The Service Manager position oversees the day to day operations of the Low Voltage Service Department, and works directly with Operations, Central Station, IT and Sales teams to foster positive experiences for existing customers via prompt, courteous handling, and efficient resolution of all service calls and repair requests.
Duties and Responsibilities
Process & Procedures:
- Create and implement departmental policies to standardize processes & procedures
- Continually improve systems, processes, training and technology to facilitate efficient and professional customer interaction and a streamlined workflow
- Identify productivity constraints and recommend remedial actions to management
- Identify opportunities for product innovation and process improvement
Customer Service:
- Develop strong relationships with internal departments and customers
- Ensure excellence in all aspects of customer support
- Maintain open lines of communication with other departments for collaboration purposes & timely resolution
- As needed, field customer escalations and provide routine updates to management
- Participate in off-site customer meetings as needed
Team Management/Administration:
- Hire and cultivate a team of highly qualified technicians to troubleshoot and resolve reported service requests
- Mentor and provide ongoing training and coaching to develop team members in reaching professional career goals
Reporting:
- Manage and report on departmental productivity, including forecasting metrics, to continually improve operational efficiency of team
- Review weekly departmental usage for accuracy and provide report details to Finance team
Skills and Specifications
- Strong technical aptitude required
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other Web-Based Programs (Salesforce.com)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to excel at overseeing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented with well-built skills in organization, prioritization and time management
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Knowledge, skills, or experience in CCTV, Access Control and Video Analytic Systems as well as Networking and device programming is strongly preferred
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in the service business or a related field preferred
- Minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience in a technical or related field; including 3 to 5 years management experience
- Experience managing remote team members that are geographically dispersed
- Experience in a rapid growth business