What does a Service Manager do?
As a service manager, you will oversee all services to ensure that business needs are being met. You are responsible for the overall accountability of a company's business requirements. You will supervise customer service Associate's as well as being able to provide assistance to customers. A service manager is responsible for profit and employee retention. Being a service manager, you play an essential role in customer relations by providing efficient problem-solving and building lasting relationships.
You work for all kinds of companies in many different industries as a service manager. Building lasting relationships with customers is a large part of your job. You must have excellent communication skills, as well as being a strong leader. A service manager often leads a team of many service Associate's, so you need to have exceptional interpersonal skills. Some companies require a four-year degree in business, however, experience in the service industry is taken into consideration.
- Maintain a positive attitude while leading a team of 12 or more service Associate's in an efficient and productive manner
- Anticipate service associate needs using proper leadership techniques and proven problem-solving methods
- Have a full working knowledge of the service associate handbook to respond to every customer and service associate inquiry
- Manage all external service providers and review yearly contracts as needed to be able to maximize profitability
- Monitor top tier customer problems to ensure a high level of response time and proper problem resolutions
- Understand how to make changes to the company knowledge base to anticipate the needs of your team
- Develop a standard operating procedure handbook and a marketable service catalog for customers
- Monitor time cards and maintain fair schedules while tracking the calendar for holidays and emergency changes
- Must be comfortable being on the service floor and on your feet for six to seven hours per day while monitoring service Associate's
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds or less in order to properly serve customers if required
- Working knowledge of Windows computers, essential programs, and performance metrics applications
- Demonstrated ability to work solo as well as being a strong leader, overseeing an entire department of at least five employees
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) knowledge to guarantee proper and professional support parameters
- Set reportable metrics to measure and maintain performance and health of the company's service department
- Report to CEO the monthly Risk Impact Assessments (RIA) including their effects and the scope of the report
- Must be an excellent communicator and speaker both online in written interactions, and face-to-face customer service interactions
- Demonstrated ability and proven track record of effective marketing campaigns and employee management
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Service Manager Career Path
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Service Manager Insights
Your Housing Group“I would recommend to anyone who wants to work with great people and do a positive job for our customers!”
Royal Albert Hall“It is an iconic and truly beautiful building and I was tremendously sad to leave.”
Sodexo“Sodexo provides great growth opportunities within the company and provides online training to assist with career development.”
Mavis Discount Tire“I like the fact that I have all the tools and training needed to give the best customer service possible.”
OTIS“The best part I like is unity and coordination of team member that’s make OTIS a great organisation.”
Dada Motors“I’m proud to work at company because they always appreciate when we achieve targets and good incentives.”
Access Destination Management Services“I have been given many opportunities to grow my career and evolve as a leader in my department.”
Goosehead Insurance“So many growth and development opportunities to help you get to where you want to go.”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Service Manager
When working as a Service Manager, the most common skills you will need to perform your job and for career success are Effective Communication, Liberal Studies, Microsoft EXCEL, Strong WORK Ethic and Computer Literate.
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The most common qualifications to become a Service Manager is a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.