Service Director, Global Growth Market

As a Service Delivery Leader you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of service for Life Science & Diagnostics instrumentation across the region. You will lead a team of regional/country service leaders responsible for service delivery and driving an exceptional customer experienceKey Responsibilities:Leadership and Team Management:Provide effective leadership to a team of service leaders, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and accountability.Mentor and coach team members to enhance their leadership skills and operational capabilities, with a focus on financial acumen to drive overall profitability of the service business.Conduct regular performance evaluations, set objectives, and provide constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.Create a pipeline of talented and knowledgeable individuals, through your leadership, that are “Ready Now” to step into leadership roles within the organization.Engage with peers in other regions to coordinate global initiatives and implement best practices, acting as Subject Matter Expert of service processes development from global perspectiveService Delivery Management:Develop and implement strategies to optimise service delivery processes, ensuring timely and efficient support across all product linesCoordinate service schedules and resources to meet customer demands and service level agreementsMonitor service performance metrics and take proactive measures to address any deviations or inefficienciesCustomer Relationship Management:Build a thorough understanding of customers, their businesses and the processes and instruments used in meeting their business goalsBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makersAct as the primary point of contact for escalated service issues, working closely with customers to resolve challenges and exceed their expectationsGather feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement and drive enhancements in service qualityManagement of service and support processes and relations in dealers’ countriesTechnical Expertise:Stay abreast of technological advancements in instrumentation and related servicing methodologies.Collaborate with product development teams to communicate customer feedback and contribute to the enhancement of product reliability and performanceCompliance and Quality Assurance:Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies related to service operations, including safety protocols and quality management systemsUphold service quality standards and identify areas for enhancementImplement corrective and preventive actions to address any non-conformities and minimise service disruptionsThe main duties of the Employee include:Own and drive Service Revenue Targets for the GGM RegionProvide Service Support to All Business lines in GGM RegionBuilds a thorough understanding of customers, their businesses and the processes and instruments used in meeting their business goals and ensure that CSE’s possess adequate skills and instrument expertise to provide best-in-class service and support.Ensure that all team members are fully developed in the skills and abilities required to serve customers in their areas. In addition to technical development, work with Regional Service Leaders and Service Sales Managers to develop business skills towards increasing account penetration and overall profitability of service and support calls (time spent, billing, parts utilization, repair/replace decisions, etc.).Succession Planning: Create a pipeline of talented and knowledgeable individuals, through your leadership, that are “Ready Now” to step into leadership roles within the organization. Drive performance through ongoing goal setting, results measurement, individual and team development and talent identification and deploymentTakes responsibility for the financial success of the service operation in the RegionDevelop and manage budget service organization and find innovative ways to control field service costs and owns P&L Responsibility and Contribution MarginsMaintaining relationships and development of long-term customer relationships coupled with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities that immediately satisfy customer needsAlong with team, develop account penetration strategies for key target and competitive accounts and communicating current market intelligence back to the business, along with field concerns, issues and requirementsProviding leadership in market analysis and development/execution of strategies and actionWorking Closely with the Cross Functional Leadership TeamDevelop and Monitor Service Processes & align with Organizational GoalsManagement of service and support processes in dealers’ countriesAct as Subject Matter Expert of service processes development from global perspectiveDesirable Experience and CompetenciesBachelor’s degree or Equivalent Engineering QualificationProven experience in a leadership role with a focus on service delivery.Strong technical acumen and familiarity with Life Science & Diagnostics instrumentation, together with strong applicable industry knowledge.Experience in management of service and support processes in dealers’ countriesExceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.Proven track record in leading a cross functional, cross geography team with the ability to inspire and engage in pursuit of delivering against outstanding results.Flexible and creative mindset in order to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and customer needs.Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detailStrategic agility with the ability to focus on the “here and now” whilst delivering on the longer term strategic aims of the business