jakir Shaikh, Head of After-sales

jakir Shaikh

Head of After-sales

Electrolux Home Appliance General Trading LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Human resource management
Experience
17 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 1 Months

Head of After-sales at Electrolux Home Appliance General Trading LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2022 to March 2024

Project: Design, develop and implement after-sales service consumer experience journey. Critical Role - Team formation, ERP implementation, call centre, service centre, spare hub setup. Key Achievements: We achieved five Tons of monthly waste collection by successfully designing and implementing a circular economy model in the consumer experience journey, which brings an additional revenue stream to the service business.

• Planned and executed project deliverables while strictly adhering to the CSAT targets business requirements of 88% yet managed the quality of service by managing a 2% abandoned rate.
• Achieved a 66% net promotor score by designing end-to-end product delivery and installation processes, training, and implementation.
• Achieved 1.25% Warranty cost by Directing negotiations for service contracts and warranties as part of the after-sales process, securing favourable terms for the company and customers by demonstrating business writing skills without compromising the quality of service and consumer demand, which led to achieving 45% Net promotor score for after-sales services.
• Exhibited strong budget planning skills in managing and allocating funds for various after-sales services, ensuring optimal use of resources.
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• Led a focused team to achieve key business objectives through targeted Development Of employee initiatives.
• Strengthened relationships with suppliers via efective Vendor Negotiation, leading to improved terms that positively impacted the overall after-sales process.

Regional Technical Support and Training Manager at Electrolux Appliances Middle East DMCC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2018 to November 2022

Project: Designed, developed, and implemented service skill capabilities in the MENCA Distribution market to reduce overall warranty costs without compromising consumer satisfaction. Critical Role - Assess technical and soft skills, design and develop courses, and form the content development and delivery team. Key Achievements: Developed 18 Major service partners service capabilities in the MENA region for Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, and Frigidaire brands by ofering extensive technical training programs.

• Achieved the lowest Warranty cost, 0.28%, due to targeted training progress and timely technical support. Increased 28% Satisfaction in yearly surveys from service partners in the after-sales service category.
• Performed 18 Sessions of onsite field training to ensure the movement reached a significant market. I visited GCC and African countries to deliver face-to-face sessions to 120 senior techs.
• Developed and executed a comprehensive business strategy to streamline after sales service operations and boost overall performance. Successfully managed the application of continuous improvement principles to enhance the overall performance of the after-sales department.
• Designed and developed product quality Escalation management to priorities critical field cases.

Gulf Countries Service Manager at LG Electronics Middle East. Co., LTD
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2015 to February 2018

Project: Design, develop and implement a Call center and service center in Pakistan. Critical Role - Team formation, ERP implementation, call center, service center (Third party) setup.

Project: Design, develop and implement a Call center and service center in Georgia. (Armenia) Critical Role - Team formation, ERP implementation, call center, service center, spare hub setup.

Project: Designed, developed, and implemented GCC countries call center in Dubai, UAE. Critical Role - Team formation, ERP implementation, call center, service center, spare hub setup.
Key Achievements: Successfully implemented GCC, Georgia, and Pakistan countries call center involvement solution design, CRM implementation, hiring 30 members team and training them to achieve 66% CSAT In the first year.
• Overseas the service Operation management, Distributor relation, service quality, product quality, and technician support system to control warranty cost within 1.35%.
• Rewarded with the Year of Best Manager award by successfully Leading a Team, including two country managers (Pakistan and Georgia) and five direct reports. (overall team performance - Job rotation)
• Oversaw the business reviews to continually improve service processes, enhancing eficiency and productivity within the department. Implemented new strategies that significantly improved the financial performance of the after-sales services division, resulting in an annual growth rate of over 20% in Spare and accessories sales.
• Achieved Operational Excellence in after-sales services by standardising procedures and reducing response time by 15% to get products repaired.
• Exhibited strong leadership skills by mentoring and developing a high-performing after-sales service team that exceeded company targets
• Applied exceptional motivating techniques to foster a positive work environment and boost employee morale, driving significant improvement in overall after-sales service quality and improving Net promoter score from 40% to 52%
• Played a crucial role in Supporting the Management by providing insightful data analysis to inform decision-making about after-sales services
• Project management is used to design and develop processes and policies by cross functional alignment
• Archived a 7% reduction in returned product material by Implementing Return product, material authorisation process,

Regional Technical Training Manager at LG Electronics Middle East. Co., LTD
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2011 to December 2014

Key Achievements: Drive for results achieved 10K Service technicians skills capability visibilities by implementing technical core competency test methods Increase level 2 category technician by evaluating and ofering tailor-made technical training.

