Lawo, based in Rastatt, Germany, is an innovative, leading supplier of professional audio, video and control solutions to the world-wide broadcast market. We develop and manufacture our products in Germany and support them with a global Customer Support Team.
GROW WITH US! To strengthen our team, we have an immediate opening for a
Head of Technical Support - Europe (m/f/x)
- Ensure an excellent customer experience in the after-sales phase while meeting all legal and contractual obligations, with the aim of achieving business growth, profitability and customer retention
- Lead the Technical Support team in the agile working environment of our Professional Service Group, serving customers and partners in DACH, EMEA, APAC and LATAM
- Ensure smooth support processes, in particular help desk, 1st and 2nd level support, 24/7 hotline, RMA/repairs, spare parts supply and technical service provision
- Ensure that needed product and technology knowledge is always available within the team to actively support and drive the technological change in our industry
- Working closely with Customers, Partners and other Lawo teams to achieve the goals
- Be the voice and the first point of escalation of the customer into the organization: collaborate and agree on required actions with internal departments and monitor delivery to customer
- Higher Education / University Degree in engineering, computer science, broadcast technology, Media or equivalent
- Experience in technical support in broadcasting, on-air broadcasting and IT environments, general ITIL knowledge
- Track record of leading and managing teams
- Strong organizational, team building and people development skills
- A passion for structured work, high quality standards and market leadership
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, engaging and professional way of interacting with customers, in English and German
- Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Readiness for international travel
- Appropriate on-site presence for the support team, especially at the HQ in Rastatt
- A highly motivated team and an international environment
- Flexible working hours and home office days
- Attractive salary with additional benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Language courses and other training opportunities
- Daily catering with a wide range of dishes