Service Sales Manager

Schindler • Houston, TX

77d

About The Position

The Service Sales Manager should partner with the General Manager - Service in the retention of all products existing within our service portfolio as well as driving all acquisition and recovery efforts for units outside our portfolio within an assigned geographic span. All this work is to be fulfilled in a manner which achieves customer satisfaction as well as the strategic business objectives of the region. Join us as a Service Sales Manager.

Requirements

• BA/BS Business / Management / Marketing / Sales.
• Business-to-business sales experience.
• Possess overall knowledge of product and product application; service techniques and procedures; ability to understand financial statements; legal awareness to contract terms and conditions.
• Multiple years in various assignments within the Company, in the Elevator industry, or in another service-oriented business.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager - Service in executing a business plan in support of the territory's financial and non-financial objectives and drive the implementation of territory service sales initiatives.
• Develop and recommend sales budgets in line with regional targets and partner with the General Manager - Service to prepare and implement annual EI Sales Plan in support of regional objectives.
• Reinforce accepted systematic sales management practices with standardized processes and tools applied.
• Grow portfolio unit count and value above market standards, with repairs driving the immediate business.
• Partner with the General Manager - Service to develop and execute a strategic, sustainable customer excellence plan to deliver high quality service and grow loyalty with customers.
• Develop and maintain strong commercial relationships with key customers and influential industry consultants through personal contact and staff assignments.
• Identify all major potential customers, including national accounts to establish, develop and maintain positive relationships with key accounts.
• Manage the cancellation avoidance process on all accounts with a focus on Top 20 and also manage 'at risk' program.
• Responsible for managing, mentoring and leading a team of Service Sales Representatives by setting and clarifying employee objectives, managing their ongoing performance and continuously developing their skills.
• Ensure all required service sales meetings are effective. Lead meetings where appropriate.
• Establish procedures and leadership practices to create a business environment for participative management.
• Responsible for legal interface of procedures like collection efforts and contractual disputes.
• Responsible for investigating and resolving customer issues that require escalation.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees