Regional Service Centre Manager

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Company Details
Name:d.light
Industry: Oil & Energy
Description: d.light is a global leader and pioneer in delivering affordable solar-powered solutions designed for the two billion people in the developing world without access to reliable energy. d.light provides distributed solar energy solutions for households and small businesses that are transforming the way people all over the world use and pay for energy. Through four hubs in Africa, China, South Asia and the United States, d.light has sold close to twenty million solar light and power products in 62 countries, improving the lives of over 80 million people. d.light is dedicated to providing the most reliable, affordable and accessible solar lighting and power systems for the developing world and reaching 100 million people by 2020. Vision: d.light envisions a future where everyone is empowered by the freedom and improved quality of life that comes with access to reliable, affordable, clean solar energy. Mission: To create a brighter future by making clean energy products universally available and affordable Goal: Before the end of 2020, d.light will have helped to transform the lives of 100 million people. Values: We live the values of i.HOPE - Innovative, Honest, Optimistic, Passionate and Empathetic
Job Description

The job holder will execute after sales initiatives for d.light within a designated region through partnerships with appointed partners and in d.light service offices. The holder will be involved in sourcing, onboarding, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation of service partners within the region with an aim of delivering excellent Customer Experience & After Sales Services in the respective region.

 

R&Rs

 

Source and vet potential field technicians/service partners within a designated region as per approved criteria. The Service Centers will offer after-sales technical support, such as customer education, warranty inspection, product replacement, product repair, stock management & Service tracking through accurate data entry in d. light Atlas system.

 

Assist with d. light contracts sign off with the potential field technicians/partner/vendors.

 

Provide After sales training to upskill regional teams such as, technicians, collection and sales teams.

 

Monitoring and tracking of Service partners performance and audit of the after-sales activities they do monthly.

 

Responsible for designated Regional After sales KPIs Target achievement as set out on a monthly/annual basis: –

 

Repair Speed (Turnaround Time, Long Term Pending).

 

New spare parts inventory management

 

Used parts management and return ratio.

 

Repair Quality - Repeated Repair Ratio.

 

Parts Availability – forecasting for the region the required spare inventory

 

Customer satisfaction

 

Partnership review on service

 

Aftersales related revenue

 

Experience metrics: Attainment of signed off matrices designed to better enhance customer experience in the region.

 

Vendor Payment management: Constant review of partner earnings, and provision of support that would ensure a healthy running service partner within the d.light policy and operational provisions.

 

Requirements

 

KPIs

 

Activate field technician/partner/vendors (Authorized Service Centers) as per budget and roll out plan

 

Monthly performance checks of acknowledged Service Centers as per approved evaluation and audit criteria

 

100% timely utilization and accuracy of after sales tool (Atlas) in the regional & acknowledge service centers

 

Spare parts management: Forecast and 100% accuracy of stock management both with ASCs, FTs and Regional Service Center

 

Pending tickets & work orders and customer units to the service centers management as per KPIs that will be reviewed from time to time

 

Weekly/Monthly used parts return/collection ratio by the regional and acknowledged service center(s)

 

Daily/weekly/Monthly after sales reports at the Regional Service Center and ASCs.

 

Partner/ASCs engagement feedback.

 

Desired Skills and Experience

 

A Diploma in the area of Computer Science, Maintenance, electronics and/or electrical engineering. A First Degree in above will be an added advantage.

 

Minimum of 4 years in a busy service field supporting a broad electronics segment e.g. solar energy products, home electronics, mobile phone etc.).

 

Possess superb customer service skills and an ability to diagnose and solve problems from both technical and non-technical descriptions provided by customers and partners.

 

Demonstrate negotiation and monitoring skills in managing 3rd party vendors.

 

Strong mindset for continuous improvement and meeting or exceeding expectations and able to demonstrate complete discretion and confidentiality.

 

Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills.

 

Passion for social enterprise, development of people and environment benefits.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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