Customer Service Market Manager - Market 70 (Texas)
Live the Exceptional With Soul. This is the singular purpose of Jaguar Land Rover.
At the core of these experiences are the products themselves. The Jaguar and Land Rover brands have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past years.
The Customer Service Market Manager (CSMM) works closely within the Retailer Customer Service Team to improve customer satisfaction and Retailer efficiency; throughout the Customer Service experience.By fully embedding JLR policies, processes and systems into the Retailer operation, the CSMM will work closely with the Retailer's Management Team to improve Customer Service performance made possible by smooth, efficient, Retailer processes enabling a Customer optimized experience.
The CSMM will support the Regional Performance Manager (RPM) to drive overall Retailer performance through the Retailer’s Head of Business.
Key Objectives
Achievement of all Customer Service and Parts performance targets by Retailer and area.
Completion of annual objectives
Utilization of all JLR systems and processes
Retailer visit rate and completed visit reports
All JLR program and initiatives fully embedded and operational throughout the Retailer network
Productive relationships with Retailer’s Management Team
Productive relationships with key JLR colleagues and management
What you will be doing:
Driving the Focus on Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty
Utilizes available tools (e.g. the Service Experience Framework (SEF)) to deliver continuous improvements in customer satisfaction and loyalty, to achieve a best in class vehicle ownership experience
Leads, coaches, and mentors the Retailer to create a Customer First culture that delivers an
outstanding customer service experience to every customer, every time
Utilizes Retailer Balanced Scorecard, intelligence data and tools to plan, implement and proactively manage a customer satisfaction improvement strategy with the Retailer
Monitoring and Managing Retailer Customer Service & Parts Performance
Utilizes the Retailer Balanced Scorecard as a basis for customer service and parts performance discussions with Retailer Customer Service departments
Analyzes KPIs and performance data to identify opportunities to improve customer service and parts performance and profitability and agrees action plans (utilizing InSite) with the Retailer to deliver improvements
Coaches and supports the Retailer’s Management Team to help them achieve their business objectives
Supports the RPM to agree JLR performance targets with the Retailer in line with JLR business plans and market potential
Is responsible for driving the performance of Customer Service Departments, using KPIs to identify Customer Service process improvement opportunities including:
Service Net Promoter Score (NPS)
Parts Revenue
“Service 6” performance
Open Repair Order Management
Warranty Performance
Learner Journey adherence for Customer Service personnel
Service Retention
Monitors and identifies performance opportunities of the Retailer’s Workshop against targets, using a wide range of JLR reports and tools (e.g. Repair Standards, Red Flag, Right First Time (RFT), Diagnostics, Quality Checks, Vehicle off Road (VOR), LTS open cases, Campaign Management, Customer Relationship Centre (CRC) open cases, Goodwill processes & use, Buybacks)
Uses identified process improvement opportunities to liaise with RPM in order to support driving of overall Retailer performance
Supports RPM in working with customer service teams to develop and implement a Medium Term Business Plan, to include retention growth, parts / accessories, customer satisfaction improvements and capacity planning, ensuring that the Retailers capacity to grow sustainably is in line with JLRs overall growth strategy
Implementation and embedding of Customer Service Programs and Initiatives
Responsible for the implementation and embedding of key JLR customer service focused, best practice programs and initiatives, supporting the Retailer to implement within acceptable timelines
Reviews key processes (e.g. diagnostic processes, repair orders, quality checks, concern reporting, Field Service Actions, Warranty processes) and identifies opportunities to improve compliance and efficiency
Drive capacity and capability of customer service through activities such as:
Implementing parts pre-picking
Refining workshop loading
Technician efficiency and remuneration
Warranty policy / process
eVHC implementation
Monitoring Technician capability
Identifies when Retailers require additional support to implement complex processes or systems, and with the agreement of the Customer Service Vice President, gains the support of the Customer Service Process Sr. Specialist to embed change within a Retailer’s process
Following intervention from the Customer Service Process Sr. Specialist, the CSMM will then take responsibility for the maintenance of the new systems or processes within the Retailer.
Responsible for cultural change:
Works with Retailers to embed customer first principles
Supports creation of learning culture and learning organization
Drives new ways of working to demonstrate and coach Retailers to adapt and change to ever progressing environment
Managing Compliance to Franchise Standards within Customer Service
Responsible for Retailer adherence to Corporate Identity and Facility Standards
Ensures the Retailer remains fully compliant with JLR headcount and future capacity planning requirements
Coaches and supports the Retailer to develop the capability and performance of their customer service teams, ensuring that all staff complete their mandatory JLR training
Reviews Retailer Customer Service Standards Audit results and enforces corrective action, where required.
Identifying, requesting & gaining support from the shared Customer Service Process Sr. Specialist where required to improve the Retailers processes and customer experience
The CSMM will provide the Customer Service Process Sr. Specialist with a detailed Problem Brief, describing in detail which area(s) a Retailer requires specialist support, the reasons why and which KPIs have informed this
Supports the CSPS throughout their period with Retailer and follows up on action plan following hand back to CSMM.
Perform other duties as required
What you will need:
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Work Experience
5+ years Automotive Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a customer service and/or sales support role
3+ years of direct retailer or customer contact is a strong plus
1-2 years Retailer or OEM aftersales management experience
1-2 years’ experience leading and motivating teams
Results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a compl demanding environment
Able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through expe and personal style
A good communicator who can communicate complex ideas
An effective team player, actively leads, develops and supports team members
Location: Field role supporting Texas
Travel: Up to 70%
So Why Us?
As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job.
Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company
You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.
Our employees receive a generous time off policy
Job Assigned Vehicle
Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans
Paternity Leave
And more!
Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.