Account Services Manager
Atlanta, GA, United States
Account Service Manager (ASM) North America
The ASM position in North America is responsible for managing several customer programs and coordinating them across multiple functional areas such as R&D, Marketing, Operations, Solutions Engineering and the Service Region. The candidate must understand market requirements, features/technical aspects of the press, partner solutions, product roadmaps, key technology concepts, and the competitive landscape in which our presses are sold. This role requires daily communication between the customer and various departments within HP.
Account Service Manager (ASM)
Manages customer project delivery
For large and complex customers, ranging from single to multi-site organizations
Ensure service delivery and (Total Customer Experience) TCE of the accounts under his/her responsibility.
Manages business development
Identifies and develops new opportunities with client
Work with customer to improve any knowledge/operational gaps identified thru customer data analysis
Promote service/non-service product offerings aimed at customer improvement
Acts as opportunity manager for high risk deals
Manages client relationships
Manages upper level client delivery relationships, mainly in the production and operation management level.
Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients
Primary Responsibilities
Manage HP Strategic Accounts (end to end) from service perspective
Manages performance of key service metrics including TCE, services, revenue and profitability
Defines strategic direction via quarterly/yearly account reviews with the strategic accounts
Promote growth (print volume) at customer site thru process improvement, operator training, and workflow optimization
Creates and fosters relationships with Sales, (Global Business Unit) GBU and Services to meet needs of Strategic Accounts
Weekly call with production manager and quarterly formal account reviews with supplies an account sales manager
Leadership and coordination in projects with Account Mgr., Service District Mgr, Service Team Leads, Supplies Business Mgr.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Required:
First Level University degree 5 years experience in project management or in like roles/businesses
MBA Preferred
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of key HP Services' operational policies, processes and methodologies applicable to project management. Speaks with authority to most layers of depth related to project management methods
Handling of internal and external collisions
Strong in communications and communication-discipline
Consultation and Negotiation
Team Player
Capable for cooperation
Very good presentations skills
Hold out critics (internal + external)
Knowledge of Indigo products or PWI Inkjet Printing is advantaged
Critical Competencies To Drive Business Results
Customer Engagement/Program Knowledge
Actively develops and incorporates profound understanding of client factors when planning and executing client project/program activities
Program Execution
Applies understanding of project/program requirements to execute day-to-day implementation
Program Tracking and Reporting
Continuously mines program data to assess overall contribution of program to business success
Program Improvement
Continuously monitors, troubleshoots, and improves program to ensure program effectiveness
Program Troubleshooting
Resolves program issues quickly to maintain client satisfaction while protecting HP's interests
Program Team Management
Effectively manages and develops project team to achieve project/program objectives
Services Support Policies & Procedures
Applies understanding of HP service organization and functions to support internal and external customer requests
Program Improvement
Continuously monitors, troubleshoots, and improves program to ensure program effectiveness
Program Management Methods
Applies program/project management methods and processes to define, plan, cost, resource, track and ensure the accomplishment of targeted goals
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