Customer Service Manager - Algeria (US-based)

The Customer Service Manager (“CSM”) will be the single point of contact and voice of our Algerian customer, responsible for managing the customer relationship throughout the product life cycle following commercial operation. The CSM will be responsible for providing premier service and maintaining a superior customer relationship to meet routine and special needs, including planned and unplanned maintenance work, spare parts, field service, upgrades and retrofits, and other requirements as they emerge. The CSM will work closely with the Algerian-based joint venture team from his/her U.S. base location in Glastonbury, CT, and will report to the VP Aftermarket Services. Job Summary · Facilitate single-point communication with the customer; own all that happens with this account. · Manage all aftermarket commercial and technical concerns commencing with commercial operation of the power plant equipment, including field service, parts, component repairs, shop repairs, retrofit and upgrade needs, account value, etc. · Support the local field service engineers with customer issues and inquiries; maintain awareness of the technical case management process through Customer Service Engineering. · Administer Mitsubishi Power Aero contractual commitments during the warranty period, managing warranty budgets effectively. · Manage and administer warranty parts shipments remaining from any new unit project obligations as well as service work obligations. Monitor/manage the material return process as required. · Provide availability and reliability metrics. · Coordinate maintenance events with the customer to ensure high availability and reliability of equipment; communicate effectively to propose/plan/coordinate/present work to internal stakeholders who support the work (i.e., spare parts, overhaul and repair, retrofits and upgrades, field service, controls engineers, customer service engineers, or contractors). · Coordinate sale of spare parts and present service bulletins to help customer meet fleet availability requirements and ensure they are informed. · Establish a good working relationship with customer to ensure continuous quality improvement and increased customer satisfaction while protecting Mitsubishi Power Aero interests. · Coordinate and help to schedule engine shop repairs in the U.S. · Provide weekly status report detailing outages and commercial concerns. · Utilize company digital platforms to report and manage technical cases, warranty cases, manage proposal opportunities, approve invoices, and maintain integrity of account data (CSRS, CRM, CTR, SAP, QuickBase, etc.). · Facilitate/lead presentations to customer for upgrade and retrofit opportunities. Perform follow-ups with customer, lean forward to know and drive customer decision-making process, and support closure of each opportunity. Proactively stay engaged and aware during execution phase to assure customer satisfaction. · Participate in Mitsubishi Power Aero user conferences and other customer relationship-building efforts and events sponsored by Mitsubishi Power Aero. Implement other ways to develop customer account to foster trusting relationships and develop short- and long-term service work plans. · Travel to customer locations in Algeria is expected to build relationships; handle emergency troubleshooting or repairs within the capability of the CSM and in support of maintenance planning; present upgrade opportunities; improve service bulletin implementation; and provide a superior customer experience. · Maintain keen awareness of account value (i.e., historic, actual, and projected revenue per year by product line) and competently plan account short- and long-term goals. Monitor accounts receivable status and support the Finance team as needed to ensure timely collections. Required Skills · Business acumen and contractual service business knowledge · Highly effective communications and influencing skills · High-functioning team play · Strong ability to present and summarize topics for internal stakeholders and customers utilizing MS 365; capacity to interface maturely at various levels of customer’s organization · Proactive engagement and energy to raise customer service level · Must be fully proficient in French and English (verbal and written); proficiency in Arabic desirable and a plus Education/Experience · Business degree or engineering degree (mechanical or electrical preferred); alternatively, minimum 20 years of related experience in the power generation field · Mitsubishi Power Aero product experience highly preferred, but not required; other aero-derivative or heavy-frame gas turbine technology acceptable · Power generation business experience highly preferred · Previous customer service experience required Additional Requirement 20-40% travel guideline Base location in Glastonbury, CT Job Type: Full-time Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Shift: Day shift Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Customer Service Manager: 10 years (Required) Language: fluent English and French (Required) Ability to Commute: Glastonbury, CT 06033 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Glastonbury, CT 06033: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required) Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $130,000