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies around the world. Find out more about our security services, solutions and strategies.
Securitas, a global leader in the security industry, has 24 offices across Canada, 36 District Managers and over 8,000 well trained, dedicated and professional team members who are ready to provide you with the customized security solution that you need. We service condominiums, private and public corporations, government facilities, manufacturing plants and institutions.
As a large organization, we offer a wide range of opportunities for employment. Positions range from a security guard, scheduling manager, branch manager, human resources staff, business development staff, and a wide variety of support staff. You are sure to find something that matches your skill-set and career goals. Visit securitasjobs.ca to browse and apply for jobs at Securitas Canada.
What we stand for
- Integrity, vigilance, helpfulness
- Customer-focus and personalized service
- Individual and social responsibility
Regions and divisions:
- Western Canada
- Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario
- Eastern Canada
- National and Strategic Accounts
- Mobile Division
Different clients need different solutions. Through consultation, we can design the right mix of people and cutting-edge technology to help reduce your costs, without cutting corners. We offer a wide range of customized solutions to meet our clients' requirements.