Interim Customer Success Manager

Ace Express Freight; Success; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dynamic Interim Customer Success Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional service. This role focuses on ensuring customer satisfaction and retention while fostering strong relationships with clients across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. The successful candidate will manage and guide the team, addressing challenges and driving continuous improvement. With a generous salary, attractive bonus structure, and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in a vibrant and supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and helps you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Benefits

Generous starting salary

Attractive bonus structure

Up to 23 days annual leave

Company Pension

Positive office environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing customer success teams and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Customer Success team to ensure high standards of service.
• Build strong client relationships and address their needs effectively.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Management

Sales Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Development Courses

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Interim Customer Success Manager (Maternity Leave Cover).

Reporting to: Head of Sales

Location: Blake’s Cross, Lusk, North County Dublin

The Role

The primary function of this full-time, office-based role is to provide managerial guidance and support for the Customer Success Team & act as a point of contact for Senior Management regarding delivering total customer satisfaction through all communication channels.

This temporary role is an opportunity for a pro-active individual who is dedicated to career progression within Ace Express, to showcase their strengths and ability to manage under pressure. The focus of this role will be to manage the Customer Success team to achieve & deliver a high standard of professional service plus continuous improvement, throughout the departments.

The Interim Customer Success Manager will manage and guide the team to:

• Ensure the satisfaction and retention of our valued customers.
• Serve as the main point of contact to the team, supporting their needs internally, and guiding them through any challenges.
• Build strong customer relationships, understand their needs, and provide solutions to ensure their success with our services.
• Utilize excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset to foster excellent relations with other departments and adopt a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Focus on hunting, retaining, and developing new customers in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of the Customer Success team while assisting the wider Sales team with daily requests and enquiries including meetings, scheduling, and administrative duties.
• Build and maintain strong, durable relationships with clients through regular communication and engagement.
• Understand your customer’s individual needs and challenges to effectively address any issues of concern.
• Act as the primary point for escalations within the team, with the aim of resolving.
• Manage smooth onboarding processes for new and existing customers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of our services, capabilities, and knowledge of the online web portal.
• Provide information and training on Ace Express Freight systems to enhance the team’s knowledge across all our services.
• Be alert to any opportunities, ensure they are recorded and managed effectively, and encourage and guide the team to upsell additional company services to clients.
• Collaborate pro-actively with internal teams such as Operations, Finance, Air, Ocean, Planning & Solutions departments, to resolve any client issues in a timely manner.
• Oversee the team as the main client ‘owners’ and prepare to see any proposed solution through to its successful conclusion.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track client and team success and identify areas for improvement, both internal and external.
• Consolidate regular reports from the team detailing client feedback, usage patterns, and overall satisfaction levels.
• Assist with training of the team to help them to serve as a strong anchor for clients within the organization, ensuring their needs are effectively communicated and addressed.
• Gather and merge client feedback and insights from the team to inform service improvements and inform the appropriate colleague(s) and ensure the correct use of quality and issues log.
• Manage quarterly business meetings diary, as defined by customer category and requirements.
• Ensure customer retention and growth across the team.
• Assist with the creation of SOPs with the guidance and input of the wider team and maintain SOPs.

Additional Information

• This position requires a full, clean driving license as travel to client sites and/or industry events is expected, on occasion.
• Flexible working hours may be necessary to accommodate clients.
• Opportunities for professional development and further advancement within the organization are available for high-performing individuals.

What We Offer

• Generous starting salary on offer.
• Attractive bonus structure.
• Up to 23 days annual leave (once relevant criteria met).
• Company Pension.
• Positive office environment with a vibrant atmosphere.

So, if you are ready to take on an exciting new role that will help you achieve both your personal and professional goals in 2025, please get in touch with today!

To apply, please send a copy of your updated CV to [e-mail]; Please insert job title in the subject line.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.

Ace Express Freight is an Equal Opportunities Employer.