Customer Service Manager (Huntley, IL)

PALFINGER; Schaumburg (IL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth and learning

Inclusive work culture

Opportunity for travel

Descripción de la vacante

PALFINGER seeks a Customer Service Manager to lead the CSR team at our Huntley, Illinois distribution hub. You will oversee day-to-day operations and be the primary escalation point for customer concerns, driving improvements in processes, training, and service delivery.

You will coach the CSR team, coordinate with Global Service, Documentation, Data Management, and Shipping, and support a responsive, high-quality customer experience across channels.

Formación

• 5+ years in customer service and team leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of e-commerce operations, pricing, and logistics; SAP knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage and influence, with travel availability.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a 8–10 person CSR team via email, phone, and e-commerce.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer issues, including delivery dates and pricing concerns.
• Establish development goals and annual targets with ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Improve customer experience by coordinating processes across Global Service, Documentation, Data Management, Shared Service Centre, and Shipping.
• Implement process improvements, policy changes, and training to enhance department effectiveness.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Customer service excellence

E-commerce knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

Reach Beyond at PALFINGER as a Customer Service Manager leading the Customer Service Representative team at our Parts Distribution Hub in Huntley, Illinois. You will oversee day-to-day customer service operations while ensuring customers receive responsive support across email, phone, and e-commerce channels. This role serves as the primary escalation point for customer concerns and drives improvements to processes, policies, training, and the overall customer experience. You will also develop and coach the CSR team while partnering across functions to strengthen service delivery.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of an 8–10 person Customer Service Representative team supporting customers through email, phone, and e-commerce.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer issues, including delivery dates, complaint resolution, and pricing concerns.
• Establish development goals and annual targets while providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and employee development.
• Improve the customer experience by coordinating customer-facing processes across Global Service, Documentation, Data Management, Shared Service Centre, and Shipping.
• Implement process improvements, policy changes, and customer service training to enhance departmental effectiveness.

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in customer service and team leadership or management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of e-commerce operations, market pricing, and logistics planning, with SAP knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage and influence others, plus availability for occasional travel to corporate and sister sites.

What We Offer

• Salary range: $80,000–$100,000 + bonus eligble
• Competitive compensation and performance rewards
• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth
• An environment of Respect, Integrity, Openness, Inclusion, and Support

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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