Andrzej Ilijew

Operations Manager II at Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht NV

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

About

Experienced Technical Operations Manager with 10+ years in the automotive industry, with a background in management, project management, and customer service innovation. Passionate about connecting people, processes, technology and Customer Satisfaction.

Experience

  • Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center Maastricht NV (11 yrs 2 mos)
    • Team Lead, Dedicated Services Desk (DSD) Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Leading a multinational team within the Connected Mobility Services division, supporting B2B clients and dealer networks in relation to Mercedes me digital services. Responsible for mentoring team members, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery. Led the operational setup of the Dedicated Services Desk (DSD), representing the division in an interdepartmental initiative to redefine the customer-facing business scope. Oversaw recruitment and onboarding, conducted training needs assessments, and aligned team capabilities with evolving B2B service requirements. Utilized a Kanban-based project management approach to track progress, coordinate contributors, and ensure timely delivery of each phase. Supported improvements to internal systems and processes, contributing insights to optimize workflows and documentation. Designed and implemented a work package to support the outsourcing of selected business functions, establishing a working group to compile knowledge articles, best practices, and process documentation. Coordinated closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and smooth execution across all project phases.

    • Technical Operations Manager, Connected Mobility Services
      Jul 2018 - Sep 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Connected Mobility Services by Daimler AG consists of brands such as Mercedes me, Mercedes PRO connect, fleetshare, smart ready to, smart EQ. Our main goal is to provide connectivity solutions for both private and business customers, connecting them with their vehicles and fleets. Leading and developing team of 20 + highly skilled Technical Specialists Project and Product partner for smart ready to, smart EQ control and fleetshare by smart Onboarding and Market Training - coordination and development Overseeing daily operations as well as planning and implementing changes Monitoring customer interactions and case documentation to assure high quality Internal recruitment, agent’s coaching and development Continuously looking for ways to improve the service offering Proven track of record of implementing a new business on operational level Awareness of cultural diversity Creating a positive work culture Ability to take decisions under pressure

    • Deputy Technical Operations Manager, Connected Mobility Services
      Feb 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Connected Mobility Services by Daimler AG consists of brands such as Mercedes me, Mercedes PRO connect, Connect Business, smart ready to, smart EQ. Our main goal is to provide connectivity solutions for both private and business customers, connecting them with their vehicles and fleets. Supporting the team in the management of their cases and activities. Daily distributions of items from the incoming queues. Assisting the team in their daily work, by providing product and process related knowledge. Performing QA checks in accordance to the established criteria. Overseeing the review, investigation and resolution of complex inquiries. Managing performance reports and dashboards to maintain and exceed the established SLA's Supporting the management in the implementation of operational projects Identifying process needs to support existing and new business initiatives.

  • Teleperformance Hellas (Athens, Greece)
    • Microsoft Sales Consultant
      Sep 2014 - Apr 2015 · 8 mos

      Advertising and selling software and hardware via phone and chat. Providing product and licensing information. Processing billing queries and issuing invoices. Managing subscription plans.

    • Microsoft Customer Care and Technical Support Agent
      Oct 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr

      Interacting with customers via phone, chat and email: Activating commercial and consumer products. Providing product information. Answering usability queries. Troubleshooting technical issues. Assisting in the account recovery process. Performing remote software installations/removals.

    • Skype Customer Care and Technical Support Agent
      Aug 2013 - Oct 2013 · 3 mos

      Providing product information and guidance. Processing billing queries, issuing refunds and dealing with fraud cases. Assisting in account recovery process. Troubleshooting and solving technical problems.

  • Marketing Internship at Allianz Global Assistance
    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013 · 3 mos

    Market Research. Web Audits. Invoicing and Data Entry. This work placement was a part of The International Sales and Marketing course.

  • International Sales and Marketing FETAC Level 6 course at Optimum Limited
    Mar 2013 - Aug 2013 · 6 mos

    Module 1 Communication Module 2 Sales and Marketing Management

  • Management Development FETAC Level 6 course at Harvest Resources
    Sep 2012 - Feb 2013 · 6 mos

    Modules: Business Development Consultative Sales Employment Law Financial Management Managing People Financial Management