Customer Service Manager Darwen, England
Job description
What’s the role about?
As part of the Herbert Parkinson Management Team, you will be accountable for leading and managing the Customer Service Team to deliver an excellent standard of service to our Customer Contact Centres and branches. You will be responsible for all aspects of operational performance: achievement of SLA’s, reporting on data & performance management within the Customer Service Team, contributing to the overall achievement of business KPIs.
Please note that this is a fixed term contract until November 2023.
What will you be doing?
Manage the Customer Service Team effectively, ensuring strong performance output, response times are within SLA and of sufficient quality.
Develop insightful customer service metrics such as call volumes and waiting times
Support the development of strategic planning of customer service capabilities and cascade strategic plans, vision and associated activities.
Identify and drive through process improvements within the customer service function
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders within Contact Centres and branches.
Develop & support Partners and team performance through the active use of coaching and mentoring from yourself and other stakeholders
What you'll have
Relevant experience within a customer service environment
People management experience
Business-focused & results orientated
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
Flexible, adaptable and able work well under pressure in a dynamic manufacturing environment
What else could you bring?
5 years + experience working within a customer service environment
Recognised customer service qualification
Knowledge of CRM systems
Relevant experience in working in textile manufacturing
Application process:
The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").
Please note:
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.
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