Customer Service Manager job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job, so jobseekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Customer Service Manager job summary
Our start-up shipping and courier service need to add a Customer Service Manager to our growing team. The successful candidate will focus on all aspects of customer satisfaction and care, as well as the supervision of our dedicated Customer Service Associates. We need a Customer Service Manager who can take charge of our customer service department and foster positive relationships with our clients. If you know how to find unique ways to deal with customer complaints or concerns, you’d be a perfect fit for this position. We offer excellent benefits, a competitive starting salary and paid leaves as well as opportunities for advancement.
Customer Service Manager responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Oversee our customer service team
- Manage and train Customer Associates
- Set reasonable customer satisfaction goals and work with the team to meet them on a consistent basis
- Interact with customers on a daily basis, responding to their questions and guiding them to the appropriate service
- On-board new employees and train them based on your expertise and skill set
- Create and implement an effective customer loyalty program
Customer Service Manager qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- 10+ years’ experience in customer service
- 5+ years’ supervisory experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred
- Extensive e-commerce background
- Ability to translate your skills to other employees through training and mentoring
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs