Senior Vice President, Customer Success

Ashley Furniture Industries; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Vice President of Customer Success to lead the transformation of its global customer service organization. This executive role involves consolidating customer service teams across various divisions, implementing unified technology solutions, and enhancing customer experiences through strategic leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in customer service leadership, a strong understanding of relevant technologies, and a proven ability to drive organizational change. If you are passionate about customer success and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of customer service leadership experience required.
• Proven track record in leading organizational transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the consolidation of global customer service operations.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives for enhanced customer experience.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Change Management

Customer Service Technologies

Data Analytics

Project Management

Financial Acumen

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

CRM Systems

Order Management Systems

Contact Center Technologies

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Vice President of Customer Success will lead the strategic transformation and operational excellence of Ashley's global customer service organization. This executive role will spearhead the consolidation of customer service teams across retail, e-commerce, and international divisions while implementing unified technology solutions and standardized processes to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to consolidate multiple customer service operations into a unified, global organization
• Lead the selection and implementation of enterprise-wide customer service technology platforms
• Create and maintain standardized processes and KPIs across all customer touchpoints
• Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily operations of global customer service teams
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, quality standards, and customer satisfaction goals
• Develop and implement best practices for customer engagement across all channels
• Optimize resource allocation and workforce management strategies

Team Development & Culture

• Build and lead high-performing customer success teams across multiple locations
• Create a customer-centric culture that drives excellence in service delivery
• Develop training programs and career advancement opportunities
• Foster collaboration between customer service and other business units

Technology & Innovation

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of customer service technologies
• Ensure seamless integration of systems across all business units
• Drive automation and AI initiatives to improve efficiency
• Develop data analytics capabilities to enhance decision-making

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Business Administration or related field
• 15+ years of progressive customer service leadership experience
• Proven track record of leading large-scale organizational transformations
• Experience managing multi-location, global customer service operations

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of customer service technologies and platforms
• Experience with CRM and Order Management systems, contact center technologies, and digital service channels
• Data analytics and reporting expertise
• Project management and process improvement methodologies
• Exceptional strategic thinking and execution abilities
• Strong change management and transformation leadership skills
• Executive presence and ability to influence at all levels
• Excellence in cross-functional collaboration
• Financial acumen and budget management expertise

Travel Requirements

• 30-40% travel required domestically and internationally

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service
• Industries
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing