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Summary
The Vice President of Services and Aftermarket will be responsible for driving the America’s service strategy, performance, and profitability of Thermo King America’s aftermarket and services business. This role owns the end-to-end service lifecycle including dealer service networks, parts and service revenue growth, customer experience, service operations and sales, digital service solutions, product management, and technician capability development.
The VP of Services will scale a world-class, customer-centric service organization that delivers uptime, reliability, and lifecycle value to customers across transport refrigeration, fleet, and cold chain solutions—while accelerating recurring revenue, margin expansion, and brand loyalty.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. On Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires
Responsibilities
Strategy & Growth
Define and execute the Americas services strategy aligned to Thermo King’s growth, digital, and sustainability prioritiesDrive profitable growth across service, parts, contracts, connected services, and lifecycle solutionsExpand recurring revenue streams (service agreements, subscriptions, uptime programs, predictive maintenance)Develop and lead pricing, packaging, and go-to-market strategies for service offeringsIdentify and execute new service business models and partnershipsDealer & Service Network Leadership
Lead and optimize Thermo King America’s dealer and service network performanceSet standards for service quality, customer experience, and operational excellenceDrive capability building across dealers: technician training, certification, tooling, and digital adoptionEstablish consistent KPIs, governance, and performance management across regionsStrengthen dealer engagement, profitability, and loyaltyCustomer Experience & Uptime
Own the end-to-end service customer experience and NPS/CSAT performanceBuild industry-leading uptime, reliability, and response capabilitiesPartner with Sales, Product, and Engineering to ensure serviceability, reliability, and lifecycle cost optimizationLead escalation management and enterprise-level customer relationships when neededOperations & Execution
Oversee Americas service operations, field support, technical support, warranty, and service programsDrive productivity, cost discipline, and margin expansion across service deliveryImplement standard work, lean processes, and continuous improvement across regionsLead digital transformation of service operations (connected services, diagnostics, scheduling, mobile tools, analytics)Financial Ownership
Full P&L ownership (or major P&L influence) for the services businessOwn revenue, margin, operating expense, and working capital performance for servicesBuild multi-year growth plans and operating plans for the services portfolioDrive ROI-based investment decisions in tools, talent, and digital platformsLeadership & Talent
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing America’s services leadership teamCreate a strong performance culture focused on accountability, customer impact, and resultsEnsure strong succession planning and leadership pipeline across service functionsChampion safety, compliance, and ethical business practices across the service organizationQualifications15+ years of progressive leadership experience in services, aftermarket, operations, or industrial B2B environmentsProven executive leadership in a dealer-based or distributed service network modelStrong track record of driving service revenue growth, margin expansion, and recurring revenue modelsExperience leading P&L, multi-region teams, and complex transformationsDeep understanding of field service, parts, warranty, and lifecycle services businessesDigital/connected services experience strongly preferredBachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferredCore CompetenciesEnterprise service strategy & business model innovationDealer/channel management and performance transformationCustomer experience and uptime-driven service modelsOperational excellence and lean executionFinancial acumen and P&L leadershipChange leadership and organizational transformation
Executive presence and cross-functional influence
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $260,000- $320,000. Total compensation for this role will include an incentive plan.
Disclaimer: This base pay range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, and the geographic location where the work is performed.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.