Zonal Service Head, North At Exide Industries Limited
Summary
Strategic and results-driven leader with 14+ years of experience in After-Sales Service, Dealer Management, and Operational Excellence. Proven ability to lead large teams, implement transformation projects, and deliver top-ranked performance across India. Recognized for driving customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Zonal Service Head – North Zone
Exide Industries Limited (EIL)
02.2022 - Current
Lead service operations across North Zone, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies.
Drive customer satisfaction through proactive issue resolution and timely feedback management.
Monitor TAT (Turnaround Time) and optimize workflows for improved efficiency.
Manage CRM and WMS systems for data accuracy and warranty trend analysis.
Conduct dealership visits, technical training, and warranty reduction initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D for product improvement through battery life and cut-open analysis.
Successfully implemented HUPS AMC and Li-ion HUPS sales initiatives.
Previous Roles at Exide Industries:
Regional Service Head – Delhi | Sep 2019 – Jan 2022
Regional OE Coordinator – North | Sep 2015 – Aug 2019
Sr. Service Engineer – Gurgaon | Apr 2014 – Aug 2015
Service Engineer – Punjab | Jun 2011 – Mar 2014
Production Engineer
Globe Capacitors Ltd.
07.2010 - 05.2011
Managed production for OEM clients including LG, Samsung, Usha, Godrej, Orient, Crompton Greaves, Hitachi, GE Motors etc.
Education
B.Tech - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Punjab Technical University
01.2010
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Punjab Technical University
01.2006
Skills
After-Sales & Service Management
Career Highlights
Career Highlights
Led After-Sales & Service operations for North Zone, consistently achieving No. 1 ranking in service performance.
Directed a workforce of 45+ on-roll employees and 300+ third-party associates, ensuring operational excellence and superior customer satisfaction.
Implemented Service Transformation Projects in collaboration with McKinsey and Salesforce (SFDC), driving process efficiency and digital adoption.
Introduced on-spot decision-making framework for the E-Rickshaw segment, successfully rolled out across PAN India.
Achieved highest sales performance in OE dealership network, strengthening revenue streams and dealer engagement.
Delivered record service revenue growth through AMC programs and out-of-warranty doorstep services, enhancing customer retention and profitability.
Accomplishments
Strategic Initiatives & Achievements
Project Management: Successfully launched Doorstep Service at customer locations, enhancing convenience and customer satisfaction.
Cost Optimization: Implemented Doorstep Service model and empowered dealers, enabling the closure of all standalone service stations across the zone, resulting in significant cost savings.
Service Integration: Seamlessly merged Automotive and Industrial Division services into a unified platform with shared manpower, improving resource utilization and operational efficiency.
Turnaround Time (TAT): Achieved best-in-class TAT performance across the zone post-service integration, setting a benchmark for speed and reliability.
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