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CHIDI IHEKERE

Lewisville,TX

Summary

Tenured professional with proven experience in customer-facing roles, including sales, service, and operational management. Seeking the position of Aftermarket & Customer Service Director - Americas to leverage expertise in strategy development, team management, and customer relationship building to drive revenue growth and achieve organizational targets.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CORPORATE SERVICE DIRECTOR

Lonestar Forklift
06.2018 - Current

o Redesigned and actively working Work-in-Progress KPIs, resulting in an average 30% conversion to cash and $1.6MM EBITA increase.

o Closely collaborate with internal key stakeholders to maintain a robust pipeline with strategic customers, resulting in revenue targets exceeding the tenure of the role.

o Coach and mentor Customer Success team to address problems head-on, implement successful corrective actions, and protect recurring revenue. Identified $500k in non-submitted warranty claims negotiated with OEMs, resulting in 95% payment.

o Analyze service technician KPIs, including profitability rate, to realize a net reduction of payroll averaging 17% per quarter.

o Innovate service line offerings and implemented monthly vendor training in essential account portfolio to grow profitability by 15% YOY.

o Designed Quoting Shared Services, centralizing and increasing output of quotes to prospective customers by 30% and increasing company revenue by 15% in sixty days.

o Prepare regular flux analysis for all 8 branches for trends to produce data-driven insights to reallocate capital and opportunities for cost reduction. Implemented and monitor standardized warranty procedures to ensure compliance with vendor reimbursement guidelines and maximize warranty claim returns.

o Created recruiting and onboarding programs for all service employees to standardize process excellence, promote engagement, and reduce employee time-to-value.

o Examine branches' reporting and inspect performance for OSHA Compliance and potential risk.

o Assist with special marketing projects by facilitating convention booths, recruiting new employee talent, and contacting various buyer profiles to explain new marketing campaigns.

SENIOR TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Briggs Equipment
01.2007 - 04.2018

o Increased sales in four-state territories by 38% within one year through cold calls, face-to-face prospecting, and trade show exhibitions.

o Recognized as Top Salesperson from 2009 – 2015 by creating and maintaining a consistent sales pipeline.

o Data mined and analyzed strategic account KPIs to protect revenue, including monitoring customer spend rate, lease term expiration, credit acquisitions, and other incentives to increase retention.

o Communicated regularly with territory, regional, and strategic managers for daily support and strategic account planning.

o Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth.

o Researched competitor activity and used findings to develop sales growth strategies.

o Attended trade shows and industry events to promote company products and services.

SUPERVISOR, SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Briggs Equipment (Hyster Division)
01.2004 - 12.2007

o Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

o Presented KPIs, trend analysis and data-driven recommendations to Senior Management for optimal operational wage and service efficiencies and increased profitability.

o Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.

o Standardized practice of mining existing accounts in Salesforce for up-sells of additional equipment and parts.

o Dispatched and supervised 85-90 direct report technicians for customer-centric and quality delivery.

o Prepared OSHA and compliance reports to support regulatory and internal audit efforts.

o Received credentials as a Certified Forklift Trainer.

SUPERVISOR, DISPATCHING DEPARTMENT

Mustang Tractor Supply
01.2003 - 01.2004

o Dispatched 30 direct report technicians to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts while minimizing overtime costs.

o Created and implemented generator service and sales plan offerings to identify and address new buyer profiles.

o Created annual department budget, recorded monthly revenue and variance analysis, and reconciled liability accounts for consolidation and audit compliance.

o Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

o Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS -

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

High School Diploma -

Bishop Lynch High School
Dallas, TX

Franklin Covey Training -

The Seven Habits For Managers

Skills

  • Service & Sales Top Producer
  • Customer-Centric Resilience
  • Outcome-Driven Performance
  • Data-Supported Strategic Planning
  • Servant-Leader Team Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Proficient MS Office & CRM User

Timeline

CORPORATE SERVICE DIRECTOR

Lonestar Forklift
06.2018 - Current

SENIOR TERRITORY SALES MANAGER

Briggs Equipment
01.2007 - 04.2018

SUPERVISOR, SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Briggs Equipment (Hyster Division)
01.2004 - 12.2007

SUPERVISOR, DISPATCHING DEPARTMENT

Mustang Tractor Supply
01.2003 - 01.2004

BACHELOR OF ARTS -

Texas State University

High School Diploma -

Bishop Lynch High School

Franklin Covey Training -

The Seven Habits For Managers
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