Manager, Client Support

FORTNA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics solutions company in Johannesburg is seeking a Client Support Manager to provide leadership to the Client Support Team. This role involves maintaining strong client relationships, monitoring client systems, and guiding team members to achieve efficient case resolutions. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and experience in customer service. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience in handling client cases.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to motivate and maintain high team engagement.
• Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Providing guidance to Client Support team.
• Maintaining organization within the Client Support department.
• Participating in potential new hire interviews.
• Managing staffing requirements.
• Traveling to client sites when required.

Skills

Customer Service

Client Expectations

Issue Resolution

Account Management

Client Relationships

Service Delivery

Procedures

Tools

MS Office

VPN Clients

Job description

FORTNA partners with the worlds leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives we design and deliver solutions powered by intelligent software to optimize fast accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy distribution center operational design and implementation material handling automated equipment robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

FORTNA believes in fostering a workplace that isn’t just a job but a movement, a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. Join the Movement encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than Team. Our Approach.

This position will be responsible for providing leadership to Client Support Team Leads and Specialists building and maintaining strong relationships with Fortna clients, active monitoring of client systems and follow through of case resolution.

Responsibilities

Management

• Providing guidance to all associates within the department so they have the tools to do their jobs most effectively.
• Maintaining organization within the Client Support department to ensure the department runs most efficiently and inbound call queue and email queue. Monitoring staff for optimal ASA.
• Keeping Client Support associates informed of information handed down from senior management.
• Ensuring that proper daily staffing is maintained regarding time-off and volume needs.
• Holding weekly meetings with the Client Support team to go over cases and other topics needed to be discussed.
• Participating with potential new hire interviews.
• Coordinating internal project work with team and Manager of Client Support Services.
• Managing client education through training webinars.
• Maintaining a responsible financial structure of the Client Support team and expenditures.
• Managing staffing requirements and planned development based on future new and existing client growth.
• Strengthening relationships between departments.

Team Leadership

• Helping during critical client issues in keeping multiple departments engaged so a most efficient resolution can be obtained.
• Providing guidance to Team Leads and Client Support Specialists with new and existing cases to help bring them to an efficient resolution.
• Holding training sessions with associates to help them better understand existing and new technologies.
• Developing new processes as needed to keep Client Support ahead of the technology curve.
• Managing the transition from delivery to support with new and existing client projects.

Client Relationship

• Traveling to client sites when a Fortna Client Support presence is required.
• Keeping Client relationships in the forefront maintaining contact with key client stakeholders.
• Reviewing year-end review report with clients to provide leadership on areas needing improvement and also commend on successes made.
• Providing clients with month end reviews of their cases for each month.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in handling client cases
• Detailed knowledge of the entire case process
• Proficiency with generating reading and understanding reports.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to motivate and maintain a high level of team member engagement.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Proficient with all Fortna related applications (MS office vpn clients etc.).
• Have the ability to follow direction accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and react appropriately.
• Detail oriented.

WORKING CONDITIONS : When duties are performed in a typical office environment extended periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen will be required. Also required is the ability to talk and hear in person and by telephone; use of hands to handle feel or operate standard office equipment; and ability to reach with hands and arms. Associates are frequently required to walk and stand. The noise level in this work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Travel & Physical Requirements: When travelling to Client sites essential requirements of this position may require physical presence in various environments and locations. Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing, bending, stooping and/or working in cramped quarters. Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet to moderate to excessive. Safety shoes or boots may be required in certain situations. Additional safety clothing including gloves, hardhats and devices to protect eyes, mouth or hearing will be worn as necessary.

This position description should not be considered all-inclusive.

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Customer Service,Client Expectations,Client Requirements,Client Support,Action Plans,Issue Resolution,Account Management,Client Relationships,Service Delivery,Client Service,Client Satisfaction,Client Management,Procedures,Service Level Agreements,New Clients

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1