Customer Service Manager

Location: Archerfield, QLD, 4108
Full-Time: Immediate start
Job Title: Customer Service Manager
Salary range: $76,515 - $78,000 depending on skill level and work experience + superannuation.
Job Closure date: 30 days

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Customer Service Manager to lead and elevate our client's customer service operations. This is a pivotal leadership role designed for a hands-on manager who thrives in a technical, trade-focused environment. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire customer journey, from initial inquiry to post-sales support, ensuring every interaction reinforces our client's reputation for excellence and expertise. You will lead a team dedicated to providing exceptional service to a knowledgeable B2B clientele, requiring a blend of people leadership, process improvement, and a deep understanding of customer needs in a technical industry.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development:
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of customer service specialists, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and technical knowledge sharing.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle for your team, including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and professional development plans.
• Provide daily direction, constructive feedback, and coaching to ensure your team is equipped to handle complex technical inquiries and provide accurate, expert advice.
Customer Service Strategy & Process Improvement:
• Develop, implement, and regularly review customer service policies, programs, and procedures to enhance the entire customer experience and ensure alignment with company goals.
• Analyse key performance metrics to drive operational efficiency within the customer service centre, implementing solutions to improve call handling times, first-contact resolution, and overall service quality.
• Liaise closely with the technical, sales, and warehouse teams to streamline workflows, resolve escalated issues, and ensure a seamless, unified response to customer expectations.
Technical Customer Relations & After-Sales Support:
• Plan and implement robust after-sales service initiatives to proactively follow up on customer satisfaction, ensure the performance of supplied parts, and gather vital feedback.
• Act as a key point of contact for escalated customer issues, utilising your problem-solving skills and technical understanding to achieve satisfactory resolutions and maintain strong relationships.
• Work collaboratively with service agents and internal organisational units to identify trends in customer feedback, modifying and improving service offerings to better serve the market.

Skills & Experience Required
• A minimum of 1+ years of experience in a customer service management or team leadership role, preferably within the automotive, trade, or a related technical industry.
• Proven Bachelor Degree or Equivalent.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing customer service procedures, SLAs, and performance metrics.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on coaching and mentorship.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with a trade-savvy clientele and liaise effectively with internal technical staff.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Solid administrative skills and proficiency with CRM systems and standard office software.

How To Apply:
If you are a strategic leader passionate about driving customer excellence in a technical field, we would love to hear from you. Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.