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Karneeswaran Kumaresh

Karneeswaran Kumaresh

Sr Manager - Customer & Service Support
Coimbatore

Summary

Experienced customer service manager with a proven track record of successfully leading teams and driving customer satisfaction. Highly skilled in managing customer inquiries, resolving conflicts, and ensuring excellent service delivery.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Sr Manager - Customer & Service Support

Messer Cutting Systems India Ltd
2023.04 - Current
  • Implemented Pre Sales CRM for Order Management and improved overall Efficiency in Order Placement, Order Confirmation, Order Processing, Order Fulfillment and Order Accomplishments which includes shipping and post delivery end to end support.
  • Developed and implemented customer feedback system, resulting in a 27% increase in customer retention and a 13% increase in upsell opportunities.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a proactive customer service strategy, resulting in a 15% increase in customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Streamlined and automated & seamless customer service processes SOPs, RACI & FMEA resulting in a 23% reduction in operational costs and increased scalability.
  • Improved FCR from 69% to 78.2% in 12 months by enhancing training agents, smart allocation w.r.t skill, rel-time feedback mechanism, advanced knowledge base documents, real-time chat with CFT, intelligent IVRs etc.
  • Led a team in managing a high volume of customer inquiries, achieving a 90% customer satisfaction rating and exceeding departmental goals by 15%.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided coaching and training to team members, resulting in a 10% improvement in overall team productivity.
  • Created and implemented customer service policies and in depth SOP and process maps, resulting in a 40% improvement in response time and a 22% decrease in customer escalations.
  • Implemented new customer service training program, leading to a 30% improvement in the quality of interactions and a 25% reduction in customer complaints.

Zonal Manager - South

Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
2019.05 - 2021.04
  • Proved as a successful Manager with effective team building during Pandemic - COVID period with 0 Attrition.
  • Managed a team of 80 customer service representatives to ensure prompt and effective resolution of customer inquiries, managing GANTT Chart and prioritization.
  • Created SOP for retrofit management with CFT team for more than 7 years ran customer machines identification, negotiation, preliminary visits, recommendation, conversion and execution which has helped in achieving 2.5Crs business with 12 successful projects in 8 Months with recurrence business in AMC and PM.
  • Introduced daily dashboard for Complaints, Satisfaction, Escalation, SLA target vs actual, pain areas with system driven review mechanism.
  • Improved manpower utilization and reduced occupancy level to 68% resulting in spending 10 days a month for courtesy visit and training programs.
  • Warranty cost from 0.47 to 0.34% against overall Sales value.
  • Established Defective Return Management, repair and converting as revenue.
  • Daily collaborating with inter departments in resolving factory related customer complaints and CFT member for 8D analysis and ECN implementation.
  • Implemented Sales Force CRM with 17 process automated modules with inbuilt BI, TIA, CS etc and improved Service Efficiency.
  • Implemented Automized Customer Survey tool with dynamic admin occupations, BI, inbuilt RACI with CA to convert Detractors to promoters.
  • Improved effective tool mechanism within CRM and Essential spares utilization dashboards.

Regional Service Manager

Microtek Ltd
2017.02 - 2019.04
  • Imparted training to employees on proper procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
  • Slashed Overhead cost by 29% by reducing Inventory value and Introduced BPR System in all Branches based on the consumption.
  • Initiated per call revenue and improved service revenue almost 36% in 1 year.
  • Conferred as Best Manager 5 times, best Branch / state in Service quality 6 times.
  • Worked across South India in supporting on customer complaints, Stock audit, manpower recruitment and training.
  • Achieved 73% NPS in TN gained good rapport by handling and resolving the issues timely for all Sales & Service Dealers.
  • Achieved highest TAT of 86% in Resolution and 67% in Response time.
  • Achieved highest service revenue.
  • Reduced repeat visits and warranty calls from 27% to 22.7% against total call volume.

