Area Service Manager

About the Role

Trane in Chicagoland is hiring for an Area Service Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing the leadership for all activities involving Service Repair, Upgrades/Enhancements, Service Agreements, and installation of new equipment lifetime of connectivity with that customer. Processes within that oversight include working with sales to provide timely service agreement pricing to customer support of sales through contract pricing on parts and service, field service coordination, technicians recruitment, training and development management of technicians, invoicing and collections, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do

• P&L responsibility, provide monthly revenue forecasting, help drive service agreement base growth, repairs/installation/service turnkey growth by partnering with the acquisition team (sales).
• Budget Control Responsibilities including expenses as compared to targets for overhead items such as fleet, uniforms, tools and safety equipment.
• Risk mitigation - responsible for managing risk in service agreements, service turnkey and repairs work.
• Oversee the service coordination function to respond efficiently to customers, ensure technicians' training and skill level is appropriately balanced to service customers, and leverage resources across the district. This includes emergency repair, regular maintenance contracts, scheduled work and upgrades, installations, replacement components, and long-term service agreements.
• Effectively attract, coach, counsel, train and develop all service employees. Drive continuous improvement through company performance management process and technical product training programs available. Develop employee skill levels, including customer service, process and technical skills to the highest degree possible.
• Confirm margin expectations are met during sales and fulfillment activities. Maximize cash flow by ensuring invoices are generated immediately upon completion of work, managing expense budgets, and increasing utilization of the service team. Ensure that standard service work processes are created and followed. Improve transactional processes impacting the customer experience and increase overall customer satisfaction.
• Ensure environmental, health and safety compliance within service team. Provide training to all employees to ensure a safe and productive work environment both in the shop and at customer sites.
• Travel to customer job sites is required, which may include outdoor work and/or work in mechanical/equipment rooms. During the site visits, the employee may be exposed to variable weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; heights, and other variable environmental conditions based on location.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in HVAC or a related field, technical systems (or equipment or skilled trades).
• 3+ years experience managing and coaching large teams and organizing work schedules.
• Project management skills to oversee and drive successful project execution for startups and customer requests.
• Tech-savvy with expertise in Microsoft applications. Salesforce experience considered an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• We prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $98,200.00 - $140,490.00. Compensation Type: Salary. Incentive Eligible: No. Sales Commission Eligible: No.

Benefits

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives.
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

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