Field Service Manager

SKIDATA USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SKIDATA USA is looking for a full-time Field Service Manager in San Francisco, California. This leadership position involves overseeing account management strategy, resource allocation, and ensuring exceptional customer service by supervising a team of Service Technicians and System Engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in service management, proficient in SKIDATA software, and demonstrate strong communication skills. Domestic travel will be required (25%-40%).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant service/sales management experience.
• Ability to travel domestically for fieldwork (25%-40%).
• Fluent in English, proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service technicians and manage financial aspects of service operations.
• Lead and develop the service team, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor service performance metrics and implement improvements.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Team management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Management or Business Administration

Tools

SKIDATA software

Job description

SUMMARY

The Field Service Manager (FSM) is a full-time leadership position with primary responsibility for overseeing account management strategy, resource allocation, people management, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service. The FSM provides day-to-day supervision of a team comprising Service Technicians, System Engineers, and Project employees, fostering consistent teamwork and coordination. Key duties include addressing inquiries and escalations, establishing and monitoring service quality benchmarks, streamlining field service operations, conducting performance assessments, and working closely with other departments to enhance overall service quality and customer satisfaction. In addition, the FSM is tasked with establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing financial performance, controlling costs, and implementing initiatives to enhance profitability and operational effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and schedule service technicians to ensure maintenance and service tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage financial aspects of service operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Lead and develop a team of service technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with other departments such as sales, operations, and customer service to ensure customer accounts are in exceptional standing.
• Implement and maintain service standards to meet customer expectations and company objectives.
• Monitor and analyze service performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations in all service operations.
• Work with our centralized customer support and technical support to deliver the agreed service performance to our customers.
• Handle customer complaints, questions, and concerns.
• Visit customers for service performance and system status review.
• Position modernizations within the installed customer base.
• Coordinate training and development of the service team.
• Responsible for annual review of team members.
• Review processes for continuous improvements.
• Improve service contracts coverage and margin.
• Reports financial results and service profitability to Regional Operations Manager and executive team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has supervisory responsibilities directing service technicians, system engineers, and system experts in their daily tasks. The FSM is expected to lead by example, by outwardly and actively displaying SKIDATA’s core values; care, commitment, courage, and curiosity.

QUALIFICATIONS

This is an experienced level position within the Field Service department. The FSM is expected to perform above satisfactory levels; to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute the essential duties and responsibilities as described above, and must possess the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record; ability to travel to remote offices for field work as required.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and ability to quickly grasp knowledge of company products, software, and services.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with all levels of staff, and ability to work cross-functionally to achieve daily objectives.
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise sound independent judgment aligned with business needs and organizational culture.
• Proficiency in interpreting company data and reports to drive operational efficiencies and implement strategic improvements.
• Rapid acquisition and adept utilization of SKIDATA software and other relevant applications.
• Proven ability to efficiently manage and optimize a team of 10 to 15 employees concurrently.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues, as well as develop innovative solutions.
• Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adjusting priorities as needed while maintaining a composed and professional demeanor.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with acute attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, including executives.
• Capability to work autonomously while providing regular updates on progress.

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree in Business Management or Business Administration is preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant service / sales management experience in a service oriented market; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience required, preferably in Service/Construction industry.

LANGUAGE SKILLS AND TRAVEL

Fluent English essential, other languages (e.g. Spanish/German) is a plus. Domestic travel to sites (25% to 40% depending on customer needs)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license in state of residence.

To learn more, visit http://www.skidatausa.com/. SKIDATA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. EEO M / F / D / V