Branch Service Manager (TN and Karnataka)

Luminous
2015.10 - 2017.03

Sr Service Incharge

Tata Sky Ltd
2011.07 - 2015.09

Sr Service Engineer (Head Office)

AMCO Batteries Ltd
2007.06 - 2011.06

Service Advisor

Honda
2007.04 - 2007.05

Education

Science, 12th Standard -

King's Matriculation Hr Sec School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2002.06 - 2003.05

10th - undefined

King's Matriculation Hr Sec School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology - Automobile Engineering

Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2003.07 - 2007.05

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Operations Management

Symbiosis University
Pune, Maharashtra
2009.08 - 2012.07

Skills

Order Management

Service Dealership Management

Team Leadership

Technology and Collaboration

Customer Satisfaction

Process Improvement

CRM Implementation

Project Management

Quality Management

Operational Efficiency

Soft Skills

After-Sales Revenue Management

Data Management

Customer retention

Customer Complaints

Empathy and Problem Solving

Systematic approach

Big Data handling

BI and analysis

Ambitious in adapting to new technologies

Leadership & development

Capable in handling resources (5M's)

Strategic thinking & Change Management

Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Proficient in Service KPIs & SWOT Analysis

Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation

Collaborative

Certification

Agile Management, 2024

Awards

  • Service Excellence Award, Acknowledged for consistently providing exceptional service, exceeding customer expectations, and driving positive customer feedback., Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
  • Customer Service Team of the Year, Led a highly successful customer service team, achieving the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the company and increasing overall customer retention., Tata Sky Ltd
  • Team Player Award, Appreciated for collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams to address customer issues, maintaining a seamless customer experience across various departments., Amalgamations Ltd
  • Best value kaizen for warranty cost reduction, Messer Cutting Systems India Ltd
  • Best Manager award - Consecutive 3 times for Service Revenue - Luminous
  • Best Manager award - Highest revenue - Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd

Disclaimer

I, Karneeswaran Kumaresh, hereby declare that the information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: T4574965
  • Father's Name: Mr. Kumaresh
  • Date of Birth: 01/12/85
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Accomplishments

  • Implemented Pre Sales & Post Sales CRM with Process Automations.
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
  • Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities
  • Improved FTR from 69% to 78.2% in 12 months by enhancing training agents, smart allocation and Digital Service Strategies.
  • Achieved 82% CSI through Implementing process automated tool
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeated business.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures meeting ISO Standards.
  • Introduced daily dashboard for Complaints, Satisfaction, Escalation, SLA target vs actual though BI integration
  • Reduced Warranty cost from 0.47 to 0.34% against overall Sales value through Continuous Improvement & Sig Sigma approach.
  • Established Defective Return Management, repair and converting as revenue.
  • Achieved 24% Customer retention by process automated retention & recapture process approach with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieved 115% Spares revenue by introducing Life Cycle Management techniques for non-touched customers.
  • Achieved 100% Vendor ROI by completing and integrating SWOT analysis with accuracy and efficiency.

Work Availability

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Software

Sales Force CRM - Technical & Functional (Administrator)

Power BI - Functional

JIRA - Functional

SAP - Functional

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Sr Manager - Customer & Service Support

Messer Cutting Systems India Ltd
2023.04 - Current

Zonal Manager - South

Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd
2019.05 - 2021.04

Regional Service Manager

Microtek Ltd
2017.02 - 2019.04

Branch Service Manager (TN and Karnataka)

Luminous
2015.10 - 2017.03

Sr Service Incharge

Tata Sky Ltd
2011.07 - 2015.09

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Operations Management

Symbiosis University
2009.08 - 2012.07

Sr Service Engineer (Head Office)

AMCO Batteries Ltd
2007.06 - 2011.06

Service Advisor

Honda
2007.04 - 2007.05

Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology - Automobile Engineering

Anna University
2003.07 - 2007.05

Science, 12th Standard -

King's Matriculation Hr Sec School
2002.06 - 2003.05

10th - undefined

King's Matriculation Hr Sec School
Karneeswaran KumareshSr Manager - Customer & Service Support