Regional Service Manager in Topeka, Kansas

Regional Service Manager

We provide systems and services that help our customers work smarter, feel safer, and collaborate more effectively. Tech Electronics is a technology services organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with seven offices across the Midwest. At Tech Electronics, we specialize in low voltage life safety and communication systems serving education, healthcare, construction, government, commercial-industrial, SMB, and worship industries. From fire alarm installation and testing to security, access control, video surveillance, and communication systems, our tailored solutions deliver connection and protection.

At Tech Electronics, we pride ourselves on bringing a unique family atmosphere to an ever-evolving technology marketplace. We recognize that our people made us special when we opened our doors nearly 60 years ago, and they continue to drive our success today. We are committed to helping motivated individuals discover their strengths, develop their talents, and build meaningful careers. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where your work has a direct impact on customers, employees, and business growth, our Tech family is waiting for you!

What's in it for you?

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance on DAY ONE
• Company cell phone
• Paid Time Off & Accrued Personal Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-term & Short-term Disability
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• Relaxed Family Culture
• Teladoc, Surgery Plus, & other medical benefits

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Regional Service Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing Tech Electronics' customer support and service coordination functions across the organization. This role provides strategic direction for service operations, ensuring customers receive timely, effective, and consistent support throughout the entire service lifecycle. This position serves as a key leader between customers, service teams, technical resources, and operational leadership. The Senior Manager will drive process improvements, establish service standards, improve customer satisfaction, develop team capabilities, and ensure service operations align with company goals.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership skills, customer service expertise, technical understanding of low voltage technology systems, and a passion for building scalable processes that enhance the customer experience.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Lead, mentor, and develop customer experience and service support team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and manage service desk objectives, performance metrics, and operational standards to improve customer response times, resolution rates, and overall satisfaction.
• Oversee the customer service request lifecycle from initial contact through final resolution, ensuring consistent processes and exceptional customer experiences.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex customer concerns, technical issues, and service challenges.
• Partner with Service Managers, Operations Leaders, Technicians, Sales Teams, and Executive Leadership to identify trends, resolve recurring issues, and improve service delivery.
• Analyze customer feedback, service data, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain service procedures, workflows, and documentation to support operational consistency across Tech Electronics locations.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, and internal technical experts to resolve complex system issues and improve technical support resources.
• Drive initiatives focused on increasing first-call resolution, reducing repeat service issues, and enhancing customer retention.
• Support technology and system improvements related to service management platforms, reporting, and customer communication tools.
• Identify training needs and create development opportunities to improve technical knowledge, customer service skills, and career growth within the team.
• Assist in budgeting, resource planning, and strategic initiatives related to customer experience and service operations.
• Promote a culture of ownership, urgency, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain strong working relationships with employees and leaders across all Tech Electronics offices to support a positive and productive work environment.

TECHNIAL KNOWLEDGE & SUPPORT

• Maintain strong working knowledge of Tech Electronics' service offerings, including:
• Fire alarm systems, inspection/testing requirements, troubleshooting, and code compliance considerations.
• Access control systems, including card readers, controllers, software platforms, and troubleshooting processes.
• Video surveillance systems, including cameras, recording platforms, networking considerations, and system support.
• Voice, communication, and other low voltage technology systems.
• Industry standards, manufacturer requirements, and best practices related to low voltage systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support to service teams when…