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Hetalkumar Patel

Seasoned Service Professional
Mumbai

Summary

Achieved exceptional service performance and customer satisfaction at Hafele India Pvt. Ltd. by building a high-performing team, enhancing processes, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Excelled in operations management and mentoring, contributing to significant revenue growth and improved staff retention through strategic problem-solving and effective decision-making. Committed service manager with experience coaching and directing team to improve customer interactions. Keen eye for identifying solutions to improve speed and accuracy while reducing costs of work processes. Dedicated appliance service professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Regional Service Manager

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
2022.04 - Current
  • Built high-performing regional service team by recruiting top talent, setting expectations, and providing ongoing feedback and coaching.
  • Enhanced regional service performance by implementing effective management strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and support business growth initiatives.
  • Managed budgets effectively by controlling costs without compromising on service quality or staff motivation levels.
  • Delivered consistently high levels of customer satisfaction by monitoring service quality and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to identify upsell opportunities, contributing to increased revenue generation within region.
  • Managed customer escalations effectively, ensuring timely resolutions and minimizing negative impacts on client relationships.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Fostered positive work environment that encouraged employee engagement, leading to improved staff retention rates within region.

Regional Service Manager

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
2021.08 - 2022.03

Managed service operations across five southern states, handling 45% share of total company’s service calls and business volume.

Led team of 11 members and 25 ASCs, ensuring adherence to key service metrics such as TAT, NPS, and defect management.

Focused on network expansion, improving ASC performance, and strategic planning for spare part availability.

Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive collaboration and support business growth initiatives.

Built high-performing regional service team by recruiting top talent, setting expectations, and providing ongoing feedback and coaching.

Deputy Manager

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
2021.04 - 2021.07

Assistant Manager

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
2018.04 - 2021.03

Senior Service Executive

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad
2016.11 - 2018.03

Managed service operations for luxury and premium built-in and free-standing appliances in Gujarat.
- Led team of 25+ engineers and 6 ASCs, conducting regular training, audits, and performance evaluations to maintain high service standards.
- Key member in developing and launching Engineer Mobile App in 2019, enhancing field service management.

Led service operations for kitchen appliances, monitoring ASC activities and managing material procurement and distribution.
- Conducted regular audits, dealer visits, and training to ensure high service quality and compliance with company standards.

Assistant Manager

Franke Faber India Ltd.
Ahmedabad
2016.08 - 2016.10

Senior Service Executive

Franke Faber India Ltd.
Ahmedabad
2012.10 - 2016.07

- Managed service operations across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, focusing on kitchen appliances.
- Developed strong service networks and implemented operational improvements to enhance service efficiency.

- Supervised service teams and ASCs, ensuring timely service resolution and strong dealer relationships.

  • Managed a high-performing service team, consistently exceeding performance targets and maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction levels.

Area Service Manager

KENT RO Systems Ltd.
Ahmedabad
2012.03 - 2012.10

- Led service operations for water purifiers, managing ASCs and SSDs across Gujarat to improve service response times and customer satisfaction.

  • Collaborated with sales teams to identify new opportunities for service contracts and revenue growth.

Service Executive

Next Retail India Ltd.
Ahmedabad
2010.12 - 2012.03

- Managed service operations for retail outlets across Gujarat, coordinating with counterpart form of the brand to resolve customer complaints and improve service quality.

Service Executive

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Bhavnagar
2010.07 - 2010.12

Oversaw after-sales service operations for multiple districts, handling customer escalations and ensuring timely resolution.

Achieved revenue target consistently.

Area Service In-charge

Tekcare Inida Pvt. Ltd.
Bhavnagar
2008.05 - 2010.07

- Led service operations across key districts in Saurashtra-Gujarat, managing ASCs and ensuring consistent service quality.

Education

National Institute of Engineering
Vadodara
2007.04 - 2008.04

Ekta High School
Bhavnagar
1993.04 - 1994.03

Skills

Service Operations Management

Performance monitoring & Improvement

Coaching and Mentoring

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-solving abilities

In-depth knowledge of consumer appliances and electronics

Expertise in troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures.

Hands-on experience with service audits, KPI tracking, and network management

Proficient in CRM systems, service apps, and operational software

Decision-Making

Team building

Timeline

Regional Service Manager

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
2022.04 - Current

Regional Service Manager

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
2021.08 - 2022.03

Deputy Manager

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
2021.04 - 2021.07

Assistant Manager

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
2018.04 - 2021.03

Senior Service Executive

Hafele India Pvt. Ltd.
2016.11 - 2018.03

Assistant Manager

Franke Faber India Ltd.
2016.08 - 2016.10

Senior Service Executive

Franke Faber India Ltd.
2012.10 - 2016.07

Area Service Manager

KENT RO Systems Ltd.
2012.03 - 2012.10

Service Executive

Next Retail India Ltd.
2010.12 - 2012.03

Service Executive

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
2010.07 - 2010.12

Area Service In-charge

Tekcare Inida Pvt. Ltd.
2008.05 - 2010.07

National Institute of Engineering
2007.04 - 2008.04

Ekta High School
1993.04 - 1994.03
Hetalkumar PatelSeasoned Service Professional