• Gather business requirements and business needs and design four layer-based tech and soft Skill assessment processes to evaluate training programs and professional development to facilitate meeting organisational goals and individual professional needs for people skills.
• Developed 28 new courses to fill the service teams tech and soft skills gap.
• Form a digital team with three new roles (content development, Curriculum design and subject matter experts) and cater to regular training needs with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Implemented a Digital training platform for a regular learning culture.
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• As part of senior management, implemented innovative after-sales service initiatives, Used my influential abilities to foster strong relationships with key clients, boosting repeat business by 30%.
• Maintained high credibility with a track record of exceptional management of after sales services. Strategically shaped the Organisational Culture of the after-sales services team to foster growth, innovation, and improved communication.
• Efectively coordinated with the Leadership Team to streamline after-sales processes, improving overall client satisfaction

Technical Trainer at LG Electronics Middle East. Co., LTD
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2010 to December 2011

Key Achievements: Developed master trainer concept in the distributor market to overcome training expenses challenges.

• Specialize in Home Entertainment product technical training to call centre agents and senior technicians to service brand customers.
• Support the Distributor in developing an expert service team that meets customer expectations.
• Managed the implementation of new customer service strategies, leveraging a solid communication ability to ensure a seamless transition and improved eficiency.
• Developed new protocols for after-sales services with urgency to meet increasing customer demands.
• Oversaw improving operational processes, enhancing the performance and profitability of after-sales services.
• Ensured accountabilities for all after-sales activities, including product returns, refunds, and service inquiries, improving operational eficiency.

Senior Technical Support Engineer at LG Electronics Middle East. Co., LTD
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2007 to November 2010

Project: Designed the Return Material Authorization process and policy to overcome Middle East and Africa market product return challenges. Critical Role - Process and policy development, implementation. Key Achievements: 28% Reduction in return in one year.

• Product Quality management, testing, IQC, and field support
• New Product Technical support Tools & Training, Service information update & sharing with the technician and call center agent
• Exhibited strong ability to priorities workload, resulting in timely resolution of customer issues in the after-sales services sector
• Implemented Safety and Environmental standards in after-sales service operations, significantly reducing workplace incidents.

Education

Master's degree, Human resource management
  • at MIT education, Pune, INDIA
  • December 2024

Master's Degree, Human Resources Management At MIT education, Pune, INDIA Location: Pune, India Completion Date: December 2014 Grade: 80 out of 100 MBA in Human resource management

Bachelor's degree, B sc in Electronics
  • at Lorenz University 2009
  • January 2024

Bachelor's Degree, Electronics engineering At Lorenz University 2009 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Completion Date: January 2009 Grade: 3.19 out of 4 B sc in Electronics

Higher diploma, Level 5
  • at CIPD
  • July 2020
Master's degree, Master of Business Administration
  • at MIT Pune (Assam downtown university)
  • August 2015
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Electronics Engineering
  • at Lorenz University
  • September 2009

Bayt Tests

Negotiations Skills Test
Score 82%

Specialties & Skills

Training
Team Management
Project Management
E learning
Training Plans
ELECTRONICS
MANAGEMENT
BOOST (C++ LIBRARIES)
PRODUCT QUALITY (QA/QC)
LEADERSHIP
SUPPLEMENTARY SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL TRAINING
OPERATIONS
Excellent Knowledge on LMS & Course Development tools.
Microsoft and Computer Skill
Excellent in Training management, Trainer and training productivity
Expert in Middle East and Africa consumer electronics
Expert in Team management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

in-store Promotion (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2009
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • learning new things
    Create Smart Training room facility. based on touch Screen solution, achieve global no. 1 smart training solution award in Korea. Develop Training management system. based on training needs and needs evaluation develop Training management system in Org, and using successfully in overall Middle east and Africa to get delivery training visibility for top management.