Customer Operations Account Manager

Uniting Holding; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Customer Operations Account Manager in Southampton to manage key customer accounts and ensure seamless service delivery. The role involves coordinating with internal teams, monitoring order progress, and building trusting relationships with clients. Ideal candidates have a background in customer service coordination and strong communication skills, coupled with a detail-oriented approach to improve processes and ensure customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Salary negotiable

Tyre purchase scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or service delivery roles.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Comfortable using systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end order process for key accounts.
• Coordinate communication across internal teams.
• Send weekly service reports to clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery.

Skills

Customer service coordination

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

Role Summary

The Customer Operations Account Manager plays a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end operational process for key customer accounts - from port arrivals and processing orders, through to vehicle deliveries and aftercare. Based in our Southampton office, you will embed yourself within your accounts to fully understand their needs and ensure seamless service delivery at every stage.

Acting as the main point of contact between clients and internal teams, you will manage daily workflows, resolve service issues, and proactively identify opportunities to improve performance. You’ll stay close to the detail, track KPIs, and ensure all activity meets agreed service levels.

Beyond problem-solving, you’ll build trusted relationships with customers by understanding their operational priorities and translating them into actionable improvements. Internally, you’ll coordinate across departments to remove blockers, address issues, and drive continuous service enhancements.

This is not a sales role. It suits someone who is detail-oriented, confident engaging with clients at all levels, and motivated to deliver excellent customer outcomes through proactive, hands-on account management across the full service lifecycle.

Pay and Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
• Tyre purchase scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned key accounts, acting as the primary point of contact for all day-to-day service activities.
• Manage the end-to-end order process — from port of arrival, through portside services (PDIs, inspections, repairs, conversions), to final delivery — ensuring all activity flows through the NVD supply chain accurately and on time, in line with agreed service levels.
• Act as the centre point of communication, coordinating across Sales, Operations, Transport, and Finance teams to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment.
• Monitor customer activity and order progress, proactively identifying delays or issues and taking appropriate action to resolve or elevate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information using CRM and ERP platforms, ensuring full visibility across all stakeholders.
• Send weekly service reports to clients, summarising performance, issues, and completed actions.
• Host weekly account meetings with key customers to review service delivery, plan upcoming activity, and address any concerns.
• Support the wider CX team with account updates, workflow optimisation, and service reporting.
• Continuously identify and act on opportunities to improve service delivery, communication flow, and process efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in customer service coordination, logistics, or service delivery roles
• Strong communication skills – confident liaising with both internal teams and external customers
• Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and keep calm during busy periods
• Comfortable with systems and technology – experience using CRM (e.g. Salesforce), ERP platforms, Excel
• A problem-solver with attention to detail and a passion for process improvement
• Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to providing exceptional service

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.