Service Manager

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

The Service Manager role is responsible for the management of daily operations and employees within a robust service department. This role collaborates with leadership to develop local market service strategy, and align branch and corporate initiatives, to encourage growth of current business and cultivate new customers.

• Responsible for building strong relationships with customers with face‑to‑face interaction, as well as building strong working alliances with internal departments or facilities to ensure proper management of the service life‑cycles.
• Provide regular direction and coaching to field‑based employees to ensure timely service to customers, increased service revenue, and implementation of best practices and optimization of efficient department workflows.
• Develop department KPIs, and drive team performance through KPI and profit & loss performance reporting; implement operational process improvements that are aligned with strategic priorities.
• Develop and manage project plans in support of the sales and technical service life‑cycle, including delegating responsibilities to technical service, and operations staff and holding staff accountable for executing on project deliverables.
• Manage service assets including technician fleet vehicles, tools, parts inventory, and the resolution of inventory variances.
• Partner with relevant branch and company departments to develop a successful and healthy Service Department through designing and executing on a team and customer‑focused culture by finding the knowledge and skills to bridge operational gaps, creating optimal workflows, and aligning internal processes.
• Responsible to ensure our service technicians are compliant with company and regulatory standards (i.e. x‑ray compliance, rental equipment reporting, etc.).
• Communicate organization information through department meetings, one‑on‑one meetings, co‑travel, email, and regular interpersonal communication; resolve employee concerns in an effective, prompt, and consistent manner and promote an inclusive environment where different employee perspectives are valued.
• Oversee, and effectively lead, branch and team directed change management activities.
• Comply with Company and department policies and standards; performs other duties as assigned.

• Accountable for team staffing and managing direct reports to include development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties.
• Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow ethical business practices and Company’s Code of Conduct to maintain a supportive and productive working environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related area or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 6 years experience in a related industry such as service or warehouse, or in a leadership/management role and.
• 2 years management or leadership experience gained through increasingly responsible and mentoring peers within a service department.
• Drivers License Required.

• Office:
  This position primarily operates in a professional office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers, and other office equipment and devices for professional services.
• Primary Traveling:
  This position requires traveling to customer locations and providing services and support to customers.

• 60% This position requires traveling to customer locations and providing services and support to customers.

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on…