Purpose/Objective
The Technical Service Engineer role serves as the primary technical expert and advisor for the company's cement and specialty products (S&P) lines, driving demand generation, brand building, and stakeholder engagement across various market segments.
This role is responsible for providing comprehensive technical support, on-site consultation, and problem-solving to enhance customer satisfaction and project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities of Role
- Demand Generation and Brand Building - Engage with customers, influencers, and channel partners to generate demand and build brand awareness for the company's products across all market segments.
- - Visit construction sites, provide technical services, and support sales activities to enhance product usage and achieve KPIs for brand building.
- Relationship and Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including masons, contractors, engineers, architects, and channel partners.
- - Tailor solutions and support services to meet the specific needs, preferences, and challenges of each stakeholder group.
- Technical Expertise and Support - Serve as the technical expert on the company's cement and S&P product lines, offering guidance on product selection, usage, and application methods.
- - Provide on-site technical consultation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving to enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction.
- Dealer and Influencer Support - Collaborate with sales teams to support channel management activities, focusing on new or declining dealers to strengthen partnerships.
- - Organize workshops, training sessions, and plant visits to educate influencers on product usage and advantages.
- On-Ground Activation and Engagement - Conduct technical service activities, canopy events, customer guidance camps, and clinics to drive engagement and support channel partners.
- Market Feedback and Product Development - Provide feedback on product quality and suggest improvements based on field observations, client feedback, and performance assessments.
- - Participate in new product development and process optimization initiatives, contributing to the innovation pipeline.
- Sales Collaboration and Upselling - Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling based on the technical advantages of the product range.
- - Assist the sales team in overcoming technical objections and advocating for the premium product line.
- Compliance and Standards Adherence - Ensure that all technical activities comply with relevant legal and regulatory standards.
- - Develop and implement technical standards, procedures, and documentation to support quality assurance and maintain compliance.
- Training and Knowledge Sharing - Create and manage technical manuals, guidelines, and FAQs to assist internal teams and customers.
- - Share technical knowledge and best practices within the organization to foster continuous learning and improvement.
- Transparency and Accountability - Maintain clear and accurate records of technical data and project outcomes.
- - Foster a culture of openness and transparency in operations, sharing information and establishing clear accountability mechanisms.
- Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct - Uphold the company's ethical standards in all activities, ensuring honesty, integrity, and adherence to the organization's commitment to integrity and ethics.
- Organizational and Project Management Skills - Prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapting to changing priorities and demands with agility.
- - Implement best practices in workflow management to reduce bottlenecks and improve output quality.
- Internal Stakeholders - Regional Technical Services Manager - Territory Sales Officer External Stakeholders - Contractors - Influencers - Customers/ Dealers
Technical Competencies
- Consultative Selling-Cements,Cross-functional Collaboration-Cements,Customer Relationship Management (CRM)-Cements,Documentation and Record-Keeping-Cements,Influencer Relationship Building-Cements,Knowledge of Sustainable Construction Practices-Cements,Operational Coordination-Cements,Quality Assurance-Cements,Stakeholder Management-Cements,Technical Documentation-Cements,Technical Support Coordination-Cements
Qualifications and Experience
- Educational Qualification - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Work Experience (Range of years) - 2-4 years of experience in technical support or service roles.
- Industry Knowledge - Knowledge of cement products, applications, and technical problem-solving.