Service Account Manager
GE Vernova · Chennai
Job Description Summary
As a Services Account Manager, you will manage assigned customer service requests and issues from initial quotation through to delivery and issue resolution. Your role ensures a seamless, high-quality customer experience across the full service lifecycle for the requests and accounts assigned to you. Your responsibilities include:Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Managing assigned customer service requests end-to-end — from initial inquiry and quotation through order fulfillment, delivery, and issue closure.
- Preparing and issuing accurate, timely quotations in response to assigned service requests, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial requirements.
- Managing the Inquiry to Order (ITO) process for assigned requests, including coordinating commercial and contractual details with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, logistics, finance).
- Tracking assigned service requests and orders to ensure timely delivery, proactively communicating status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinating with internal teams (engineering, field service, supply chain) to resolve assigned customer issues, escalations, and technical queries efficiently.
- Ensuring service excellence by monitoring resolution times, quality, and customer satisfaction for assigned requests.
- Communicating clearly with customers throughout the lifecycle of assigned requests, setting expectations and managing follow-ups.
- Identifying recurring issues or service gaps within assigned accounts and escalating/collaborating with relevant teams (Marketing, Product Line, Engineering) to drive improvement.
- Applying Six Sigma analytical tools, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), to support resolution of reliability issues and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Maintaining accurate records of service requests, interactions, and resolutions within CRM/ERP systems.
- Supporting strong working relationships with customers on assigned requests to promote satisfaction and repeat engagement.
- Regularly reporting to the APAC Services Operations Manager on assigned request status, open issues, and service delivery performance.
- Staying informed on customer needs, product/service requirements, and regional market conditions relevant to assigned accounts.
- Collaborating with the Services Product Line team to relay customer feedback and support development of new/improved service offerings.
- If you are a detail-oriented, technically proficient professional passionate about delivering exceptional customer service in the Power Conversion sector across India/APAC, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity with GE Power Conversion.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Electrical Engineering or allied Engineering discipline. (Master's degree a plus.)
- 5–10 years of relevant experience in customer service, account management, technical support, or service operations.
- Offshore industry experience and process knowledge in one or more of: Metal, Marine, Oil & Gas, Test Bench, Material Handling, or Power Plant sectors.
- Knowledge of Power Electronics, High Voltage Equipment, and PLC systems.
- Experience with quotation preparation and ITO (Inquiry to Order) processes.
- Willingness to travel across India/APAC region as required.
Desired Characteristics
- Prior experience with MV/LV drives, industrial automation systems, and large motors and generators.
- Proficient in both oral and written communication in English (additional regional languages a plus).
- Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent service requests.
- Customer-centric mindset with a focus on responsiveness and issue resolution.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, field service, and supply chain teams.
- Proactive problem-solver, comfortable working in high-pressure, matrix-based environments.
- Experience with CRM/ERP systems for tracking service requests and orders.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency coupled with strong customer service orientation
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
More jobs at GE Vernova · Sales & Business Development jobs in Chennai