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Gary MacPhail

HAMPSHIRE,IL

Summary

A hands-on construction/industrial equipment professional that has the ability to apply technical expertise with common sense in order to quickly assess and solve customer service issues. Applies exceptional communication skills to resolve concerns and enhance relationships.

Knowledgeable Dealer Support Manager with proven background in managing all divisions of after sales support. Successfully maintained high levels of customer satisfaction by providing clear explanations and resolving disputes efficiently. Demonstrated exceptional integrity and keen attention to detail.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Dealer Support Manager

Hitachi Construction Machinery America
03.2022 - Current



· Drive and support assigned dealers in the support of all products

· Take appropriate actions on concerns and issues from dealers

· Monitor, follow up, and report dealer support performance

· Work with Technical Support, Warranty, Training and sales departments in support

· Communicate the possibilities/risks regarding machine defects and or areas of possible customer dis-satisfaction

· Work with Managers to develop assigned dealers’ product support departments and resolve technical issues.

· Support Key Account & governmental activities for assigned area

Primary Job Responsibilities:

· Being the support interface for assigned dealers

· Developing dealer profitability through strategic dealer development of assigned dealers

· Managing the development, implementation, and follow-up of the dealer business plan

· Driving discussions concerning sales / support adjustments (technical policy and/or goodwill)

· Contribution goals, operating expenses, and customer satisfaction for assigned dealers.

· Warranty acceptance

· Machine down days

· Parts sales in line with market share performance

· Mandatory modification completion

· business plan development, implementation & execution

· customer service satisfaction

District Product Support Manager

Doosan Infracore
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Represents the company at the dealer level.
  • Assist the dealers in effort to provide top quality parts and service levels.
  • On dealer development with regards to best practices to improve the dealerships parts and service department efficiency and profitability.
  • Responsible for evaluating the Dealerships through completion of the Dealer Parts and Service Review.
  • Assure the dealers have a clear understanding of the company Policies and Procedures.
  • Routine discussions to improve and maintain levels of performance.
  • Evaluate and act on requests from dealers regarding commercial policy adjustments.
  • Support all parts and service programs through active promotion at the dealerships.
  • Assist in initial capability evaluation of potential new dealerships.

Sr. After Sales Support Manager

Yanmar America
01.2011 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for traveling to distributor, dealer and customer locations to resolve customer issues, and provide dealers with after sales support.
  • Test and evaluate engine and system performance in the field.
  • Assist with onsite and offsite training for tools, equipment and products.
  • Tear down, inspection, and diagnosis of engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems and assist with warranty claims.
  • Support Industrial, Agriculture, Construction and Utility Vehicles product lines, dealers, engine centers and distributors.
  • Support dealers with parts issues.
  • Evaluate dealership customer support capabilities and performance.
  • Assist Sales Managers with new dealer prospecting.
  • Support trade shows, training and dealer events.

Technical Service Technician

MTD Products
01.2003 - 01.2011
  • Responsible for handling service issues regarding all company owned product lines.
  • Communicates with service dealers regarding service issues and troubleshooting.
  • Assist in development of service advisories.
  • Analyze and approve processing of warranty claims.
  • Single point of contact for questions regarding compact tractors and commercial equipment.

Key Manager

Lewis Equipment
01.1987 - 01.2003
  • Responsible for significantly growing revenues to over $750,000 by developing a reputation for delivering customer satisfaction and providing superior quality service.
  • Communicates with vendors regarding warranty coverage issues.
  • Train all technicians and sales staff on technical aspects of all products.
  • Contact equipment manufacturer with product quality control concerns.
  • Handle all service related customer issues to ensure complete satisfaction.
  • Hands on experience with servicing, troubleshooting and repairing all equipment carried.
  • Diagnosis complex service issues on all types of equipment to determine the cause of failure of parts and components.
  • Conduct instructional seminars on operational and maintenance aspects of equipment for large commercial customers.

Education

Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois

High School - undefined

Burlington Central High School
Burlington, Illinois

Skills

  • Dependability
  • Quick thinking
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Dealer Support Manager

Hitachi Construction Machinery America
03.2022 - Current

District Product Support Manager

Doosan Infracore
01.2020 - 03.2022

Sr. After Sales Support Manager

Yanmar America
01.2011 - 01.2020

Technical Service Technician

MTD Products
01.2003 - 01.2011

Key Manager

Lewis Equipment
01.1987 - 01.2003

High School - undefined

Burlington Central High School

Elgin Community College
Gary MacPhail