Manager I – Field Technical Service Engineering – Surgical

Manager I – Field Technical Service Engineering – Surgical

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs. Assoc.+9 yrs.; M.S.+2 yrs.; PhD+0 yrs.)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• Possess a current valid driver’s license and good driving record over the last three years.
• Candidates must have the ability to work independently from home office 40% and in the field 60% — traveling within the assigned region and overnight stays as required.
• Ability to travel overnight 50% of the time or as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive service and sales support on all Alcon equipment.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, field sales, clinical teams and other regional managers ensuring that customer’s needs are met.
• Maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction through timely solutions of multifaceted issues.
• Meet or exceed annual regional goals through established metrics.
• Confirm compliance of all regulatory requirements assigned to the region’s Field Service Engineers.
• Achieve financial goals and control expenses within budgetary guidelines.
• Support service contracts and time-material revenue by working closely with the internal sales team.
• Co-travel with direct reports to assess capabilities, provide feedback and coaching.
• Hire, develop, train, motivate and lead a team of Field Service Engineers.
• Implement team’s work objectives, performance reviews, and disciplinary action within Alcon guidelines.
• Perform other duties, monthly reports and projects as assigned by service management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a business segment with P&L responsibilities.
• Demonstrable track record of daily multi-tasking capabilities, setting priorities and scheduling work activities.
• Ability to resolve problems, think analytically and communicate professionally in high-pressure, time-sensitive customer environments.
• Available for “on-call” support before and after normal working hours.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint.
• Experience with SAP, Salesforce, and ServiceMax or equivalent ERP/CRM/FSM.
• Effectively influence and communicate with cross functional teams.
• Five years of experience in healthcare services or equipment sales.
• 2+ years leading people, managing projects, and influencing organizations.
• Leading and motivating service teams.
• Medical / ophthalmic laser technology.
• Accustomed to working with hospital operating room and surgery center protocols.
• Familiar with connecting medical devices to hospital networks.