District Service Manager - Central US

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

Are you someone who has a passion for working in all service and customer satisfaction related activities to ensure ongoing customer loyalty?   If yes, please continue to read more to learn about this exciting opportunity within our Uptime and Customer Support organization.  

We are excited to announce that we are hiring a District Service Manager within the Central Region.  This role will be responsible to provide technical direction and guidance   for assigned dealer ensuring effective service operations supporting customer satisfaction initiatives. It is a priority to be the technical advisor to assist the dealers in maximizing customer Uptime through problem resolution.  This position requires representation of the Volvo Truck and Mack Truck brands and demands a high degree of confidentiality of each brand.

 

Location:  This position will work primarily in the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois area.

Your responsibilities in this role will include (but not limited to):
•Maintain an adequate visitation process to your assigned region.
•Provide guidance and approval of special goodwill expense for product performance corrections to customer's out-of-warranty product concerns.
•Ensure the implementation of servicing support programs including service program completion, Vehicle recalls, Guest Customer program, in order to maximize customer uptime. 
•Address ASIST, cases within corporate guidelines to maximize the customer experience.
•Assist dealer in minimizing customer dwell time.
•Utilize compiled service data such as LVD reporting to add value and improve customer profitability.
•Assist in investigations of complex product problems and provide accurate product reports.
•Ensure all Argus cases are current and closed in a timely manner.
•Ensure the prompt resolution of customer and dealer technical issues.
•Provide support to all Regional functions to assure market share is realized, emphasizing on proprietary components.
•Maintain good customer relations by providing technical training with existing as well as conquest customers.
•Maintain Training standard to the level of Master Tech for both Brands.
 

Who are you?

Critical Competencies:
•Strong oral and written communication skills.
•Change Facilitation
•Ownership/Accountability
•Analytical Skills
•Problem Solving/Decision Making
•Technical/Functional Expertise
•Selling Intangible products
•Negotiation Skills
•External Relationships/Networking
•Lead with passion by valuing and respecting the opinions and ideas of others, show empathy and genuine care in all interactions, embrace diversity by engaging and including everyone at every level.
•Perform with purpose by articulating clear goals and expectations through open, authentic, and frequent communication/feedback.  Empowering the team to take decisions and recognize successes and learn from mistakes. Prioritize and deliver results that make a difference to our employees and our customers.
•Transform with vision by looking for better ways and outcomes, embrace change and have a sustainability mindset

 

Education:
•You have an Associate Degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology
•You hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or business-related discipline – this is preferred. Extensive or offsetting experience would be considered for the right applicant.

 

 

You will also have experience with the following to be the best candidate:
•5 years of automotive industry experience, preferably in a service or maintenance related role
•Minimum 1 year of experience in dealership operations or in a position with direct dealer interface
•2 years of customer service experience
•Automotive Technology knowledge required
•Thorough knowledge of complex truck systems and how to repair them
•Understanding of retail truck business.

 

Other Requirements:
•Extensive travel can be required – up to 70%
•Candidate that is expected to live within the territory
 

What’s in it for you?

We are pleased to offer a solid package of compensation and benefits.  You will enjoy:    

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Competitive base pay  

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Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance  

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Generous PTO  

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Tax deferred retirement plans, varied by business; 401(K) with company match  

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Global organization with expansive career growth opportunities  

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Volvo Group University for professional and personal development  

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Workplace health/wellness and reimbursement programs  

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On-campus fitness center and café  

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Avid approach to Sustainability  

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Culture with a passion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for all  

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We also offer an array of additional benefits and programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier. We will gladly share this information and more at any time during the interviewing process or as part of your offer letter.  

 

Ready for the next move?

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. 

Volvo Trucks, founded in Sweden in the late 1920s, is a brand centered around innovating for people – to make life easier, better, and safer. We are determined to lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry, in which we are equally determined for our customers to be successful and stay in the forefront.  

By joining our North American Group Truck brands (Volvo & Mack) , you will be part of a global and diverse team, where we work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. By working together, we can provide innovative solutions that add value over time and help us create the world we want to live in.

Job Category:  Engineering

Organization:  Mack Trucks & Volvo Trucks

Travel Required:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  13892