Aftermarket Growth & Customer Experience Business Unit Director

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Chance Rides, LLC creates joy and lasting memories through motion by

manufacturing a diverse line of trains, carousels, people movers, thrill

rides, roller coasters and observations wheels. With over 65 years of

legacy and talent, our skilled workforce and dedicated leadership serve

customers that include theme parks, family entertainment centers, zoos,

aquariums, and stand-alone attraction venues across the globe. As an

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) based company, we practice truth,

team, heart, drive, and joy to create these amazing experiences.

**Aftermarket Growth & Customer Experience Business Unit Director**

General Purpose

Reporting to the CEO & President, the Aftermarket Growth & Customer

Experience Business Unit Director will lead and own the P&L and

day-to-day operations of a consolidated customer service organization.

The role oversees direct reports responsible for field service

operations, parts sales, and customer support across the business.

Functioning as an entrepreneurial business unit within Chance Rides,

this Wichita, KS based role offers significant opportunity to drive

value for both customers and the team. This directors role will be

accountable for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction while

ensuring strong financial performance, operational excellence, and

sustained revenue growth across the aftermarket organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibilities include sales, pricing, volume, gross
  
  

margin, cash flow, operations management, and inventory stock levels

• Demonstrate and instill in each team member a sense of direct
  
  

ownership and responsibility

• Analyze and develop an entrepreneurial business plan to grow parts,
  
  

service, and refurbishment revenue while also listening to customer

feedback concerns and recommendations

• Monitor and analyze financial performance, implementing strategies
  
  

to meet or exceed targets

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term plans to achieve
  
  

business goals

• Lead customer and field service to ensure timely and effective
  
  

parts, service, refurbishment, and installation support

• Build a positive, customer-focused team culture that aligns with the
  
  

companys mission

• Provide leadership, mentorship, succession planning, and
  
  

training/development to the current customer support team and

throughout the matrix organization

• Manage parts sales and ensure proper inventory levels to meet
  
  

customer demands while also meeting on-time-delivery requirements

• Support and lead key business strategies following the
  
  

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) business organizational model

• Collaborate with other departments to identify and capitalize on
  
  

growth opportunities

• Maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their
  
  

satisfaction with products and services

• Identify industry trends and adjust strategies to stay competitive
• Travel as required for customer experience, installation, and
  
  

support (less than 15% expected)

Preferred Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations Management,
  
  

Engineering, or related field; MBA or other relevant advanced degree

Preferred

• 10 years of experience in customer service management (B2B), field
  
  

service operations, or related roles, with at least 3 years in a

senior leadership role

• 3 years of direct P&L management experience
• Strong financial acumen, data analytics, and experience managing
  
  

nearly an 8-figure sized business unit

• Technical understanding of ASTM and its requirements
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively
• Exceptional communication, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizat onal and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with CRM, ERP, and service management software
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards in the amusement
  
  

industry, preferred

• Ability to adapt and manage dynamic and fast-paced work environments
• Comfort with implementing new systems including advanced data
  
  

analytics, trend analysis, AI utilization, AI integration and

resourcing building

Chance Rides Offers

• A fun, dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment where
  
  

employees are empowered to take ownership and drive company success

• Annual base salary of \$135,000 \$150,000 10% target bonus
  
  

eligibility

• Comprehensive benefits include medical/dental/vision
• Supplemental/ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual performance reviews
• Personal, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a

comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are

required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and

activities may change at any time wit