Service Manager

Description:

Alexander James Recruiting are currently seeking an experienced managerial professional from within Agriculture/Construction or another capital equipment industry to work as a Service Manager for a large supplier of construction and agricultural machinery. Based in West Sussex, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for the productivity and effectiveness of the service engineers and will manage them effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the service department across the region. The role offers a competitive salary, company car, bonus and great progression opportunities.

The Role

Reporting to the Branch Manager, your main purpose will be to effectively motivate the engineering workforce across your specified region through effective planning and resource management. Working to region targets, you will take responsibility for customer relations and departmental profitability. The company requires a professional individual able to effectively communicate well with clients and manage their expectations effectively. For this reason, the candidate does not necessarily have to have a background within the specified industry or even in service but must have a strong customer service approach.

 Requirements 

Experience in either Agriculture or Construction is desirable but not essential
Experience in other capital equipment with a technical slant and a strong customer focus
Highly professional individual able to communicate at board level and also relate well to engineers and customers
Able to work well on own initiative and manage multiple tasks effectively 
Good overall Customer Service understanding The Company

Our client is a well-established and highly respected agricultural machinery and construction dealership with a long-standing reputation for delivering market-leading equipment and exceptional customer support to the farming community. With multiple depots across the East of England and the Southeast, the company has built its reputation on quality, reliability and long-term customer relationships. Continued investment in its people, facilities and manufacturer partnerships has positioned the business as one of the region's leading agricultural machinery specialists.

 Benefits 

Competitive Salary
Bonus opportunity based on profits
Company car 
Mobile phone
Country store discount
Employee referral scheme
Competitive Pension scheme 
Good prospects for progression 
32 days holiday including stat
Various other benefits