What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Services Manager position at Wenco (a Hitachi Construction Machinery subsidiary)?
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the role of Client Services Manager is important for guaranteed quality technical and operational service delivery to secure a high level of client satisfaction. The role of Client Service Manager is responsible for coordination of internal cross-functional department interests and activities to meet the requirements and satisfaction of our clients in the delivery, support, and implementation of our systems.
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:
Drive operational excellence in the technical aspects of work performed to support clients, leading to high systems availability and client satisfaction.
Project manage the Client Services Team schedule/roster and allocate suitable resources to projects or support queries
Identify resourcing issues and communicate such matters to Regional Managers and Global Services Manager in a timely manner
Communicate schedules and resources for support and project visits to client
Plan resource allocation at least 3 months in advance with best available information
Develop project plans and schedule project goals, milestones and deliverables
Travel to client sites in North America and other regions as required for support and project issues
Take operational decisions and action/delegate a mutually acceptable plan to secure the satisfaction of clients when required
Ensure you are the primary point of contact for maintaining constant communication with Sales & Account Management team relating to client support issues
Assist Sales & Account Management team in compiling Project Plans for RFPs or tenders based on available resource and utilization forecasts
Communicate effectively and regularly with Regional Manager and Global Services Manager on technical and client matters to properly resolve client needs
Manage support and development task distribution and escalation procedures internally
Conduct remote support and upgrade procedures
Define custom development requirements for clients with assistance from Product Development and Technical Sales
Leadership/Management of the North America Client Services team and others (possible sub-contractors) undertaking work, including but not limited to:
Provide clarity of work and performance expectations
Monitor performance, provide support, feedback and coaching and review performance
Communicate personnel matters or support requirements to the Regional Manager.
Promote an effective team environment
Identify internal training requirements and communicate it to Regional Manager and Global Ser Manager
Manage standby schedule
Conduct briefing and debriefing sessions with Client Services Team members pre-and-post client visits
Identify and manage support equipment and spares requirements for regional office, sites, projects and support
Identify and implement improvements to business unit to enable better client service and team development
Compile monthly operational reports that include but are not limited to:
JIRA report for case turnover ratio
Resource utilization report & forecast
Experience and Knowledge
2 years’ experience with fleet management products on hardware and software applications to ensure in-depth knowledge
Ability to handle remote site installations, upgrades and software support
4 years’ technical supervisory experience of people and resources
Ability to do standard and custom system configurations for client’s sites within the Wenco product suite
Ability to develop a scope of work for all non-standard features (custom development) on existing and new client sites
Computer Technology background (Including exposure to Linux, Cisco, Database Administration, Business Systems Analysis, Microsoft Exchange, etc.)
Project Management certification with PMP and PMI-ACP or equivalent is an asset
Skills and Abilities
Cooperation/Teamwork – conveys a sense of teamwork, respectful of others, seeks to work towards a common go
Excellent customer and people management skills
Strong ability to manage the time and priorities of projects and team members
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly self-motivated and self-directed, objective oriented
Strong, demonstrated customer focus (internal and external)