Job Description
Customer Services Manager
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £60k basic plus, pension, 25 holidays, Life cover x3, Pension 6.75%Hols 23 days, Medical Cashback Plan
About the Role:
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Customer Service Manager to join our team based in Liverpool. This role will see you leading a dedicated customer service team in delivering exceptional service to defence and military customers. You will manage and support a team of six, some of whom work remotely, ensuring that customers receive prompt, professional, and effective assistance across a variety of service touchpoints. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, driving service excellence, and maintaining strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external military clients. You will also play a key role in refining processes and ensuring that the team is equipped to handle the unique challenges of supporting the defence sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, motivate, and manage a team of 6 customer service representatives, ensuring high standards of customer care are maintained at all times.
* Provide guidance and support to both in-office and remote team members.
* Develop and implement strategies to improve customer satisfaction, streamline processes, and drive efficiency.
* Manage escalations and resolve complex customer service issues in a timely and professional manner.
* Managing the team with export documentation and contract support
* Ensure all service requests, enquiries, and returns are handled in compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.
* Maintain strong working relationships with military and defence customers, ensuring their specific needs and requirements are met.
* Liaise with internal teams such as sales, logistics, and finance to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled.
* Oversee the preparation of export documentation, delivery schedules, and related service reports.
* Support the development and training of the customer service team to enhance their skills and capabilities.
* Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
* Previous experience in a Customer Service Management role, ideally within a technical, defence, or military-related environment or from a general manufacturing background.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing a mixed in-office and remote team.
* Experience with SAP is advantageous, though not essential.
* Familiarity with export documentation and military compliance processes would be beneficial, but not required.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
* A proactive and solutions-driven mindset, with a keen eye for process improvement.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work with a diverse, collaborative team in the defence sector.
* Professional development opportunities.
* A dynamic and supportive working environment.
If you are passionate about customer service and thrive in an environment where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help us deliver outstanding service to our valued defence and military customers.