District Technical Service Manager- Jacksonville, FL

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Location: Jacksonville, FL

Job Schedule: Full-time field role. You must reside in the assigned district

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Sponsorship: No

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We are currently looking for a District Technical Service Manager to join our team in Southeast Region .

Job Summary: Assists in resolving vehicle repairs that dealer technicians are unable to diagnose and repair. Instructs dealer technicians in proper diagnostic and repair procedures. Performs incident investigations and prepares related reports.

Conducts evaluations of customer buyback vehicles. Acts as primary interface with national consumer affairs and the technical hotline in relation to customer requests, Better Business Bureau (BBB) arbitration, and Lemon Law cases. Analyzes dealership's service department operations and provides constructive feedback to dealership management and NNA regional staff.

Identifies areas of improvement, develops recommended action plans, and reviews with Dealer Principal/Executive manager including P&S Management to improve service customer satisfaction and retention. Works with FOM counterpart(s) to synergize operations.

Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

A Day in the Life:

  • Conducts routine dealership visits to review operations and meet with vehicle service staff, management and Dealer Principal to assess all aspects of service operations
  • Coordinates with FOM and DTSM Management on analysis of quality of customer interface and service practices in dealerships' P&S operations. Participates in CSI focused reviews and addresses identified issues with dealerships. Identifies and clones best practices. Develops action plans with dealerships to enhance customer satisfaction and correct poor habits. Monitors staff performance through real time technology tools and customer satisfaction scores. Understands sources of customer complaints and addresses with management
  • Assists in resolving vehicle repairs that dealer technicians are unable to diagnose and repair. Instructs dealer technicians in proper diagnostic and repair procedures. Demonstrates the awareness for adding value to the Company by decreasing warranty costs
  • Communicates with engineering and technical hotline staff to identify, report and resolve technical issues. Identifies and analyzes technical issues resulting in repeat repairs, or customer dissatisfaction. Analyzes decisions from the customer's viewpoint and takes action with the customer's needs and values in mind
  • Conducts investigations into incidents by examining vehicles and subsystems, provides supporting photos and reviews repair history and related fire, police, witness, and expert reports. Prepares reports to company management documenting the facts and results of investigation. Makes swift and thoughtful decisions based on a clear understanding of Nissan's strategy
  • Conducts customer buyback evaluations determining suitability of vehicles for resale or donation; oversees final repairs; prepares related reports and documentation, and coordinates final disposition of vehicle
  • Acts as the company's representative and expert witness for Lemon law arbitration, product liability, and breach-of-warranty litigation providing testimony during depositions. Prior to arbitration, works with the consumer affairs department to assess the situation and to develop an equitable resolution for the customer. Teams with people from other organizations, independently of borders (functions, regions, and affiliates), to reach a target
  • Reviews and evaluates dealership technician training needs, special tool inventory, electronic information systems, and service advisor training on special programs; identifies areas of deficiencies/inefficiencies and recommends solutions. Promotes service department certification and supports recognition of achievements. Consistently contributes to building brand value by delivering on our brand promise
  • Provides dealers with approvals/denials/recommendations on Warranty and Goodwill claims.
  • Uses extensive systems knowledge and dealership data to evaluate approval requests for warranty and goodwill type claims
  • Acts as technical subject matter expert during warranty review activities
  • As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative
Who We're Looking for: Required: Job Knowledge and Skill: Thorough knowledge of automobile mechanical and electronic functions; good general knowledge of dealership service operation. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

Four or more years of professional technical experience, auto
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