Manager - Retail Technology Hardware & Audio System Support
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area
Managed team designated to provide support for in-store technology-related hardware and audio systems including 3rd party field service/support engagement.• Manage comprehensive support for 3500+ Corporate and Franchisee-owned drive-ins' technology hardware, including, but not limited to POS-related equipment, Payment Devices, ‘POPS’ customer engagement units, and audio systems; serving as primary POC for Franchisees, Operators, and Sonic Sr. Management related to issue escalations• Provided leadership roll in RFP and subsequent pilot processes for identifying new Field Service Provider with national presence to reduce field service costs and create more efficient service model for Corporate and Franchisee-owned drive-ins.• Identify and facilitate alternate field service opportunities with vendors resulting in thousands of dollars in cost savings for affected drive-ins.• Work with Help Desk vendors to establish improved processes related to field service engagement and RMA processes.• Assist in vendor management activities with manufacturers and distributors.• Established new programs for support of non-POS equipment including ‘Sonic Radio’ and CCTV technology.• Reduced costs to Sonic Corporate related to equipment storage by establishing relationship with freight and warehousing vendor for consolidation purposes.• Partner with other business unit leaders, providing assistance on new store implementations, store conversions, and technology product roll-outs.