Rakesh Bhatia

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About Rakesh Bhatia

Accomplished and Top-flight Leader and Aftersales Service Operations Manager with over 2 decades of rich experience in the Automobile Industry. Offers an in-depth understanding of the sales and after sales cycle and remains focused on customer experience throughout all stages. Currently associated with General Motors India Pvt. Ltd, Ahmedabad as Zonal Area Manager VSSM, Warranty & After-sales Operations.Expertise in managing and overseeing service operations, including warranty management, after-sales operations, and customer relationship management. Proven ability to optimize processes, drive customer satisfaction, and achieve performance targets, Comprehensive experience in managing after sales support operations. Demonstrated skills in warranty control, warranty analysis and in developing Service/Warranty policy and timely claims settlement between company and distributors/retailers. Excellent customer focus and relationship management skills. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers, dealers, and stakeholders. Skilled in addressing customer concerns, resolving escalations, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Experienced in optimizing service processes, improving service delivery, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and protocols. Skilled in conducting audits and inspections to identify gaps and implement corrective actions. Proficient in monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to provide inputs for the development of strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, improve after-sales support, and drive business growth.Valued Mentor & Leader with expertise in building, and managing people and processes and developing motivated, high performing teams eager to take on challenges and working collaboratively to contribute to organizational vision.Exceptional communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Established credibility & rapport and maintained communications with stakeholders and Executives.