Field Service Manager
Vermeer
Field Service Manager
Vermeer
Manufactures and supports industrial, agricultural equipment
Who We Are
Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.
Work Shift
1 - First ShiftJob Summary
Are you the type of person who provides a deep level of product support as it relates to machine performance, customer satisfaction, and dealer network development. In this role you will manage and lead an assigned dealer territory helping impact the customer service experience. We are looking for an experienced individual with a passion for customer support through dealer development initiatives.What You’ll Do
1. Exhibit the Vermeer characteristics of caring culture, demonstrating agility, customer focused and stewardship while modeling the associated behaviors.
2. Grow and develop customer relationships while partnering with our local Vermeer dealer.
3. Management of an assigned territory focused on dealer development within product support while engaging with industry best practices.
4. Analyzing field data to help prioritize machine enhancement resources.
5. Monitorfield product performance and provide ideas to improve where applicable.
6. Understand and communicate the use of data around machine troubleshooting and performance and be able to tie this back into the dealership business and service performance.
What We’re Looking For
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, or Ag Systems Technology related field witha minimum of eightyears' experienceintechnicalcustomer support; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
- Related field experience; Field Technical Support, Fleet Management, Dealer Development, Customer Relations, Product Service Support, or Product and Application Support.
- Knowledge of Vermeer equipment, software systems, and fluid power systems as it related to service, warranty, engineering, and quality.
- Ability to understand customer needs and expectations; ability to implement processes and procedures to meet those needs and willingness to go the “extra mile”.
-Ability to read and use data to visualize and highlight tends, patterns and correlations to machine and dealer performance
- Ability toconfidentlymake tough decisions and offer solutions in the field in order take care of the customer.
- Ability to prepare thorough, accurate,professionaland error-free documents for management decision-making purposes.
- Demonstration of excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of customers and Vermeer staff; demonstration of good telephone communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible, work under pressure, and manage confrontation in high pressure situations; ability to change priorities to meet customer demand; ability to break down complex situations into smaller, manageable, actionable pieces.
- Demonstrated credibility and leadership inproviding excellent customer support.
- Ability to work independently without supervision and without other assistance in the field.
- Ability to effectively manage travel time spent at dealerships, and customer visits.
- Ability to provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and coworkers.
- Ability todeveloppositive interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness with customers and peers.
Travel
- Significant travel is expected of this position.
Work Location
HYBRID: Some of a team member’s day-to-day work may be best done at a location other than a Vermeer campus. Discuss specific arrangements with your manager.Equal Opportunity Employer
At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at [email protected].
Interested? We’d love to get to know you.
Vermeer designs, makes, and supports industrial and agricultural equipment for professionals. Its product lineup includes trenchers, vacuum excavators, brush chippers, balers, disc mowers, and other field machines used in agriculture, construction, mining, landscaping, fluid management, and recycling. The company differentiates itself with a focus on niche professional markets, strong after-sales service, and a robust parts ecosystem through Borestore.com and Vermeerstore.com. Its goal is to provide reliable, durable equipment and durable relationships with customers by offering comprehensive service, parts, and community-focused support.
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