Description
The Customer Service Lead will oversee and manage our field service technicians and parts sales team. This role is critical in ensuring the delivery of high-quality service and customer satisfaction and strengthening Wellons’ aftermarket parts and services offering, creating a scalable service model, and reinforcing the company’s reputation for quality and reliability. The Customer Service Manager will play a key role in driving both customer loyalty and long-term revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service and sales for an OEM and a proven track record of leadership and success in similar roles.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Leadership & Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop the field service technicians and parts sales team (14 total in multiple states)
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the teams.
Set clear performance goals and provide regular feedback to team members.
Customer Service:
Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by overseeing the customer support and service processes.
Effective direct contact with customers before, during, and after sales, as well as with all personnel involved
Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers
Identify and develop relationships with potential new customers
Address and resolve escalated customer issues promptly and effectively.
Develop and implement Training tools and processes to deliver to our customers.
Develop and implement customer service policies and procedures.
Champion the development and roll out of paid Customer Service contracts to our customers.
Parts Sales Management:
Drive parts sales, retrofits and rebuild initiatives and strategies to achieve sales targets.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers at the Mill Level.
Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
Review estimates and proposal to ensure they meet margin objectives
Operational Excellence:
Streamline and optimize service delivery processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Implement KPI’s to measure and report performances on a department and individual level.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with other departments to ensure alignment and coordination of efforts.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, team members, and upper management.
Prepare and present reports on team performance, project status, and customer satisfaction.
Skills
Customer service, Mechanical, Electrical, Field service, Supervisory skills, costing, estimating, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, forestry, biomass
Top Skills Details
Customer service, Mechanical, Electrical, Field service, Supervisory skills, costing, estimating
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Required:
Experience in Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service Management, and Customer Support
Proven leadership and team management experience
Strong Analytical Skills to review and interpret customer feedback and operational data
Exceptional Communication skills, including verbal and written, to interact effectively with customers and internal teams
Strong financial acumen, including Costing and Estimating.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Proficiency using CRM software and ERP systems.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, mechanical or electrical engineering.
Knowledge of the forest products or biomass industry
Key Competencies:
Financial management and cost control
Contract administration
Customer-focused mindset
Process improvement orientation
Knowledge/experience of the Forest Products Industry preferred
Familiarity with biomass energy systems and/or lumber dry kiln systems
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English language
Ability to travel up to 30%, and work hours outside of routine schedule as required to support projects
Supportive and encouraging
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, WA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00/yr.
Vacation: 3 weeks Sick Time: 5 days Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Retirement Plan: Employee contributed 401(k) and Profit Sharing
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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