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Customer Service Manager B2B & B2C
The manager will lead the end-to-end service operations across both business channels. The role reports directly to the Commercial Director and is accountable for delivering an outstanding customer experience, ensuring operational excellence in pre- and post-sales activities, and driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, and service KPIs.
Main Responsibilities
1. B2B Partner Service Management
- Lead and develop the team supporting national and international commercial partners.
- Oversee the full order-to-delivery cycle, including after-sales support, claims, returns, and communication with pharmacies, distributors, agents, and key accounts.
- Act as the operational counterpart to the Sales organization for strategic customers.
- Ensure seamless coordination between Customer Service, Sales Operations, and Logistics.
- Track and analyze B2B KPIs (order accuracy, response times, service level, partner satisfaction).
- Maintain and evolve process documentation and initiate optimization plans.
2. B2C Customer Care (E-commerce & Loyalty)
- Manage the B2C service team across all channels (email, ticketing, chat, phone, social).
- Handle all customer requests related to orders, deliveries, payments, returns, refunds, loyalty programs, and UX issues.
- Monitor B2C metrics (SLA, CSAT, FCR, churn, retention) and implement improvement actions.
- Collaborate with E-commerce, Marketing, and UX to identify recurring issues and propose solutions.
- Establish service guidelines and workflows to reduce workload and accelerate resolution times.
- Ensure service readiness during product launches, campaigns, and peak periods.
- Support commercial initiatives through cross-selling and up-selling opportunities.
3. People Leadership
- Manage and motivate teams across multiple locations.
- Plan shifts, priorities, service standards, and training programs.
- Develop capabilities and oversee performance evaluations for team members.
4. Process Optimization, KPIs & Reporting
- Continuously monitor operational performance for both B2B and B2C channels.
- Define and track qualitative and quantitative KPIs.
- Lead initiatives to enhance systems (CRM, ERP, ticketing) and streamline workflows.
- Prepare management reports and insights supporting business decisions and service evolution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Sales & Key Account Management – partner support and commercial alignment.
- Logistics – order fulfillment, returns, delivery performance.
- E-commerce – checkout, payments, order flow.
- Marketing & Loyalty – customer insights, campaigns, retention programs.
- IT / UX – digital issues, bugs, customer journey optimization.
- Finance – payment checks, refunds.
Candidate Profile
- University degree in Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
- 10+ years of experience in customer service roles, including leadership responsibility.
- Proven background in FMCG environments.
- Strong command of English; a second European language is a plus.
- Solid hands‑on experience with CRM and ERP platforms (Salesforce and SAP preferred).
- Knowledge of omnichannel customer care and e-commerce support processes.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage complexity.
- Customer‑centric leadership style, proactive mindset, high ownership, and resilience.
Success Indicators
- Shorter response times and higher CSAT (B2B & B2C).
- Improved order quality and post‑sales handling.
- More efficient workflows across customer service, logistics, sales, and e‑commerce.
- Increased customer retention and lifetime value.
- Higher productivity and reduced operational effort across teams.
- Ability to implement scalable processes, tools, and best practices.
Position Details
- Role level : Manager / “Quadro” with team leadership.
- Scope : B2B + B2C service, multi‑site organization FMCG.
- Location : Milan HQ, hybrid work model (1–2 days / week remote).
- Compensation : €70–80K RAL + MBO bonus.