Service Manager - Master Trades Group

SERVICE MANAGER / SALES MANAGER - LEN THE PLUMBER / Alexandria VA - NOVA Branch

Len The Plumber Heating and Air is seeking a talented Manager to lead a team of Plumbing Techs in our bustling, high-volume Alexandria VA Branch location!

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of direct management experience with a proven record of mobilizing and driving a team to achieve set goals (revenue, efficiency, customer service). The ideal candidate is a self-driven leader and highly motivated to make a strong impact on the team, the company, and our customers.

Our Service Managers lead our team of talented Techs - who must be strong in Coaching, Training, Sales Leadership, KPI management, Customer Service focus, and business operations.

We prefer our new Service Manager to come from a plumbing or HVAC background and have been a licensed Journeyman or Master Plumber - or have been a successful Residential Service Tech.

NEXSTAR & Service Titan experience is helpful!

Experience in other Residential / Consumer Services helpful - HVAC, Pest Control, Roofing, Landscaping, Home Improvement, etc.

The Service Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day sales, operations, and customer service experience for his/her technician team.

Must have SALES MANAGEMENT experience to coach, train, and drive KPI Metrics.

Competitive base Salary and BONUS based on Team & Branch performance!

Come join one of our largest branches of LTPHA service in Northern Virginia and all surrounding Counties!

Essential Job Functions:

• Effectively hiring, coaching, and training technicians to maximize sales and customer service opportunities
• Maintain close communication with all essential stakeholders and business partners to ensure proper detailing of tickets, accounting of revenue, and stocking and maintenance of trucks
• Work cohesively with Customer Service to ensure proper booking of calls based on the needs of the customer and problem resolution as necessary
• Respond to and effectively handles operational, employee, and customer issues in a timely and efficient manner
• Learn and execute the Nexstar (Industry Better Practices Group) Service Management System
• Optimize employee engagement and development for the Service Department by conducting: Routine ride-a-longs with technician/service personnel
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with employees to review recent performance results and to lay out plans to improve where needed and/or to recognize exceptional performance results
• Coordinate tactical/technical training to promote technician/employee development
• Hold a 1:1 meeting with Divisional Manager to review Service Mgr.'s weekly report and to develop corrective action plans as necessary
• P&L Review
• Review revenue and other KPI results relative to budget
• Review direct labor and material %'s to prior year and budget
• Determine and execute corrective action plans (if needed)

Collaborate with Dispatchers each day on:

• Review work order results and ensure quality and order completeness
• Prioritize work orders based on pre-determined ranking, customer, and financial criteria
• Review technician performance and behavior to maximize customer service and operational efficiency

Address customer complaints and satisfaction issues in a timely matter

• Same-day response to customer inquiries resulting in a positive response for the customer and LTP

Inspect trucks and uniforms

• Verify truck inventory has been re-stocked
• Assess truck and uniform condition and address unacceptable results as needed

Attend/orchestrate Daily Huddle to:

• Determine actions needed to hit daily/weekly/monthly goal
• Inform the Call Center of resource changes and ensure the board is constantly updated to reflect adjustments in the tech capacity
• Provide Same Day Service!

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in Strategic Planning sessions to provide input on the future direction of the company
• Collaborate with HR on recruiting, training, and retention programs
• Ability to stand up and sit down for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform a range of movements (i.e. squatting, bending, reaching, climbing, etc.) to support the supervised technicians during drive-a-longs and to perform residential plumbing services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to solve complex problems and develop an appropriate action plan
• Ability to manage internal resources effectively and efficiently
• Ability to Lead a Technical team by providing leadership and mentorship
• Excellent business acumen
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
• Good understanding of inventory management and logistics
• Problem-Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Amazing customer service skills
• Excellent verbal, and written communication

Experience/ Education:

• Minimum of 3 years of proven management experience in the service industry and a history of demonstrating excellence in the following areas:
• Team Development; Sales/Operations; Customer Service.
• Journeyman or Master Plumber certification preferred, but industry experience (plumbing, HVAC, Home Improvements, or similar Consumer Service) is a must.
• Microsoft Office suite of applications required

Compensation:

• Based on experience

Benefits:

• Competitive Dental, Vision, and Healthcare Plans
• 401(k) matching
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disclaimer: The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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