Client Services Operations Manager - Luxury interiors Brand - Leicester

MODE SEARCH Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mode Search Ltd. is partnering with a renowned British luxury design and manufacturing brand to recruit a Client Services Manager. This newly created role sits in Leicester and London, reporting to the UK & Export Sales Director, leading sales operations and client service initiatives across offices.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration between sales, manufacturing, logistics and client development, deliver KPIs, and coach high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience with coaching and managing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for complex client issues.
• Highly organized with excellent presentation and PM skills.
• Commercially minded with data-driven decision making.
• SAP Business One and Power BI experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global Sales Operations team.
• Coordinate between sales, manufacturing, logistics and client development.
• Oversee the sales process from onboarding to post-production support.
• Drive standardised processes across product categories and territories.
• Deliver insights, KPIs and reporting to leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP Business One

Power BI

Job description

Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a renowned British luxury design and manufacturing brand to recruit a Client Services Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship, bespoke solutions, and prestigious international client base.

As a newly created role, this position offers the chance to make a genuine impact by shaping the client services and sales operations function during an exciting period of growth. Reporting directly to the UK & Export Sales Director, you will lead and develop teams across the Leicester and London offices, driving operational excellence, enhancing the customer experience, and ensuring seamless collaboration across sales, manufacturing, logistics, and client development.

If you are a commercially minded leader with a passion for delivering exceptional client service, improving processes, and developing high-performing teams, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected business where your expertise will directly influence its continued success.

This role is based 5 days in the office allowing close collaboration with all departments.

The Role

• Lead and manage the global Sales Operations team, providing coaching, structure and support
• Act as the key link between sales, manufacturing, logistics, and client development to ensure seamless operations
• Oversee all stages of the sales process, from onboarding and quoting to in-production support and issue resolution
• Drive operational excellence by standardising processes across product categories and sales territories
• Monitor and enhance client satisfaction through consistent communication and intelligent customer service
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement commercial strategies
• Deliver insights, KPIs, and reporting to the wider team and leadership to drive informed decision-making
• Guide and support team members to exceed performance targets and foster a values-led, collaborative environment
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging client feedback and internal knowledge-sharing
• Actively contribute to high-profile projects, including luxury hospitality installations and bespoke commercial work

Requirements

• Experience withing a similar Customer Service role.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach and manage high-performing teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to resolve complex client issues effectively
• Highly organised with excellent presentation and project management capabilities
• Commercially minded and confident working with data to deliver insights and improvements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP Business One and/or Power BI is advantageous
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative office setting with a hands-on approach
• Additional languages would be an asset

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.