Regional Service Manager Germany Central (f/m/d)

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The Regional Service Manager (f/m/d) will oversee and inspire a workforce with direct service teams in Central Germany. The individual will be responsible for leading a team of Customer Service Engineer, Application Specialists and IT Specialists. The Regional Service Manager will have responsibility to supervise service, repair and/or installation of products or IT solutions at customer site, including electrical and mechanical testing, in accordance with maintenance contracts. Diagnoses system failures and determines most cost-effective solution. S/he will escalate complex issues to greater level of technical support or quality reporting system. May develop new customer service/product agreements. Responds to customer support calls within an assigned territory. S/he will drive results through exceptional leadership skills, consistently championing and supporting a culture of continuous improvement, with an eye on reaching optimum performance on an individual and team basis. The successful person in this position will also enjoy a substantial opportunity for career development and growth within the parent company.

This position is part of the Field Technical Service Organization and will be a field-based role. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Field Technical Service Team DACH reporting into the Senior Manager Field Technical Service. If you thrive in a challenging leadership role and want to work to build a world-class Service Organization—read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for:

Leading, managing, motivating and developing subordinate employeesMaintaining, optimizing and improving service KPIs in the central service regionResponsible for the implementation of device installationsCollaboration in the implementation of more complex large-scale automation projectsEnsuring a high level of customer satisfaction in the regionClose cooperation with the cross-functional teams (Sales/Workflow IT)Collaboration in the realization of service projects (national / international)Interface with local and regional support function teams including sales, marketing, logistics and distribution, human resources, IT, and finance.

Talent Management:

Build and develop a high-performance team (incl. effective change management) Constantly maintains a mind-set focused on recruiting top talent. “The Best Team Wins.”Oversee the development of direct reports with an active succession plan in place.

Leadership:

Embrace the Danaher core values, and ensure all associates are actively engaged in the achievement of the company growth objectives.Provide leadership in measuring and improving results through a metrics-driven, continuous improvement culture.Drive existing team to accept nothing less than a results-oriented focus.Provide leadership for each country to ensure they achieve established targets and are accountable for key performance objectives in terms of sales, market share and profitability.Ensure that all parts of the Germany/Central service organization continually strive to increase customer satisfaction.Continuously drive Voice of the Customer (VOC) back into all parts of the business to ensure customers’ interests are prominently positioned.
 

Commercial and Market-facing:

Advocate for the customer for product quality and for providing excellent customer solutions.Build brand awareness and preference for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics products.Ensure strong understanding of the marketplace dynamics including competitive and customer trends.Represent the organization in customer negotiations, trade shows, seminars, conferences, and other official occasions.

The essential requirements of the job include Walking into the position, Regional Service Manager will be joining a dynamic team who share a passion for competing through an entrepreneurial approach. The individual will oversee an established, successful group of seasoned and knowledgeable service professionals. It will be incumbent upon him/her to contribute to immediate and effective relations through interactive communication, exchanging ideas and fostering an environment of teamwork and mutual respect.

In addition, certain personal attributes will be necessary components of the successful candidate’s background for the role:

Technical vocational training or technical college education and many years of professional experienceExperience in employee management and excellent team playerGood technical knowledgeHigh level of customer orientation and strong service mentality as well as persuasiveness and motivationSubstantial experience within a complex service organization in a high technology and medical product/service sector.Language skills: German and EnglishTravel: 70%

You may not check every requirement, or your experience may look a little different from what we outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Beckman Coulter, we encourage you to apply!

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

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