Customer Support Manager - Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia

John Deere

The Role

Overview

Manage customer support for dealers across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.

Key Responsibilities

  • compliance
  • warranty
  • issue resolution
  • process improvement
  • kpi reporting
  • support management

Tasks

-Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and company standards across all markets. -Oversee warranty administration and product safety initiatives. -Lead, coach, and develop a team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. -Oversee all customer and dealer support functions, ensuring high standards of satisfaction. -Plan, direct, and manage customer support activities for all dealers in the region, aligning with company objectives. -Implement parts and service sales and marketing plans in collaboration with Aftermarket Sales Lead and global teams. -Collaborate with internal teams to resolve product issues and enhance support processes. -Guide dealers in building service department capacity and capability. -Lead initiatives to improve customer support processes, tools, and systems. -Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer support, dealer satisfaction, and aftermarket sales.

Requirements

  • john deere
  • customer support
  • parts sales
  • leadership
  • travel 35%
  • kpi analysis

What You Bring

-Previous experience supporting John Deere products or working within the John Deere dealer network. -Demonstrated experience in customer support, product support, or a related field. -Experience in marketing and sales, especially in parts and service sales. -Strong communication, planning, organizing, and leadership skills. -Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%, including internationally. -Exposure to Southeast Asian markets and cultures. -Experience managing multiple stakeholders and driving cross-functional collaboration. -Proven ability to lead and develop teams. -Experience in the agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment industry. -Ability to analyze and report on KPIs and performance metrics.

Benefits

-Paid Parental leave – 16 Weeks for new parents -A mature outlook on flexible work arrangements which allows you to truly balance work and life. -Professional Development (Higher Education, Training & Memberships) -Purchase Leave Paid Community Leave available -Friendly and inclusive company culture where wellbeing of our employees is at the forefront of everything we do. -This role comes with a company car or car allowance as per policy. -15% Super if you choose to go with John Deere Mercer Super Plan

The Company

About John Deere

-With a legacy of innovation, John Deere pioneered the development of the self-scouring steel plow, revolutionizing farming. -Today, it continues to lead in machinery, technology, and services, helping farmers, builders, and forestry workers optimize their work. -John Deere's financial growth has been fueled by consistent investments in research, expanding its product line with cutting-edge technologies. -Key products include tractors, combines, harvesters, excavators, and loaders, all designed to maximize efficiency in their respective industries. -The company focuses on sustainable agriculture and advancing technology with GPS systems and precision agriculture tools. -John Deere’s global footprint spans across several continents, with a focus on local solutions that cater to regional agricultural and construction needs. -Noteworthy for its vast product range, John Deere integrates smart technology in machinery, such as automated driving and machine learning capabilities. -In the construction sector, John Deere has earned a reputation for durable, high-performance equipment capable of handling the toughest jobs. -Its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable machinery has made John Deere a household name in both urban and rural settings worldwide.

Sector Specialisms

Agricultural

Construction

Forestry

Compact Construction

Roadbuilding

Residential

Commercial

Golf and Sports Turf Care

Consumer Lawn and Garden Equipment

Snow and Debris Handling

Earthmoving

Material Handling

Mowing

Tilling

Harvesting Machinery

Planting

Dairy Farm Equipment

Precision Agriculture Systems & Services

ATV Manufacturing

Golf Cart Manufacturing

Snowmobile Manufacturing