General Manager of Customer Experience

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent port authority in Savannah is seeking a General Manager of Customer Experience to oversee operations at the Customer Experience Center. This role includes managing customer experience operations while implementing new technology solutions for automated services. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills along with a solid background in transportation and customer service. A college degree in business or transportation is required. The position offers an opportunity to promote a culture of safety and integrity within the organization.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years transportation experience is required.
• Customer Services management experience including call center technology is required.
• 3+ years customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Customer Experience Center.
• Manage customer experience operations and implement new technology.
• Collaborate with service delivery partners across the organization.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Motivational skills

Education

Four year college degree in transportation, business, or related field

Tools

Navis Terminal Operations Application

IVR systems for customer care

Job description

General Manager of Customer Experience

Department(s): 5082 - Customer Experience

Location(s): Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the Chief Commercial Officer, the General Manager of Customer Experience oversees the operations of the Customer Experience Center. Duties will include managing the customer experience operation, implementing new technology to automate the customer experience, and providing feedback on results and recurring problems to GPA line management.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Job Duties

• Provides Customer Experience staff with training, development, coaching, and counseling while building a team environment.
• Conducts operational analysis, and trend analysis, and re-engineer workflow processes based on customer dynamics and inquiries. Partners with other GPA departments to achieve organizational standards and objectives.
• Collaborates with and provides appropriate data to service delivery partners across the organization.
• Applies expert knowledge to ocean, rail, and truck transportation policies and practices to insure professional and effective customer experience.
• Develops and implements standards, policies, and procedures to provide the highest quality customer experience via telephone, web, email, and other emerging technologies.
• Develops and implements new customer experience strategies for serving both internal and external customers via self-help technology solutions which will provide automated customer care alternatives.
• Monitors and measures customer satisfaction and quality of services metrics for GPA staff.
• Represents the customer experience center to key clients/customers to promote good relations between the customer experience team and its customers. This includes interaction with regulatory bodies, such as but not limited to USCBP and the U. S. Department of AG.
• Ensures that staff remains knowledgeable on changes in services, processes, and policies.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Must reflect a high-quality work culture essential to providing excellent service. Should also demonstrate leadership and motivational skills within the GPA and to their clients. The individual should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to mold the care process to provide timely and accurate results. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with GPA staff on all levels of administration as well as internal and external customers in order to create a result-driven, team-oriented environment.

Experience

• 4-6 years transportation experience Required
• Customer Services management experience including knowledge of call center technology and operations Required
• 3+ years customer service experience Required
• Experience with Navis Terminal Operations Application Preferred
• Experience with self-help technology for customer care a plus (Internet-based service and/or IVR) Required

Education

• Required Four year college degree in transportation, business, or related field
• Required Experience with ocean port operations including international container trade and break-bulk cargo

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required
• Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 2/18/2026