Customer Support Operations Manager

AFM - Association Française du Marketing; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beauty industry is seeking a Customer Support Manager for its UK and Ireland division. This mid-senior level position involves managing a team, ensuring high-quality customer service, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a business-related degree and experience in team management and CRM systems. Join a company recognized for its ethical practices and commitment to quality.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible work environment

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of 10 people.
• Proficient in CRM systems like Salesforce.
• Strong analytical skills to optimize processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the customer support department.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Monitor key performance indicators for customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Service Excellence

Process Improvement

Education

Business or Sales related Degree

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

CRM Systems

Job description

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Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

Purpose of the position

The Customer Support Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operations of the customer support department for the UK and Ireland Salon Professional Division. This role ensures efficient and high quality customer service across all channels whilst driving continuous process improvements and operational excellence.

Position Profile

• Manage and coach a team of customer support and telesales representatives, providing guidance, training and feedback to enhance their skills and performance.
• Oversee the maintenance and updating of customer support knowledge bases, scripts, and training materials
• Plan and Manage staffing levels, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure adequate coverage across all customer support channels (30%)
• Analyze operational data, trends and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimize processes.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, policies, and best practices to streamline customer support process and ensure consistency
• Prepare and present operational reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management
• Monitor key performance indicators such as response times, resolution rates, customer satisfaction scores, and adherence to service level agreements (20%)
• Manage the implementation and effective utilization of customer support tools, technologies, and systems (e.g. CRM, Webshop, Helpdesk Software) (20%)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Commercial, Regional, Sales, Education, Accounts Payable and Receivable) to address root causes of customer issues and enhance the overall customer experience
• Handle escalated customer complaints and complex issues, providing guidance and resolution to ensure customer satisfaction (10%)
• Working in collaboration with the sales support team to ensure retros, customer support and rebates and processed, tracked and paid on time
• Produce call lists at the start of each month and verify results at the end of each month. Re-allocate sales work when ASM/TSE’s are absent. (20%)
  
  

Education

• Business or Sales related Degree
  
  

Professional Knowledge

• Experience in Managing a team of 10 people
  
  

Other Role Specifications

• Experience with SAP
• Proficient in MS
• Experience in Salesforce or equivalent CRM systems
  
  

Next stepsWe will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and conduct first round interviews virtually.

We look forward to hearing from you.

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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