Customer Service Manager

Rentokil Initial plc; Canberra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rentokil Initial plc in Canberra is seeking an energetic Customer Service Manager to lead the customer-facing team and deliver a consistent WOW experience to clients. The role bridges internal service delivery and external stakeholders, ensuring world-class service while driving retention and sales opportunities.

Based in Canberra with visits to Cowra and Batemans Bay, the position requires 3+ years in a similar role, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work calmly under pressure and handle complex disputes.
• Proficient in multiple database systems and CRM software.
• Customer-centric mindset with a lead-by-example approach.
• Pass pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop the customer service team.
• Construct and deliver KPIs; manage performance processes.
• Analyze service data and branch stats to identify trends and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, and Sales to meet customer needs.
• Oversee feedback and escalations, following escalation procedures.
• Lead and manage internal sales functions to drive growth and KPI achievement.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and adoption of new tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Technical literacy

Customer-centric mindset

Compliance awareness

Tools

CRM software

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

At Rentokil Initial, we are proud to be the global expert in pest, hygiene, and indoor plant care. We operate three market-leading brands: Rentokil Pest Control, Initial Hygiene, and Ambius Indoor Plants.

What sets us apart is our people. We are a friendly and supportive team driven by a passion to Protect People, Enhance Lives, and Preserve our Planet. From multinational corporations to local restaurants and family homes, over two million customers rely on us to get the job done quickly and effectively.

The Role

We are looking for an energetic, results-driven Customer Service Manager to lead our customer-facing team. In this role, you won't just be managing tasks; you will be empowering your team to deliver a consistent "WOW" experience to every client.

You will act as a bridge between our internal service delivery teams and our external stakeholders, ensuring that our customer service levels remain world-class while driving growth through retention and sales opportunities.

This role will be based in our Canberra branch but will involve visits to our offices in Cowra and Batemans Bay

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise, lead, and develop the customer service team
• Operational Excellence: Construct and deliver individual and team KPIs, ensuring the team's performance management processes are strictly followed.
• Data-Driven Strategy: Analyse customer service data and branch stats to identify trends, improve productivity, and maintain exceptional service levels.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure customer needs are met, and service efficiency is optimised. Proactively engage with internal stakeholders to monitor and ensure Service Delivery KPIs are achieved.
• Complaint Resolution: Oversee all customer feedback and escalations, ensuring "customer in jeopardy" procedures are followed to resolve issues with speed and professionalism.
• Growth Focus: Lead and manage the internal sales function to drive sales growth, activity levels, and conversion performance in line with KPIs.
• Continuous Improvement: Support and encourage a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging new tools and technologies to streamline workflows.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a similar services-based Customer Service Manager or Team Leader role.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanour and "stellar" phone etiquette.
• Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to work calmly under pressure and handle complex dispute resolutions.
• Technical Literacy: Proficient in multiple database systems, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and CRM software.
• Mindset: A customer-centric mindset with a "lead by example" approach. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Compliance: Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and background checks.

Rentokil Initial is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.